09 Sep 1946
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1946
Page
1
Washington reports President Truman has shelved plans for a third atomic bomb test as progress on the first two tests progresses. A White House statement says further tests are unnecessary given the information already obtained, while emphasis remains on maintaining military technological lead.
Fragmentary notes discuss atomic energy, safety studies, and prohibitions linked to water use. Mentions plans, costs, and public concerns alongside historical references to wartime events and bombings. The text is garbled but centers on energy policy and wartime memory.
The report details Mr Fadden sending a telegram to Mr Chifley arguing taxation cannot be used as proposed while debating Liberal Party policy. Mr Meninn responds by outlining two points: arbitration aiding service contributions and the weaker retaining full benefit of all offered cycles.
Washington, with details unclear due to OCR errors. The fragment mentions walking and a potential event or testimony involving named entities such as HANAN and Yukosievs, but specifics are obscured. The readable words suggest a political or investigative context with no clear outcome.
Reports from London state Group Captain Ronaldan piloting a Meteor set a new air speed record near 616 miles per hour during a test flight. Squadron Leader Waterson flew a similar aircraft and reportedly exceeded the previous mark. The attempts faced poor weather and rough air as storms altered conditions. Pilots plan to try again when temperatures rise and better flying weather returns.
The account tells of a Cape York to Cairns journey by Jeep in 42 hours. The trip began at Cape York and finished near Cairns with a noted use of a pulley system and improvised river crossing.
A Japanese transport strike was called off as seamen and subway workers planned to join a general action next week. MacArthur’s prohibition collapsed when authorities allowed participation, and Roadwaymen paused links while a resolution condemning the move was under review.
London reports swirl around an alleged engagement between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of Greece. Sources differ on timing with some saying a formal announcement is expected soon, while Buckingham Palace remains tight lipped on the romance.
A nightclub raid led to arrests after officers found whisky champagne beer and cocktails. Walter Was Laken was taken to Central Police Station charged with selling liquor without a license. About 400 police counted possible violations and 15 patrons faced charges after the Saturday night sweep.
Three girls were arrested after a street disturbance that left abrasions and required police intervention. Officers fought with several youths as a crowd of about eighty spectators watched. The incident occurred near Preston, with additional tensions reported at a police station later that day.
Fragmentary text describes tobacco commerce and new labor sources. Mentions retailers securing supplies and gradual improvements. The garbled wording references a counter share and future changes in distribution and pricing.
The report notes a transport union action removing a red element in Sydney. The text is garbled with multiple garbled phrases and names, making precise details unclear. Key terms include union, transport, red element, and Sydney, but exact actions, dates, and involved parties cannot be determined from the readable fragments.
An OCR fragment reports that 16 Allied war prisoners escaped in Victoria during a battalion affair. The text references German guards and a nighttime breakout with mention of a biblically themed event and a jubilee.
London correspondent reports a Javanese woman painter Ketrep Tuntel recounting brutal treatment by Japanese forces. She describes torture during interrogation, beatings, cigarette burns, and forced exposure, claiming three months of abuse aimed at eliciting a confession of espionage and implying lingering trauma.
Action to keep out Jewish terrorists is reported as a campaign line or proposal in Mootland Yard. The text presents a hostile target phrase tied to local political rhetoric and security measures without broader context or verified events. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
A damaged OCR reads that Watersiders refuse to work all day and Sunday, linked to NaWCASTLE. The text notes an order to work on Sunday, opposition by the workers and a Work-Goranttee body, with emphasis on food supplies and mid day meals, detailing disruption to usual shifts and Sunday duty.
Four people were injured in a Waterloo shooting and received medical attention yesterday. Doctors and emergency crews treated the victims as police investigated the scene near a local waterway. An officer reported one man shouting during the event before responders arrived.
Fragmented text suggests a chaotic report about violent explosions linked to Jewish groups amid refinery fires in London. The garbled lines reference refineries and possible terror or sabotage, but details are unclear, including names, dates, or definitive organizations.
Fragmented report describes Mikhailovitch alleged capture in a Serbo-Bortsian border cave near dawn March 18. Police, led by peasant informants, pursued suspects to a hideout, where four villagers and a bodyguard group supposedly aided Mikhailovitch before gunfire erupted. Archives bound for Italy referenced.
Report describes a long haul of 2000 sheep moved by rail across 850 miles from New South Wales to a region near Glamorgan and Wagge district. Text references or quotes indicate rural supply movement, with unclear details about exact origins and destinations due to damaged OCR.
A strike paralyses New York Harbor operations as union leaders threaten broader action. Officials indicate shipping and unloading halt, with reports of halted cargo, stalled food supplies, and government labor authorities weighing contingency measures. The walkout disrupts port activity across major piers, drawing attention from workers and merchants alike.
Fire near the Royal Queens area halts play as crews battle flames across 60 acres. Police and firefighters coordinate efforts while spectators are advised to stay clear of affected grounds and nearby club facilities.
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