08 May 1952
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
1
In heavy fog an electric train collided with a stationary one at Berala. Seventy dead and 140 injured overall with 89 treated in six hospitals. Five critically ill and five seriously ill. Passengers residents servicemen and police helped free the trapped amid wreckage as four hours passed before the final body was recovered. Authorities probe a faulty light signal as a possible cause.
A deadly rail disaster at a western Sydney station leaves seven confirmed dead and many injured. The rear Bankstown train crashed into the standing Liverpool train in dense fog, severing bodies and entangling passengers as rescuers battled to free victims with acetylene torches. A 70 year old man dies after being sprayed with blood and many crowd the scene as investigators begin. Authorities order an immediate inquiry into the crash and blood donations surge to aid victims.
Defence Minister M. Rene Pleven told the United Nations Assembly that France now has 42 000 men in Europe, down from 551 000 last year. He said 19 909 soldiers are stationed in Indo China and 47 000 in other overseas territories.
In Brisbane in May the Queensland Teachers Union decided to seek substantial pay improvements for its members. The union outlined a plan to press for higher wages and related benefits, signaling intensified action to secure better compensation for teachers.
A vessel that ran aground on a sand bank spent the day afloat again and was refloated at night. No injuries reported. Port authorities said salvage operations proceeded with tugs and a dredge working through the day and into the evening.
Premier Mr C Gair indicated the Deutscher Turnverein, once a popular prewar social club, should be returned to its owners. Government consideration on continuing state occupation of private property was noted as under question.
A British migrant died after falling into a dam sluice during work or travel near the facility. Rescue efforts were launched but the individual could not be saved. Authorities investigated the incident and identified the location and potential contributing factors.
Canberra May 1 A liberal costed reform report by Senator K Laught for Federal Government parties urges doubling the concessional rates for children and spouses. It also calls for higher medical and hospital deduction limits, broader travel deductions, and reform of provisional tax while suggesting lifting gift tax exemption to 5000 and gradual abolition of payroll tax. The report questions keeping the Federal land tax and hints at shifting it to states or municipalities.
Dr. Rajendra Fremd was today declared re elected President of India in New Delhi. Dr. Prasad,
In Canberra on May 7 the Opposition Deputy Leader A A Calwell challenged the Federal Government to an immediate general election over financial and economic policy. He claimed the government falsified its mandate and breached public trust while moving an amendment to Sir Arthur Fadden's economic policy statement. The statement argued that treasury measures have caused hardship and avoidable suffering, with the Government lacking confidence of Parliament and the nation.
In a wartime briefing Minister for the Services, Mr. McMahon, asserts air force and navy readiness for immediate action. Agriculture Minister Mr. J. McEwen argues Australia’s balance of payments woes stem from exporting too little. Labour policy blamed for weak secondary industry. Opposition questions rise. Ward criticizes import restrictions and large letters of credit. Labour notes high relief in Queensland amid seasonal cane harvests and drought impacting meat, with global unemployment cited in U.S., Canada, and U.K.
Representative Henry Jackson and a member of the Congressional Atomic Energy Committee warned in Washington that the Soviet Union possesses enough stem bombs to cripple most American industrial centers. The claim was made amid concerns over nuclear capabilities and defense posture.
Political observers in Cairo say Hilaly's broadcast confirms the Sadiim is the main pillar of unity under the Egyptian Crown. The report suggests Britain has no intention to break off negotiations, amid private discussions in London about the Anglo-Egyptian dispute.
A Wall Street Journal dispatch from Tokyo reports Japanese manufacturers intend to buy American machinery to modernize their industries, cut costs, and undersell British and American competitors amid policy shifts and trade aims.
Sydney reports the steel strike expanding as about 16 workers join 10 weeks of stoppage attacking the Galvin metatrades award. Welders had been earning 4/0 a week less under the award, signaling rising labor unrest and potential impact on local industry.
London reports a spreading Foot and Mouth outbreak as authorities warn of rapid transmission. Farmers may be allowed to remove cattle in affected regions while government considers further measures. The epidemic continues to reach new areas despite control efforts.
A parliamentary row over credit policy highlights calls for private members' bills to relax lending. Members report Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden says credit is gradually released while some fear the Central Bank under Dr BH Coombs restricts policy. Bank data show trading bank special accounts totaling 438.92 million pounds at end March, with total business lending across sectors around 743.31 million pounds.
Melbourne endured a heavy 6.15 pm rain shower after the warmest May day in five years, with fifty-one points of rain in a short span. The airport closed briefly and Disruption spread as streets flooded. strong winds and rain affected commuters and local Wheat belt reports noted good rains.
May 7 AP Reuters report says prisoner exchange is the only real issue and must be accepted as part of the UN's overall solution. General Ridgway urged the Communists to accept the UN plan. Vice Admiral Turner Joy proposed an indefinite recess, which North Korea’s General Nam I rejected, calling for another meeting tomorrow.
General Ridgway stated未来 talks would not be secret. The United Nations offered Korea airfields in exchange for voluntary prisoner repatriation. Communists countered by demanding 132,608 prisoners instead of 70,000. UN spokesman Lieutenant General William Nuckols said the issues narrowed to prisoners.
In Munsan, 57 48 Chinese and North Korean detainees who refused repatriation faced half doseQes to sway them home. Of those questioned, 42 100 North Korean and 15 589 Chinese said they would rather die than return to Communism. A Pyongyang Beijing amnesty message was read as incentive. Secret Panmunjom talks stretched to a fifth session with progress claimed though stalemate denied.
President Truman planned to issue a strong statement supporting General Ridgway's warning that the United Nations would not retreat from its Korean peace proposals. The draft was scheduled for release today with likely pledges of support from UN capitals with troops in Korea. The Panmunjom talks were seen as casting doubt on the truce's future and could trigger more fighting, though officials did not foresee an inevitable outcome.
April 5 report from Washington notes a military stock movement with unclear wording and limited readable details. The fragment mentions army stocks and a date but lacks concrete actions or names to identify.
London May 6 A AF MCC members warned a new entertainment tax on sporting events could threaten overseas tours and raise Test Match profits from £26000 to £57000. After hours of debate Chancellor Butler deferred duty increases to September 13 to avoid extra cricket tax this year. Sir William Darling criticized debating sport amid financial crisis as MPs quarreled over the proposal.
May 17 Queensland Teachers Union conference approved a major change in teaching qualifications. A resolution purges the teachers certificate in favor of the Education Department setting its own standard and awarding certificates. The plan envisions a practical trainee course with focus on teaching requirements, replacing heavy academic requirements.
Senate panel slashes Truman foreign aid by about 12.68 percent, cutting military funds by 20 percent and reducing overall support for Europe while maintaining approved levels for Middle East, Far East, and Latin America. Chairman Senator Richards cites U S industrial capacity as a constraint.
Bonn May. A government memo notes West Germany's butter stocks are high and officials aim to reduce them. Trade unions protest selling butter cheaply abroad while keeping high prices at home. Farmers oppose price reductions for either domestic or foreign sale.
A cash settlement concludes the Franchot Tone Barbara Payton alimony dispute in Los Angeles. Barbara Payton and Tone drop countercharges and Tone withdraws divorce papers amid claims of adultery by Barbara with Tom Neal. The couple wed in September and split after 53 days with a quiet divorce expected soon.
Johnny Longden, a longtime Bay Area rider who travels by private plane to race meetings, nears his 400th win. He aims to surpass Gordon Richards' world record of 4417 wins, a feat tied to his hard riding style. His best year was 1948 with 715 wins from 1187 starts.
The divorce secured by former Lady Sylvia Ash last month will not become final for a year. He plans to film in England and another in Africa.
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