Menzies challenges Labour to reject Bank Bill in Senate
CANBERRA March 13 In the House of Representatives the Prime Minister Mr R G Menzies challenged Labour to reject promptly the Commonwealth Bank Bill in the Senate and let the Government seek a new election. He urged letting the Constitution machinery operate and appealing to the Australian people on issues of Communist conspiracy law and order and national safety. The debate touched on double dissolution moves and the Government’s strategy to press for a constitutional interpretation and possible Governor-General action if Labour blocked bank legislation and other measures.
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Chifley
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Communist Party Ciream- Now -Bilh
Bank Bill Vote Move Rejected
The Government blocks a Bank Bill motion in the Senate as opposition plans to push the bill to a select committee. Cabinet discussed potential steps to stall passage for about three months, with Labor leaders signaling continued debate and possible amendments.
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Tm & Taai-Minube
Bank
Senate
New Zealand Waterfront Labor Talks Amid Strike Pressure
Wellington reports say Navy units on manoeuvres and civilian services face disruption as government moves to augment waterfront operations. Prime Minister Holland’s cabinet plans to bolster the waterfront force to curb industrial unrest and ensure better work on the docks.
Agricultural Bank Concessions to Ex-Servicemen
Brisbane reports Parliament debate on a bill amending the Rural Advance and Agricultural Bank Act. Treasurer V C Gair accepts opposition amendments, extending loan terms for ex servicemen while delaying some changes to 1962. The bill boosts maximum advances and extends benefits to Korea era service, with concerns over breathing space and per loan credits. The discussion notes past bank records and total advances, while opposition cites potential losses of benefits for veterans.
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V.C. Gair
Rural Advance and Agricultural Bank Acta
Hich
G. F. Nicklin
Gair
Korea
All Tin Operations in America Price Controls and War Measures
The article notes a microcosm of wartime policy including tariff and production controls on tin. It describes government actions by the National Production Authority and Reconstruction Finance Corporation to regulate tin imports and production, with mentions of price increases and attempts to curb speculative activity. The piece references Senate committees and wartime economic strategy affecting American tin trade.
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Aon
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Tvers
British jet engine sales spark parliamentary quarrel
London reports a debate on the transfer of jet engines to the United Nations program in Korea. Brigradier Fitsrey Maclean condemns the sale of Rolls Royce Nene and Derwent engines by Britain as a blunder of the first order. The sale allegedly included 22 Nene Mark 1 and 30 Derwent engines.
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Fitsrey Maclean
Com
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Kores
Britain
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Jonet
Ice Fist
Jet Fighters Clash in Dogfight Near Manchuria
A tense air battle over the Manchurian border involved two Rusinir-type jet fighters colliding and crashing after a dogfight. American forces contend they shot down several MIGs as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt enemy air operations and disrupt rail links in North Korea.
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North Korea
Western Amendment on German affairs at United Nations
Delegates discuss a Western amendment reader by MP Gromyko at the UN on German units a peace treaty and withdrawal of occupation troops. The Western draft aims to balance fear of unrest with treaty obligations and disarmament, while allowing a future conference on German questions. Debate shows gaps between Western proposals and Soviet preferences as talks progress in a tense setting.
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Gromayka
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Wisbin
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Humilitar Servion
British Opposition Rumours About Plan to Sanction German Treaty
British sources report that Prime Minister and key officials are weighing a plan to publicly back a Franco German accord. Observers say the move could shape wartime diplomacy, with Britain facing pressure from the United States and France as the March deadline nears.
Prisoners of War Labor Case From Ambon Trial
Mar 12 War Crimes Court testimony describes alleged execution of 100 Australian prisoners at Ambon. Former Sub-Lieutenant Takan Tsuaki claimed naval officers ordered the murder, saying a sword strike killed a victim after the head was severed, as the ship hit a mine and exploded. Several killed or injured among Tanaki’s crew during the incident.
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War Crimes Court
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Imperial Japanese Navy
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Ana
Kawinging Ambon Bey
Tanaki
Severa
Canadian Defence Estimates in House of Commons
In Ottawa the House of Commons considers defence appropriations for the fiscal year ending in April. Officials report total allocations around Canadian dollars 4.8 billion to fund weaponry and personnel. Defence contracts are highlighted, with several 2000‑plus million dollar items approved for vehicles and related equipment.
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Ottawa
Bellmaatre
Abeolt
Malayan Guerrillas Liven Up Singapore
Reported clashes in Malaya as guerrillas attack police convoys, killing seven constables and wounding others. Security forces claim intensified Communist activity following threats, with raids and ambushes in South Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.
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Mar
Reuter
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Imdar
Caer
Demnant
Nikisinu Jonore
Selangor
Nege Sembilen
Labour Cammieioner
Walt
Botne
Britain Outpaced by America in Naval Power Debate
London reports parliamentary secretary to the Admiralty Mr Swaines Callaghan told the House that Britain’s navy has fallen behind the United States. He cited U.S. war production, with Britain lagging in shipbuilding and modernization as Prime Minister Churchill considers large scale expansion. He noted projected costs, potential fleet increases, and the impact on NATO allies including Australia Canada New Zealand and Britain within the Atlantic alliance.
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Britain
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United States
Tnkom Mena
Royal Navy
Ericane
Seventh Division advances toward Changpyang in Korea
American Seventh Division troops moved into the ruined cross roads village of Changpyang on the east central Korean front. Changpyang lies on the peninsula near Kangnung and 12 miles north of Pangnim, with Allied forces consolidating positions and sending infantry and tanks into enemy territory as patrols push toward the Seoul Chunchon road several miles east of Seong.
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Seventh Division
Cross Roads
Changpyang
Kangnung
Pangnim
Seoul-Chunchon
Enemy May Evacuate Seoul Amid Mounted Chinese Forces
Fragmented dispatches claim enemy withdrawal from Seoul amid reports of Chinese troop movements and Allied monitoring. American observers warn of a resurgent North Korean opposition hidden in mountain strongholds, with Allied generals stressing the threat to communications and supply lines.
High Court Ruling Acclaimed in New Australia Case
A New York report says the Australian court struck down the Australian Federal Anti Communist Act as invalid linking to U S Supreme Court rulings. The special court of law, under McCarran Internal Security Act provisions, ordered the board to suspend hearings while the government appeals. Attornies argued the Communist Party had not exhausted its administrative remedies.
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New York
Mar
Worken
Australla i
United States
Secause Ie
Unites States Supreme Court Mae Faberied
Nse
Jay
Smith
Sunice Department
Specia
McCarran
Ome
Supreme Court
Special Court Ny
Communist Party
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Local sports meet highlights and results summary
A fragmented report notes keen competition at a regional athletic meet with several standout performances. Names and exact events are unclear, but references imply records and high prices might be mentioned, alongside notable races and participants.
Man Climbs Gorge for Aid in Turbulent Rescue
A man ascends a perilous gorge to aid another who is trapped by a collapsed tree. The rescuers reach the scene near Nambour as voices call to evacuate and secure the area. A bystander reports fear and tension as the two struggle to safety amid unstable ice and debris.
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Asbertalteg
Biechut
Muller
Taylor
Nambour
Strike position in Barcelona protests widen
In Barcelona on March 12 striking AMON workers occupied factories and market areas to protest conditions. Police and guards faced crowds outside entrances as workers gathered near central offices. Authorities planned a cabinet meeting amid rising tensions and calls for reinforcement as rioting spread to industrial sites.
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Barcelona
Mar
Anon Amon
Naxsengere
Uribe
Bomb Explosions in Rome Reported Amid Global Unrest
Fragmented text describes bomb explosions in Rome with unclear details. Mentions other global events and authorities reacting. Contains garbled phrases and misplaced words, limiting concrete names, dates, or outcomes.
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