28 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1951
Page
1
At Panmunjon on December 27 the Korean truce talks stayed deadlocked with hours left before the 30 day demarcation line pact ends. Communists again refused to write a promise not to build up air strength, and a last minute extension was not disclosed. Negotiators planned to meet again tomorrow.
A chaotic dispatch from New York outlines Allied and American air actions over Korea and wider Asia. It reports U S forces engaging enemy aircraft, claiming damage on MiGs and losses within allied lines, with General Weyland commenting on air superiority efforts and ongoing bombing operations.
A 1930s Brisbane dispatch reports Western Queensland farms collapsing under drought. Freight costs rise as stock perish after prolonged dry spells. Farmers face broke budgets, with sheep and cattle losses tallying, while agricultural authorities push aid measures amid rising transportation costs.
Report describes eight yachts along the Seine showing steady progress amid a bustling scene near Hobart. The unreliable text hints at vessel measurements around 36 to 44 feet and mentions crews including names like Gaby and Marnie, with references to a event or trek underway and discussions among participants.
A fragmented report from Brisbane dated December notes ongoing tropical disease studies led by officials unnamed. The brief mentions fever, controls, and possible public health measures amid limited readable details.
A Berlin bureau report quotes critics from Germany and elsewhere accusing a prominent Romanian-born film star of bias and defending him amid fierce controversy. The piece notes a group including several 40 members rallying to support the actor against charges of impropriety.
An early Chicago dispatch notes extreme cold hampers transportation efforts across the United States. Officials struggle to keep systems running as subfreezing conditions persist, impacting daily commutes and city services.
Victoria defeats Queensland by 43 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after a tense day. Queensland all out 208 in their second innings, Victoria 240 leading by 32 at lunch. Iverson and captain Sam Loxton starred for Victoria as McCool bowled tightly to set up the win with disciplined fielding and key wickets.
The glider pilot Der 6 AAT 4 interfaced with a severe updraft, reaching 55 000 feet before crashing. Investigators found damaged oxygen equipment and ruled the accident violent. The body was recovered, cremated, and the ashes sent to Sweden via the Swedish Consul.
Story outlines Hopalong Cassidy as a fictional cowboy figure facing business troubles. It mentions sales ambitions for his company, figures rumored to be in the millions, and connections to entertainment entities and investors. The fragmented text references a national broadcasting context, donations, and revenue figures amid a chaotic, era-specific sensational tone.
A Belgium correspondent reports Pate Nebeu stating foreign rule in India would end, describing India’s demand for independence and a shifting imperial attitude. He cites anticipated changes in colonial governance, referencing American and Allied positions on decolonization and the price of commodities tied to imperial policies.
Nationalist extremists in Alexandria rioted protesting King Farouk adviser appointments. Thirty one students and police were injured as the Cairo Government declared a state of emergency in Alexandria and Cairo. Police used buckshot and tear gas to disperse crowds amid escalating tension with Britain.
Egyptian protests erupt in Cairo and Alexandria as students denounce palace influence in government. Demonstrations intensify with reports of injuries to students and police amid claims the Premier’s appointment bypassed cabinet discussions. News notes Fayid commandos may be involved and Brakinor forces prepared to counter youth agitation.
Washington debates the Marshall Plan and Allied aid as Congress weighs how and where to spend vast sums. President Truman seeks flexibility while Wherry and Byrd press for oversight amid disputes over river control refinery projects and European recovery efforts.
A Brisbane man died after a car crash on the Pacific Highway near Charlotta Bay, causing petrol to ignite. Firefighters fought the blaze at the scene and the man was transported to Royal Newcastle Hospital, where he succumbed this afternoon.
December 26 AAP The State Department said the United States offered to pay fines of 3000 dollars each imposed on four U S Air Force men by a Hungarian military court for crossing into Hungarian territory. The men were detained after entering Hungary from Bulgaria last month and were accused of violating Bulgarian territory.
Gracie Fields is reported to remarry 48 year old Abraham Bors Alberaine, a radio and electrical technician, with a ceremony planned at Capri Catholic Church. The couple reportedly met on Capri and the engagement marks her second marriage after previous husband Merl.
A fragmented wire from Brisbane reports Soviet and allied figures, with references to messages about leadership direction and containment policy. Mentions Truman, Kennan, and a parade in North Burleigh with regional threats cited.
Melbourne dispatch from Dac reports Squadron Leader Ceditle Thomas of Ausentower Briabaur awarded DFC for completing a century of jet missions. The record notes his leadership of 31 or 77 Squadron, long service in North Africa and France, and multiple missions with aircraft turning back due to icing. Thomas previously worked in a Brisbane insurance office before rising to command and earning the DFC.
Fierce clashes erupted between Zulu and Basuto tribes around Johannesburg during Christmas, with many Africans killed or injured as tensions rose after a township advisory board announced Zulu victory. Mortuary crowds grew as casualties mounted and police raided for weapons amid ongoing disturbances.
A fragmentary summary notes Dr Mossadegh pressuring Britain and the World Bank over oil purchases and Iran's expropriation stance. He disputes Allied price terms and hints at a nationalized oil policy, while negotiations in Tehran struggle to reach an accord acceptable to Washington and London.
In London on December 28 the commander in chief of the Mididie Eastland forces, Brigadier Bria Robertson, arrived from Fayic Brian Robertson. He will oversee collections and coordinate with the government.
Australia virtually wrapped up the Davis Cup as Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor defeated America's top pair Schroeder and Trabert 6-2 27 63 in a capacity 15,300 crowd. Schroeder struggled, and the showing casts doubt on America’s chances in tomorrow’s decisive match against Mervyn Rose.
The Australian team, led by captain Prant Shields, failed to convert a fault at crucial moments, ending the hoped return as the standout doubles pair could not secure victory. The two teammates, Miz and Rewsily, were noted for their strong play but could not overcome the decisive errors that plagued them.
A jumbled match narrative centers on Schroscer as the lone standout for NLP, with Aunties and Beina among rivals. The American pair faced early trouble, then rallied in doubles with McGregoy and Brogan linking serves while nerves and crowd pressure influenced the tense late sets in a hard-fought victory for the unspecified opponents.
In the Pacific Highway crash near Chemisbeie Creek a car broke from the road, rolled, and struck a tree, killing the driver and leaving others injured. Two Australians from Brisbane, Alfunsae Niklle and Pranas Sturdoves, both aged around 20 and 30, died while riding a motor cycle nearby. Police believe the accidents occurred within a short stretch of road, with reports noting dangerous conditions and multiple casualties.
An OCR fragment recounts a December battle with scattered details of enemy losses and a cited admiral. It mentions captured Amerrcson units, a death toll, and a chaotic battlefield scene with improvised weapons and improvised defenses. The text is garbled, but signals a wartime clash and casualty notes.
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