Government to alter onus of proof in Communist Dissolution Bill
Canberra June 6 The Commonwealth Government will change the onus of proof in the Communist Party Dissolution Bill. If a declared person volunteers to testify in person they bear the proof. if not they must prove innocence under current terms. The government may repeal the measure when no longer needed and invites Opposition talks on the amendments.
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Commonwealth
Senate
R. G. Menzies
Labour to Consider Amendments
Labour to consider amendments in tonight session as party factions debate changes to the Gromuntet Party platform amid ongoing internal divisions.
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Labour
European Heat Wave Grips Europe and Britain
A sweeping spring heat wave hit Europe with high 70s to 80s readings across Britain and Western Europe. London saw a record 92 degrees, while Germany reported 92 in several cities and France faced a three day heat spell with Parisians flocking to cafes. Fatalities were reported in the Midlands and elsewhere as temperatures surged.
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Australia
Commonwealth
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London
Europe
Balur Sea
France
Abbewile
Paris
Moscow
Russa
Britain
Wiltshire
Leicester
United Press
Frankfurt
MacArthur orders purge of 24 Japanese Communist leaders
General MacArthur directed Japan to outlaw the Central Committee of the Japanese Communist Party and remove 24 members including Sanzo Nowa and Kyuichi Tokuda. He said the group hurled defiance at authorities and aimed to destabilize constitutional government, prompting a 24 hour purge by the Cabinet and potential police action.
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Macarthur Han
The
Japan Communist Party
Yosshida
Desmares
Central Committee
Japanese Communist Party
MacArthur
Central Committee of
Sanm Nowa
Kyuichi Tokuda
Commis Party
Japan
Secretary Acheson Warns Russia Endangers Free World
June 5 1949 Secretary of State D Acheson testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee urging 1 222300000 dollars for the second year of foreign military aid. He said Russian policies threaten all who seek freedom and cited prior Senate testimony. He noted meetings with European Foreign Ministers boosted confidence that free world resources support the West.
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Russia
House Foreign Affairs Committee
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USA
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Achason
Free World
West
United Front in South Africa in Cape Town
In June the South African Justice Minister Mr Cr Swart withdrew one anti communist bill from the House and denoted another as unlawful. The opposition had chaired that the first bill gave the Government power over political activity. Swart referred two bills to a select committee hoping consultation with the opposition would form a good front against Communism. He submitted the committee report and the amended Suppression of Communism Bill, and the bill was read for the first time.
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Cape Town
AAP
CR. Swart
U S Wool Stocks Hit Unprecedented Lows
New York June 5 Wool stocks in the United States have fallen to a record low for this period, with about 0 million clean pounds on hand. The five month supply compares with 1028 blocks at the prior year’s June peak, marking a sharp decline from 1948 levels and signaling tighter future availability.
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United States
Wool Associates
Rsport
Bandits Hold Up Night Club In Violent Gun Battle
Early this morning in New York City a running gun battle erupted between three armed bandits and police at a night club in the Valle in Little Casing area. One bandit was seriously wounded and the gang fired on patrols as they fled in a car that wrecked after police wounded the driver. Police exchanged fire with two other bandits who retreated into a theater district club. patrons hid as the pursuit continued and the gunmen were killed in the kitchen area.
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New York
Jane
Roemwich
Xoivex
Guna
Streta
Home
Purwase
Une Bar
Melbourne Murder Trial Delayed as Jury Fails to Reach Verdict
More than 300 people waited as jurors failed to decide on the murder case of John Bryan Kerr, a former radio announcer, at Albert Park Beach. Justice Barry adjourned court until 10 oclock tomorrow morning after four hours and five minutes in retirement without a verdict. Kerr faces retrial for the December 28 killing of Elizabeth Maureen Willian.
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Aelock
Porning John Bryan Kerr
Elzabeth Maureen Willian
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Sais
Justine Barry
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Kerr
Bank hold up case arouses Sydney court
In Sydney the Central Criminal Court heard William Mears and Darcy Dugan deny intent to murder Les Nalder during a January hold up at the Ultimo Commonwealth Bank. Detective J H Aldridge presented statements claiming Mears fired to frighten Nalder, who was wounded, while witnesses testified identifying the defendants. The hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
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William Grell Sears
Ulsimo
Commonwealth Bank
J. H. Aldridge
Central Criminal Court Today
Alandae Aleged Thet
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Alamuve
Eben Staasa
Dack
Ultimo Bank
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Bill
Dugan
Mears
British freighter Cheung Hing shelled near Amoy
The British merchant ship Cheung Hing limped into Hong Kong with damaged steering gear and hull after shelling by a nationalist warship outside Amoy. Eight Chinese passengers died and eight were wounded, with two Chinese crew hurt. Captain James G. Skinner reported the attack occurred just outside Chinese territorial waters.
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A.ap.reuter
Cheung Hing
Amoy
James G. Skinner
Sussex
England
Sydney
Collision and shelling near Whitesand Bay reported
Captain Skinner described an attack at about 430 am involving a 1.5 inch shell and a damaged steering gear on the Cheung Hing as it fought a warship near Whitesand Bay. Several passengers were wounded but a medical party from the Wile tard arrived. the Miller blockade ranber and a Shinese warship engaged before sailing away.
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Amey
Spender Replies To Questions On South China Activities
In Canberra the minister replied to questions about Russian submarine activity and related communications. He said he could not disclose the communi cation details at this stage and that Australia would closely monitor developments in South and South East Asia. He promised strong cooperation with the United Kingdom and the United States to counter such actions and safeguard regional security.
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Mr. Spender
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United Baten
Sabotage Allegation Haunts Navy Carrier Launch
London reports reveal naval intelligence and security police investigated an alleged sabotage attempt on the 33,000 ton aircraft carrier. Two magnesium flares were found near the boiler as the ship headed to Birkenhead for the Ark Royal launch with Viscount Hall and Admiral Sir Rodrick McGregor aboard. The ship was searched and 1600 engine room crew questioned. results not released.
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London
Daily Express Naval
A.A. Crumley
Lord of the Admiralty
Viscount Hall
Mt Plymouth
Sir Roderick McGregor
Mustrious
Birkenhead
Devonport
Mersey
Ark Royal
Tlustrious
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Admiralty
W. J. Edwards
House of Commons
Ships Crews May Be Dismissed If Vacancies Unfilled
London reports crews of eight ships may be dismissed if vacancies are not filled. Authorities warn that epidemics and manpower shortages threaten voyages as ports consider suspending or delaying departures to prevent spread. The notice cites potential job losses and ship operations impacted by disease risks.
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Theustre
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Sdap Fort
First Day Decision Probable War Fallout Warned by Gen Kenney
General George C. Kenney warned that a decisive early blow could smash key cities and cause millions of casualties. He urged cutting attack power and ensuring readiness to fight from day one to deter an expensive knockout raid on the United States.
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Iir Poros
George C. Kenney
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United States
United Seaton
Audi
May Not Contest Seat
London June 8 The Daily Worker reports Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin will not contest his seat at the next general election due to wealth. He may retain his ministerial post while holding a seat in Parliament. Bevin is recovering from surgery and has been ill with heart issues for years.
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A.ay
Daily Worker
Ernest Bevin
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Labour Party
Sir Woolwich
Theft and Murder in Brooklyn
A terse report notes a theft and murder event in Brooklyn with limited readable details. Authorities have opened a case and are seeking information to identify suspects and establish timelines.
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Brooklyn
Sydney double decker bus tragedy claims two sisters
In Ryde a moving double decker bus incident left Betty Gwendoline McCabe and her sister Sarah Gloria Blowes dead or gravely injured after they boarded the wrong bus on a night out from a picture show. The sisters from Carcoar. NSW, were in Sydney to care for a sister during her confinement. The bus was moving at 25 miles an hour when the women fell from the rear platform. The driver and conductor reported they were unaware of the passengers on the rear platform. A cyclist, Frank Mitchell, witnessed the tragedy and saw one woman on the road and the other clinging to the handrail before both fell.
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Slater
Ryde
Betty Gwendoline McCabe
Carcoar
Nsw
Sarah Gloria Blowes
J. Byrne
Frank Mitchell
Probable Death Toll Rising in Atlantic Airliner Crash
New York June 5 The Coast Guard reports a two engine airliner with 65 passengers on a charter flight from San Juan Puerto Rico to Wilmington North Carolina likely went down in the Atlantic near the Florida coast. A liferaft and distress signals were sighted but no confirmation of survivors. The plane carried migratory workers from Puerto Rico and could mark the worst U.S. airline loss if no one aboard survived.
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Rene
Shee
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Washington
Housing Commission expands home ownership measures
Cabinet decisions broaden state housing policy. Rentals can be bought by tenants or eligible persons with priority to existing tenants. Loans rise from £2150 to £1200 and deposits fall to aid applicants. Free life insurance covers borrowers under 40 who pass medicals, with property passing to dependents if they die.
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Judgment reserved in £150,000 claim against Sydney Turf Club
In Sydney on June 6 Justice Suger man reserved judgment in the Land and Valuation Court on a £150,000 claim by Ascot Racecourse and Recreation Grounds Ltd in liquidation. The action challenges the deprivation of the Ascot Club's racecourse licence under the Sydney Tet Ci Act.
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Justice Sugerman
Sydney Turf Club
Ascot Racecourse and Recreation Grounds Ltd
Government health plan talks with British Medical Association
In Canberra the Minister for Health Sir Earle Page told the House of Representatives that any agreement with the British Medical Association would not involve chemists or friendly societies. He said negotiations with GLA followed the government plan from months ago, and that any such agreement would be independent.
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Earle Page
House of Representatives
J. & Rosevear
Labour
New South Wales
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Supreme Court Rules Against Segregation in Rail Din Cars
The Supreme Court issued three unanimous rulings lifting racial segregation limits. The decisions hold that segregation of Negroes in railway dining cars violated existing laws and constitutional principles.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Mauna Loa Quietens Down After Turbulent Month
Report from Honolulu notes the Inter-State Commerce Act and court rulings sparking a purge of segregation in railways and universities. The piece mentions University of Oklahoma and University of Texas actions, with tensions around admitting Black students and protests by white student bodies.
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Mauna Loa
University of Okla
University of Texas
Rafts Loaded Off Miami In Coastguard Rescue
A Coast Guard radio report from Miami at 1.21 am described three rafts loaded with pea soup cases, noting the possible initial recovery as waterborne search efforts began.
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Miami
Negotiations on Australian Butter and Cheese Prices
Canberra reports talks with the United Kingdom on beginning price discussions for butter and cheese. Principal negotiator is Deputy High Commissioner in London with Australia Dairy Board chair and a producer representative as consultants.
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United Kingdom
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House of Representatives
London
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Australan Dairy Board
Howie
Me Gibson
National Dairy Farmers’ Federation
GM Reports Rising US and Canadian Vehicle Output
General Motors said total production of passenger cars and lorries in the United States and Canada for the five months ended May 1980 stood at 1 496 967 units. This compares with 1 067 835 in the corresponding period of 1949 and 1 243 126 for 1941, noted as a best year previously.
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Detroit
General Motors Today
United States
Epstein ignores Royal Academy dispute
Fragmented text creates a vague claim about a confrontation with a royal academy. The readable parts reference personal danger and a request to come to an unspecified location. No clear events, dates, or names beyond Epstein and a royal institution emerge from the unreadable OCR.
Robinson Beats Villemain For World Welter Title In Philadelphia
Ray Robinson defended his world welterweight crown with a unanimous 12 to 3 decision over Frame Villemain in Philadelphia. The 30,000 crowd watched Robinson use reach and height advantage to land clean lefts as Villemain pressed inside. judges had Robinson ahead 10 to 5 at the bout’s end. The NBA declined recognition of Pennsylvania’s title claim but orders the Lamotta-Graziano winner to meet Robinson within 90 days.
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Robert Villemain
Man
Pennsylvania
Robert
Erward
Muttan Pecs
Villemain
National Boxing Association
Jake Lamotta
Rocky Graziano
New York
Singapore Eyes Massive Free School Build Plan
The Secretary of State for the Colonies announced Singapore will add 90 new schools over five years to educate 90,000 children as part of a 10 year plan for free compulsory elementary education. A raid found banned Communist literature at Nyayang Chinese High School with officials under scrutiny for potential unlawful organization status. Similar actions were taken at Singapore Chinese Boys High School last week.
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Singapore
Aap Reuter
Secretary of State For the Colonies
James Griffths
Nayang Chinese Orie High School
Sings Ort Chinese Boys’ High Chool
Conference in Quebec Sets Agenda for Freedom of Information
A press conference in Quebec reports the Ottawa meetings from June 1 to 17 focusing on seamen's rights and freedom of information. Delegates discuss protecting the right to impart information and opinion without restriction amid global interest.
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Impeninssis
Bedy Nada
Ottawa
Stop Press Plane Disaster Inquiry Expands
At Mest Sand a large air and surface search is underway for 21 missing from a wreck that killed 45 survivors. A massive air and sea search continues for the remaining 66 aboard the plane, with authorities in Miami reporting the incident.
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