31 Mar 1952
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1952
Page
1
President Truman announced at the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner that he would not be a candidate for the Presidency this year. He stated he will not accept renomination and that a Democrat will lead the nation for another four years, stressing service and honesty in his tenure.
The article reports a heated session with Republicans criticizing President Truman. It cites quotes and reactions from party figures including Tobin, Humphrey, Warren, and Taft, debating leadership and strategy for the 1948 campaign and Congress. The piece portrays intense crossfire over policy, unity, and the path forward for the Democratic and Republican camps.
May 28 dispatch from London reports armistice negotiations at Panmanjon still unsettled. United Nations rejects Communist demand for Russian nomination and freedom to build military shields in North Korea. Prisoner exchange talks show no progress as stalemate continues.
A cabinet reshuffle centers on a Bureau appointment tied to the Seniority Reassignment. The Labour and Industry Ministry figures indicate a shift with Mr A Jones and Mr ROT Rose stepping into senior posts. Colin Cart reportedly held key poetical roles amid the upheaval.
Aachenli says daily rainfall readings may be forecast more accurately than with pauses. Arthur Buswell, chief of the Climate Water Entries Division, noted staff operated a station on a farm and a tad. The radar now aids farmers, construction workers, power firms, and road engineers in flood control and weather prediction across areas up to 100 miles from the site.
Fragmentary OCR reads about marooned ratings in the Arctic and a Meptune patrol with members linked to a glue pool phrase. Data is garbled, no clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are identifiable.
Guardian report says the world’s flat underwater strike finished in Geronto with 38 Italian workers at the 5 Rewpier project suspending action after employers agreed to discuss grievances. Strikers climbed a submerged 0 foot ventilated dam chamber, used for the build, as talks begin.
A report from the Boory Al Rinne Company notes scarce production of Russian intercontinental bombers behind the curtain. A sketch of a bomber with a turbine-propeller engine and swept-back wings is described as rare, based on data from Metta arte James Hay Sevens.
Salvage operations aboard the Empress of Asia wore stants taney garments during recovery efforts, according to fragmented OCR notes. Details remain unclear, but the event centers on salvage workers and the vessel involved.
NSW railway strike leaders warn of prolonged disruption as 172 fitters walk out Feb 8 and threaten to paralyze the Eveleigh yard and city lines. Labour leaders insist arbitration remains available while the Trades and Labour Council contemplates further action.
Local press discusses a forecast that a Labour swing could have altered House of Representatives seats across wheat and wool regions. It suggests that deputy leadership missteps and electoral vacancies influenced outcomes, with Latour and Calwell figures cited in the speculative analysis.
A fragment notes South Australia may export uranium ore to America and Britain within two years. It mentions a potential large scale farmed ore area at Radium Hill and possible refinery material for an ore area plant at Port Prarie, 138 miles north of Adelaide.
Washington officials said Britain and the United States were actively considering a broader exchange of atomic information. Sir John Cockroft led British discussions as they weighed sharing details on design and fabrication, aiming to inform strategic use of this knowledge.
Fragmented report discusses Canada and the United States considering exchanges and intelligence for industrial and military purposes. It notes potential benefits to Canada, mentions American hydroge logic, and cites Defence Department talk on atomic energy and naval propulsion amid wartime anxieties.
A spring blizzard battered England with strong winds and deep snow. London recorded a sharp temperature drop with reports of icy conditions and travel disruptions across the capital. Across the country, power lines and roads suffered damage as crews urged caution for commuters and residents.
The weekly The Boone claims Argentina profits from higher prices for arms products. The Economist notes Aurelia, New Zealand, and Sealand face rising costs amid potential punitive actions. The Kewnomist warns of broader repercussions for Australia and Argentina and calls for policy responses to rising secondary industry prices.
Officials reveal a case of arms smuggling linked to Okinawa involving suspected operatives. The inquiry focuses on illicit transfers and the networks enabling shipment, with authorities pursuing leads and potential accomplices.
One dead and others injured in a car crash near Maryvale at 6 am Saturday. Harold Edward Wace, 11, married, died at Warwick hospital. Injured: Leslie Harold Ware, 71, fractured left ribs and skull injuries. Ernest George Hardy, 37, from Sydney, left rib fractures and shoulder blade injuries. another occupant Tissey Wace, 20, uninjured. Vehicle overturned after leaving road, top portion crushed. Wace died at 10 pm Saturday. Harold Ware was an engineer with an American merchant shipping company in Sydney. survived by wife and three sons and two daughters.
Cairo reports a Tunisian ministery statement denying claims of arrests of Prime Minister Mohamed Chenikey and three ministers. The issue centers on French pressure and a UN Security Council inquiry into Tunisian affairs.
Prize money for next year's McWilliam wines tournament is increased to 3560 pounds, aiming to attract top players from the United States. Keith McWiles, managing director, confirms the raise amid plans to invite 100 professionals and 38 amateurs. The event features notable competitors including Von Nies and Deed Chis Wanigh, with scores and standings reported as preparations proceed.
AAP reports at Hong Kong that the Chinese Communist Government may permit a predictable existence for certain groups while promising to protect against disruptive routes. At a Shanghai meeting Mayor Chea Visala described mainland production and the campaign as aimed at bribery and tax evasion. The discussion touched on security measures and the need to control political influence during a tense period.
A May 3 incident at Bowie station involves Willan Naughton, a horse named Seven, and a rough fall that sent a rider to hospital by ambulance. The horse bolted, sparking a brief chase before the rider was injured and given treatment.
A cryptic clipping mentions Dutch blackout and the Mague in a terse note dated March 9, with partial words referencing a mute and a tie. No clear events, people, or places are readable to establish a full report.
Rain in the Cairns district boosts maize planting on the Atherton Tableland and promises a crop of about 16 000 tons of maize and 15 000 tons of sugar cane. Spokesmen say the soaking rain will aid both early and late plantings and help the primary industry recover.
The report discusses rainfall effects on cane growth and harvest prospects, noting recent beneficial showers, needed follow-up rain, and expectations for the coming planting season. It mentions government committees reviewing import policy and potential delays in road trade due to weather and flooding.
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A brief report from Manila describes a plane crash involving Marie, Diane, Rae, and others in the area. Authorities have begun an investigation as first responders assist victims and secure the scene. Further details on casualties or flight origin were not provided in the available text.
Amid a Canberra session, the Primary Producers’ Union praised government measures including depreciation allowances for new installer jobs and reforms affecting wheat port tax. Mrs White indicated more state actions are planned, while farmer representatives urged continued aid and policy stability to bolster production and markets.
A fragmentary Sydney report notes schoolboys spending spree at Luna Park with cash withdrawals and lottery connections. Details are unclear due to poor OCR, but the item references ownership, fees, and a suspected financial incident involving teens. Local authorities or organizers are not clearly named in the readable text.
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