Five U S Congressmen Shot in House
Three Puerto Rican Nationalists opened fire from the visitors' gallery wounding five congressmen. Deputies restrained the assailants as police closed all city exits. Wounded were Carter (Indiana), Jensen (Michigan), and Fallon (Maryland) with others Davis (Tennessee) and Roberts (Alabama) hit.
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Washington, Mar
A.A.P
Atte Davis
Tennessce
George Fallon
Maryland
Kenneth Roberts
Alabama
Unclear fragmentary notes touch on postwar politics
Fragmented OCR text references Congress police actions and Puerto Rico, mentioning Eisenhower era figures and inquiries. Key names and events are garbled, yielding no coherent incident or dates to anchor a clear news item.
Polio Outbreak Report Focuses on Puerto Rico
A wartime style bulletin reports an outbreak with 182 hospitalizations and five wounded. The text also mentions rounds up and political tensions over Puerto Rico independence, referencing Meshingum and Tematrallion in a controversial context.
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Sike
Puerto Rico
Riots Stop Short as Naguib Arrival Triggers Clampdown
Widespread clashes near the Governor General’s mansion left dozens wounded and a state of emergency declared. Protests against General Mohamed Naguib’s arrival led to arrests, bans on processions, and calls for withdrawal of opposition leaders as British and local forces moved to quell the unrest.
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Moharmed Naguib
Khartoum
Walke
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Harold
Sutherland McGuiean
Kite
Sitaue
Eithdrawe
Sirport
Naguib
Salem
Jane Veo
Sles
Elaine
Townsville
Jeane Odhelal
Burdekin
Transport minister cites readiness amid crew shortages
A disrupted timetable left trains short of crews as the Transport Minister announced engines kept at full steam in Brisbane. Officials appealed to men to report for duty, expressing regret for public transport delays and confirming emergency buses would operate tomorrow morning.
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Utr
Brisbane
Serview
Unclear conference ends in violence as congressmen shot
A chaotic gathering led to an expert committee being formed to investigate the incident. Several congressmen were injured with one reportedly dead and others seriously wounded. Police faced defiance as tensions rose during the events described, with chaotic scenes and varied accounts of the shooting and its aftermath.
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Bentley
Iabdl
Somme
Sarae Ua
Queen Receives Regal Gifts At Private Royal Reception
Fragmented OCR describes a royal event where the queen accepts gifts while being hosted by Premier Jobe Cain acting as president of the reception committee. The scene mentions ceremonial items, carpeted entries, and books given to accompany the occasion involving Prince Charlie and Princess Anne.
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Jobe Cain
Mr. Cain
Prince Charlie
Anne
Georgetown Test Report From West Indies Thrills Crowd
A cricket match update notes the West Indies facing a challenging second innings. The score shows 361 in the first innings, with Georgetown’s bowlers applying pressure. Police presence noted as crowds gather, amid tense moments at the plate.
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Plas
Striking Railway Men Ordered Back to Work
An emergency hearing before Mr Justice Barry dealt with a Railway Commissioner's bid to restrain strikers. The judge urged silence as the session ended, with reports of adamant protests from some strikers. The court indicated it would consider actions against ongoing disruption and the need to restore railway services.
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T. M. Barry
Gag Bill Topic Dominates Australian Parliament Debate
The session centers on a gag bill amid political tensions with Premier figures and cabinet members weighing the implications. The court considers delays and potential impacts on constitutional actions as lawmakers and observers follow developments.
Review of Queen and Duke on Spices and Racing Delays
The article reports a night review by Queen and Duke concerning Spices and racing decisions, including possible pats for Raking, and updates on trainers Roy Rosch, Master Maken, and Patience with Charie. It notes court actions, union votes, wage discussions, and potential delays in racing schedules, with references to political figures and the Fram Mee.
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Wrea
Ihdrom
Noval
Imercamela Ur
Bae
Tim Agate
Seemiagh
Flemington
Cairne Og Preay
Crwne
Roy Roschemma
Sun Charie
Government Asked for Flour Aid Amid Bread Shortage
In Cairns and nearby towns there will be no bread today or tomorrow though relief may arrive by Friday. The Cairns Chamber of Commerce telegrammed the Premier’s Department seeking prompt government action while the Railway Department reports prioritized rail delivery to affected country centres. Northern Australian Breweries Ltd offers to supply suitable fuel for bakeries during the shortage.
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Cairns
Cairns Chamber of Commerce
E. M. Anthony
Railway Department
Northern Australian Breweries Ltd
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