Truman poised to propose universal air power prep mobilization
Reuters reports President Truman may submit a comprehensive preparedness program to Congress stressing U S supremacy in air power. Plans under discussion include conscription revival, war powers over industry, lend-lease restoration, and a national emergency declaration. Observers note links to Western Europe defense and support for Britain France and the Low Countries.
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New York
Tureday
Truman
Congress
United States
Reuter
Washington
Sean
Rainavia
France
Roosevelt
New York “Times
Herald-Tribune
Briain
Low Countries
Western
Europe
Australian government sees war not imminent says Canberra
The Commonwealth Government states war on the European continent over Russian activity is not imminent. It believes only America is currently industrially equipped to wage an atomic war, with plans to counter Communist moves over the next 10 to 16 years. Britain may gain indirect benefits if the European situation improves as Belgium faces hard currency pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Commonwealth
America
Britain
J. B. Chifley
Europe
Belgium
Brighter Britain as Coal Exports Rise by 10 Million Tons
Britain plans to export an additional 10 million tons of coal this year, boosting stocks and production. The higher output supports exports and bankers’ coal shipments, with 2 million tons more available for non European markets, including Canada and Argentina, amid bilateral trade.
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London
United Kingdom
Britain
Europe
Canada
Argentine
Nurses in Munich Court Convicts Three Nurses in Euthanasia Case
A Munich de Nazification court sentenced three German nurses to five years in prison after they admitted helping to kill 332 men by mixing luminol doses into their food as part of Hitler's euthanasia program. The nurses claimed they believed their actions were mercy. They face additional civil criminal proceedings.
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London
Munich
Nia
Hitler
Weather summary and coastal outlook from day to day
This evening daylight times show sunset at 6 33 and sunrise at 6 17 for tomorrow. Local temperatures include yesterday 81 and 54. Capital readings list Adelaide 9.5, Melbourne 69, Sydney 69, Perth 95, Brisbane 81, Hobart 70. Isolated coastal showers expected in the lower south east with fine weather elsewhere. Winds from southwest to southeast with light to moderate seas offshore.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Perth railways posting losses in second half PH7
Perth reports the State railways lost £801,613 in the second six months of PH7, widening from £695,083 a year earlier in 1946.
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Perth
Death sentence for 41 Japanese in war crimes case
In Yokohama today the Eighth Army Commission sentenced 41 Japanese to death for the murder of three American naval airmen on an island near Okinawa in April 1945. Evidence noted beheadings and a third man tied to a stake used for bayonet practice. this marks the largest single death toll in Far East war crimes trials to date.
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Tokio
PAE
Eighth Army
Yokohama
Okinawa
Far East
UN Palestine Problem Report Warns of Likely Crisis
The Palestine Commission reports that information in Palestine is insecure, making implementation of the Assembly's partition plan impossible. It warns that post mandate Palestine may face administrative crises and widespread bloodshed, due to Arab resistance and the inability to form a Provisional Arab Government or preclude a Jewish Provisional Council. It calls for an international police force to manage the situation.
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Palestine
United Nations Security Councl
Assembly
Partition of the
Holy Land
Council of Government
Local notables visit Pirie and surrounding region
Dr T McCrbe bishop of Port Augu ste diocese visited Pirie this week and returned to Peterborough after conferring with Fr P Coffey administrator of the Toca Catholic parish. Air Force Association SA branch officials Hurley and Wallace to attend Pirie meeting. Kadina bank manager C Kitchin and wife to sail to England on barque Passet. Salvation Army Northern corps officers Inglis and Hocking return to Adelaide after Pirie Brig conference. B Teesdale Smith visit and address at Fathers of Servicemen’s Association sub-branch. W H Gilbert to run for Port Adelaide mayor despite three prior terms. Local hospital admits two patients to Pirie hospital surgical ward.
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T. McCrbe
Port ‘Auguste
Pirie
Peterborough
P. Coffey
Toca
Messrs
F. G. Hurley
R. A. V. Wallace
South Australian
Air Force Association
Mr. C. Kitchin
Kadina
National Bank of Australasia
England
Australia
Northern Corps of Salvation Army
Pirle
F. L. Inglis
J. W. Hocking
Adelaide
Pirie West
WC. Maloney
Little Alexander Street
No Red in Vital Post Prime Minister Assures
Canberra reports Prime Minister Chifley states no Communist or dangerous person will hold vital security posts. He says the Commonwealth Security Service monitors officials to prevent risk to national security. Also noted are a Pirie Court case involving Alfred Hillier over stolen wheat and a local aurora observation near Adelaide.
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Canberra
Australia
B. Chifley
Clement Att-ree
Commonwealth Security Service
Peaceful Arm Invades Pirie in Bloodless Invasion
On Monday afternoon intierned men and women began a peaceful invasion of Pirie. A small army arrived by car bus and train for a conference and a spiritual campaign led by Salvation Army officials. Open air meeting and film Barabbas followed by a salvation meeting. Visiting officers listed include Brig Ta lis Maj J W Hocking Adj Charles Lamotte and several captains and lieutenants from regional corps.
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Weuten
Pirie
Tk. K. L. Inglis
Salvation Army
Pirie Citadel
Adjt
K. Setterfield
J. W. Hocking
Charles Lamotte
Peterborough
Stan Kroenert
Kadina
Harry Chapman
Burra
Thomas Jacobs
Jamestown
Phyllis Osborne
Nancy Hull
Port Augusta
Twy Cats
Liewt
Beryl Quantock
Wallaroo
Kath Temby
Myrtle Maloney
Quorn
Tan Griffin
Wirrabara
William Angus
Moonta
Rocket Range Delayed by Material Shortage Admits PM
Canberra reports Prime Minister AL Uhiey acknowledging that material shortages slow the rocket range project in South Australia. Defence Council to review the issue next month along with the broader defence programme, as Minister J J Dedman addresses lagging concerns.
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Canberra
AL Uhiey
South Australia
Defence Council
Mnooth
J. J. Dedman
Defence
Nominations Open for Trotting Club Meetings Next Week and Easter
Hike Trotting and Racing Club reports strong nominations for two forthcoming meetings to be held Thursday night and Easter Monday afternoon. Acceptances close soon, with night Handicaps 250 scratch and 10 furlongs and 12 furlongs events featuring numerous horses including Love, Ethel Hanover, Dainty, Royal Speed, Graham John, Penzance, and Wandering Lady among many others.
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Hike Trotting and Racing Club
J. G Eskiuad
Clot
Miner Lad
Hilnpstead
Hanover
Dainty
Imiage
Wonder Girl
Lucky Call
Clan Derby
Edgar Louis
Betty
Echo
Aumber
Miss Judith
Betty's Love
Dainty Globe
Ethel Hanover
Graham John
Worthy Judith
van Bingen
Penzance
Lois Pyrmont
Rai Ser's Hope
Radiant Lots
Cousin Lu
Lucky Norma
Lucky Togo
Weena Lu
Totem
Radiant Betty
Lady Annette
Ser
Mircliff
Miss Westie
Flying
Miss
Golden’ Hair
Deidre
Stan's
Belle Minor
Stells
Dallas
Blue Minor
Brutus
Little Skip
Romalee
Linden Green
Marinds
Merle Again
van Joy
Vanro
Glamour George
Minor
Hampstead Hanover
Dainty’s
Miss Robina
Barbara Kay
Atlanker
Speedy Princess
Rivermsid
Pirie School Headmaster Dies After Tennis Evening
Mr Paul headmaster of Pirie School collapsed after finishing a tennis set on Monday. Police and Dr. O W Leitch attended. life declared extinct. He had a long career in education, including posts at Unley High and Riverton, and was active in Pirie Institute, Bowling Club and fishing. Coroner to receive report.
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Paul
O. W. Leitch
Adelaide
M. Byass
J. H. McDonald
Jamestown
Re ‘Otter
Pirie High School
Pal
Unley High School
Riverton
Berri Higher
Woodville
Pirie School
C. Mugford
Pirie Institute
Pirie Bowling Club
Fisherman's Bay
Pirie
F. C. Daws
World Figures for Australia visit hinted by Chifley
Prime Minister J B Chifley hinted that world figures would soon reach Australia. He did not name them but suggested an early visit by General Douglas MacArthur may be announced next week and the government has invited him back home from Japan to be thanked for his wartime service.
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Canberra
J. B. Chifley
Austral
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Ireland's National Day Ball Open Tonight As Masses Mark St Patrick
Irishmen and descendants worldwide join traditional St Patrick celebrations with morning Masses for local Catholics. A ball will be held at the town hall tonight but a full St Patrick's Day street procession and sports carnival are canceled due to rebuilding funds for St Mark's Church after last October's fire. The banner used for procession was destroyed in the blaze and the insurance lapsed.
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Patrick
Ireland
St. Mark’s
Midnight collision sequel at Pirie West court
In Pirie Police Court yesterday Ralph Speck pleaded guilty to riding a motorcycle without due care on Goode road Jan 15 and was fined £3 plus costs and a £1 witness fee after evidence by Hugh Lisle Michael who said his bike was struck, knocked unconscious, and left with an injured shoulder and head abrasions.
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Iug
Goode Road
Pirie West
Ralph Speck
D. L. Richards
S.d
Pirie
Hugh Lisle Michael
Federation Road
Clarence James Roberts
Three Chains Road
Railway Terrace
Solomontown
Thomas Alfred Errington
Pirie Street
D.C. Rabbich
W. V. Virgo
Dr Viner Smith elected new football chairman
Dr Viner Smith was unanimously chosen as chairman of Time Football Association succeeding W L Blight who stood down. The season opens May 1 with Proprietary and Port on the field for five rounds. A planned country championship in 1949 was supported, and meetings were arranged with Pirie Cycle Club, local bodies, and the South Australian National League.
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Time Football Association
G. Viner Smith
W. L. Blight
Proprietary
Port
National League
Blight
Jetter
Pirie Cycle Club
Messrs. W. Hine
H. L. Madigan
B. A. Parr
W. Munro
Ats
Bu'i
Vlalt
Messrs. Madigan
W. Pellman
Viner Smith
Messrs
Hine End
Munro
Pirie
AE. Berry
Inter
Ciutch
South Australia
Victoria
Adelaide Oval
M. M. B. Middleton
Hocking
F.S. Doddfering
F.A. Olsen
Quorn
Parr
Hine
H. W
Corpors Won
Memorial Oval
Hhe
Messrs. Hine
P. Mur
Solomontown Beach
Football Umpires Association
M. F. Armstrong
L.A. League
Adelaide
Ovak
New St Mark's Plans Expected Soon
Architectural plans for rebuilding St. Mark's Catholic Church are expected to be completed shortly. Fr. Cofty said Bishop Metain hoped to deliver them on his visit this week but minor details held up completion. Once finalised, authorities will apply for the building permit and portions of the existing wall may be reused in the new edifice with several improvements anticipated.
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St. Mark's
Cofty
Lire Catholic
T Metain
Port Augusta Wiveose
Thurel
Harvey Scores 79 In Perth
The Australia Test team and Western Australia drew after Australia declared 442 for seven. Harvey scored 79, with Miller top-scoring at 43 and Hamence 34 not out. Western Australia were 343 in their first innings and 62 for three in the second. Miller McCoo and Johnson claimed a wicket each.
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Perth
Western Australia
Australia
Harvey
Miller
Hamence
McCoo
Johnson
Pirie Girl Died From Natural Causes
Coroner Mr Dawe ruled an inquest unnecessary after medical reports showed the death of Elizabeth Betty Mouth Maula Viant 18 of The Terrace Pirie West occurred from natural causes. The death followed her return home Tuesday night and she died the following morning.
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Pervsuil
Elizabeth
Betty
Maula Vian
X. Viant
Pirie West
F . Dawe
Dawe
Meath
Bey
Vidut
Fined seven pounds for unlawful possession of ham
Pirie Police Court yesterday found Don Sulawaras, joint proprietor of Spars Lake, Alexander Street, guilty of unlawful possession on February 3 of ham reasonably suspected of being stolen or unlawfully obtained. A seven pound fine plus ten shillings costs was imposed, with Mr M P Callaghan appearing for the defendant who had denied the charge.
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Uy 4
Pirie
B. L. Richards
Don Sulawaras
Spars Lake Alexander Street
M.P. "Callaghan
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Trousseau
Hoopers
Port Pirie Furnishers
Norman Street
Port Pirie
S.M
Alfred Edward Hillier
Angle Street
S.J. Warren
Albert P. Goode
Australia — Wheat Board
Florence Street
Frederick Arthur Miller
Veal ‘Street
Det
W. T. Blyth
Hillier
Aurora Australis
Aurora
Heey
Northern Salvationists
Mr. C. Paul
Caanis
Baliway
House OF Hairdressers
Commercial Road
ST. Vincent Street
Port Adelaide
Alberton
Exeter
Henley Beach
MacArthur
Pire
Motor Cyclist
DR. Viner Smith
NEW Football
L. Proprietary
L. Solomontown
Imatches
Atunro
Ms Socialies Iiches
Paske Lions
St. Joln Ambulance Brigade
Pirie Girl
Ham
Malvern
Aes
Malvern Stary
Malvern Star
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