26 Jun 1952
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
1
London reports Mr. Churchill defending yesterday's dawn raid by 500 American planes targeting vital power plants along the Korean Manchurian border. Labour factions united in demanding consultation with Britain, while Attlee pressed to debate the issue immediately amid sharp exchanges with Bevan.
Earl Alexander told reporters after meeting President Truman at the White House that appointing a senior British officer to the UN High Command in Tokyo would help Britain anticipate preparations for major military operations with political consequences. He noted repeated critiques of UN Command for underplaying political factors in its Korea actions and for not consulting U.S. policy makers.
Marjorie Jackson won the 100 yards in 10.5 seconds at Belfast, just shy of her world record on a slow track. Shirley Strickland captured the 80 metres hurdles in record fashion, while Australian hopes faltered as Leane failed in high jump and the scratch men's relay was defeated by a local team.
The Soviet United States lend-lease talks collapsed as the Soviet refused to proceed with retaining 186 American built vessels from World War II unless the U S agrees to sell 167 others now in Soviet hands. Ten weeks earlier the Soviets revived hopes for settlement of a 11.6 billion dollars lend-lease program.
A court case involving trafficking has established a sentence plan of seven years and seven percent terms based on the conviction. The document notes the term length and the nature of the penalty.
Los Angeles June 125 AAP The British film act rem Jeep testifying today in Federal Court with producer Howard Southees about Jean Simmons saying she was bought like a piece of meat. She claimed her only contract with Hughes’s REO Studios was an unknown purchase from J Arthur Rank. She added she was surprised Hughes did not discuss it with her. The hearing continues.
General Brink aged 58 was found fatally shot in a Defense Department office late today. He had arrived from Indo-China about two weeks ago for staff conferences and friends said he had been bell denesed during his stay in Washington.
Jamie Core led a labor wave amid a dispute at North American Aviation Company affecting 25,008 workers tied to the Sabre jet program. The walkout halted production and drew national attention to wage and contract demands.
A scrambled note reports a surprise move at the Doomben Cup with a favourite Seavy backed after Canterbury and heavy betting. The order of popularity and lineup at the Doomben Cup remains unclear amid the chaotic text.
In Osaka on June 25 demonstrators and rioters clashed with police and guards. About 30 Japanese police were injured as nearly 1000 protesters, many North Korean sympathisers, attacked the area near Fujita city. Rioters used clubs and bamboo spears, storming police cars and throwing petrol bombs and rocks. An assault near the American Air Force housing was repelled by guards. One U.S. general was attacked but received treatment and continued to his office.
Melbourne report says a Dew technical procedure could store surplus milk from good months for winter use. G Loftes Hills noted the idea, but Hille of the dairy research section of CSIRO explained state health rules block reconstituted milk from mixing with fresh. Public caution toward medical changes remains, though the development could ensure year round milk supply.
Prime Minister Menzies said Australia offers top international business opportunities. He praised the Harvesters company for expanding its Dandenong factory to boost production of tractors, machinery, and motor lorries for domestic use and export. He noted prior IH projects since 1930 and 1943.
Budget blueprint stage ministers optimistic about reduced spending across federal departments as they chart efficiency measures and cuts in the coming fiscal period. Deputy ministers anticipate streamlined programs and tightened oversight to curb waste.
The cabinet has not yet given serious attention to the budget, as Treasurer Arthur Fadden warns ministers that tax relief will be hard to provide next year. A Liberal majority faction pushes for relief to curb electoral disfavor, creating a split among ministers over anti inflationary policy.
Sicklin laments abnormal export prices and criticizes Evatt critics. He rejects government works and expanded credit as solutions, warning such steps will inflame inflation and taxes, burden industry, and risk industrial collapse. Australia must face high costs, sacrifice now, and compete with world prices or perish.
U S Steel reports initial two shipments tied to military needs from Pittsburg on June 24 amid wartime production. The brief note highlights increased defense material output and logistics adjustments as factories prioritize war effort.
Sydney June 25. A military duck rescue saved a child who had fallen 12 miles from Forbes. Doctors reported the child survived the incident and was in care awaiting further evaluation. Details remain unclear due to damaged OCR text.
A report notes the control of the group secretary position during the night shift, naming individuals Mr J and ML Blerdan in the operational detail. The event centers on leadership duties and oversight during nighttime hours.
The report notes Tooroomba's speedy passing and switching play shuffling the Kiwi defense. Mentions the Teys brothers Gorton Ron and Neale, Bill Beardeworth and hooker Kev HX CENT THE OUTSTANDING mation and speed as he ran 50 yards. Ken Mc Caffery was quiet and Ken Cronin troubled the New Moore early in the match.
Fragmented OCR lists business names and addresses for a casket agency and associates in Brisbane including Queen street Redcliffe and Fifth district. includes numbers and codes with partial names like P Anthony T Maynard and J Willis. The readable items suggest an old directory or listing with multiple entries and unclear context.
A survey issued today states motor vehicles in the United States killed more Americans in four months than died in the Korean war. An insurance industry spokesman notes highway deaths total 1,018,500 since the first fatal accident about 53 years ago, surpassing war fatalities across all wars.
Brisbane, June 25 reports that seven of eight State Labour Parliamentarians will be opposed in the Labour Selection plebiscites on August 30 for next year's State election. The former Attorney-General Dr Larcombe, who resigned several months ago, is among those mentioned.
A 77-year-old president addressed 6000 in Pusan on the Korean war anniversary when a man fired a pistol from the rear. Police staff grabbed the assailant as he leveled the weapon at Dr Rhee’s back, knocked him to the platform, and detained him at police headquarters.
Sydney police prosecutor Sergeget Brown told the court that a man referred to as Wane Cail was involved in a case concerning a payment of £10000 last year. The details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
Detectives inspected a plane after officers seized four poker machines valued at £2000 in a sealed fuselage section. Three thousand cigarettes were found near the nose wheel area. A BC.P.A. spokesman declined further comment on customs actions.
Darwin June 5 a Roman Catholic priest Rev Father Frank Flynn an outstanding eye specialist performed a rapid eye operation on a five year old boy when the wound threatened the boy s vision doctors called in Father Flynn and he decided to operate immediately the bed penetrated the eye today there were indications the boys sight would be saved
Police report a burglary occurred at the home of Ruth Watt in Wolseley while residents were away. Investigation underway, no arrests announced yet.
World raw sugar prices show a decline with analysts citing supply shifts and demand softness. Traders watch for further movement as futures trade lower and producers reassess hedging strategies amid uncertain global demand.
June 25 Brisbane hosts the first round of the Queensland telepremary quiz with four telephonists per team from Townsville Southport Ipswich Brisbane. Brisbane wins with 40 points while Townsville and Southport tie for second with 27 each Ipswich No 2 scores 36 and Ipswich No 1 two points. Second round set for July 2 includes Maryborough Innisfail Mackay Warwick Toowoomba with the winner facing Brisbane July 9 in the state final. Queensland goalists later compete with other states.
June 25 Sydney hearing reports Tooths Breweries meeting full summer demand for draught beer and storing about 20 000 barrels. General Manager Thomas Watson says production capacity up and stored stock allow extra 1500 barrels weekly, condition dependent. bottled beer also under capacity. Commission adjourned to tomorrow.
Doris Hart crushed Miss Odling 6 1 6 0 to defend the women's singles title as Miss Louise Stougn beat P A Lewis 6 1 6 0. The 17 year old "Little Mo" Connolly debuted with a straight-sets defeat of Mrs G L Moeller. In men's doubles, Mott ram and Paish beat Hase and Domembo 6 0 3 4 6 2, with other matches featuring Sedgman, Rosewall, and Drobay Budge Patty in decisive scores.
Governor Luca Garces announced that troops and police killed or captured more than two thirds of three convicts who fled Anchide Island. Late reports said thirty survivors of the mass escape were killed or captured in the ensuing three days.
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