Atlantic Pact Powers Plan System of Defence
London hosts a historic briefing as 12 Atlantic Pact foreign ministers announce a unified defence system with modern weapons. Five ministers create a permanent Atlantic High Command in London to direct the effort, chaired by a top official, while Bevin vows to fortify peace and insist on equality and mutual respect among nations.
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London
A.A.P
Atlantic Hich
Ernest Bevin
Statesman
Balance of forces outlined at Atlante Pact Ministers meeting
A large gathering including 25 cameramen and four rows of Ambassadorean experts discussed collective forces as a pillar of the Atlante Pact. An American diplomat said the West seeks a secure path by strengthening defense and science, not a Russian tank for tank race. Ministers stressed measured steps, with September possible for the next meeting in America and no rearmament surge.
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Achesoe
America
All Nations
Amercan
West
Dlos
Driegalen
Somers Tenny
Germany
Western Europe Aid Plan Discussed by Foreign Ministers
London May 18 The Foreign Ministers of France United Kingdom and the United States agreed on involving the United States and Canada in European economic cooperation. The move signals possible American financial and economic aid to Europe after 1952 when Marshall Aid ends, reflecting the high importance of US participation in the OEEC relationship.
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Europe
Foreign Office
France
United Kingdom
United ‘States
United States
Micheson
OEEC
Rayon Use Grows Amid Sewer Wave in City
An aging sewer program prompts wide rayon usage and higher costs as officials push a modernization plan. The initiative, linked to 1988 budget concerns, targets increased efficiency and service reliability, while residents weigh impacts and delays.
British fertility rate seen as alarmingly declining
May 18 London report cites memoranda to the Royal Commission on Population warning of a continuing drop in fertility. Statistical evidence suggests intelligence and economic prospects influence birth rates, with projections of reduced national vitality. Leading scientists discuss potential policy and demographic consequences.
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London
Britain
Royal
Earum
Davis Cup Match Results In Monaco Highlight Tense Tie
A partial report shows Davis Cup action with players Kemp, Murphy, and Tordon involved. Monaco hosted the match as teams compete for early leads in the tie with close games and contested sets.
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Tordon
Monaco
Kemp
Murphy
South Africa Sports Buzz Focus On Tour and Ortiz Title Fight
In Cape Town on May 18 the talk centers on the Australian soccer team's forthcoming tour starting next Wednesday and the bantamweight title clash on May 3 between Manuel Ortiz of the United States and Vic Powell, South Africa and Empire champion.
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Cape Tows
South Afrea
Manuel Ortiz
Vic Powell
Mass Produced Houses Aim to Ship 35000 Units Abroad
An Australian delegation touring Europe seeks factories to produce at least 35000 houses yearly for export. Led by Sunshine Vester Co director Mr. C. M. Ni, the mission includes housing officials from Commonwealth New South Wales and Victoria. They have visited Britain France Switzerland Austria Italy and Czechoslovakia and plan Denmark Norway Sweden Finland and Germany. Prices are expected between 1500 and 2000 pounds per unit with few export restrictions. Manufacturers are ready to adapt two story designs to the storied type favored in Australia.
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London
A.api— Aruter
The
Hague
Eurone
Holland
Copenhagen
Des
Monss Ind
Sunshine Vester Company
C. M. Nii
Commonwealth
New Southley
Victoria
Briwin
Frame
Switzerland
Austria
Italy
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Ger~ny
Mission Sile
Aus
Film star poll Bergman slips to tenth place
New York May 18 AAP Ingrid Bergman drops to tenth in the motion picture popularity poll conducted by Women's Home Companion. Bette Colbert tops the list among female stars, with June Allyson Loretta Young Olivia de Havilland Garson Irene Dunne and Bette Davis also in the first ten. Bing Crosby remains the top male star, followed by Spencer Tracy Cary Grant Clark Gable James Stewart Gregory Peck Gary Cooper Walter Pidgeon John Wayne and Ronald Coleman.
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New York
Ingrd Berman
Bette
Colbert
AM Place
Women's Home Companion
June Aron
Loretta ‘Young
Olivia de Ha Greer ‘Garson
Irene Dunne
Bette Davis
Barbers Stanwyck
James Wyman
Bing Crosby
Spencer Tracy
Cary Grant
Clark Oabie
James Stewart
Gregory Peck
Gary Cooper
Walter Pidgeon
John Wayne
Ronald Coleman
Full Agreement Reached at South-East Asia Conference Sydney
At Sydney on May 18 a full agreement was reached on short term measures for South Asian development. Britain and Australia expected to underwrite most costs, with up to 28 million in credits for 12 to 18 months and a two year 8 million pound technical assistance fund. A Colombo bureau will host long term plans and estimates.
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Sydney
Envicares
Common‘wealth Central Bureau
Colombo
MEY Af
Great Britain
Australia
Tully Falls hydro electric scheme begins preliminary work
Brisbane reports Premier Hanlon announced start of plans and early works for the Tully Falls hydro electric project. A £150,000 budget funds road access and initial access to the power site with the Tully Falls board designing the scheme and a federal subsidy under consideration.
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Brisbane
Tully Falls
E. M. Hanlon
Hanlon
Tully Falle
Main Roads Commission
Davis Cup eligibility debate linked to Germany Japan status
May 18 AAP report says the United States Lawn Tennis Association sees Germany and Japan returning to Davis Cup as a key question. The issue will be discussed at the Davis Cup nations meeting in London on July 8 and the International Lawn Tennis Federation meeting in Lausanne on July 12. Dr Russel Kingman, LLTF president and USLTA first vice president, will represent the United States at both meetings and oversee American players at the French championships in Paris starting May 24 and at Wimbledon beginning June 26.
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New York
United States Lawn Tenair Association
Germany
Japan
Britain
Switzerland
London
International Lawn ‘Tennis Federation
Lausanne
Russel Kingmen
LLTF
USLTA
United States
Paris
Wimbledon
Check on Telephone Departments Alleged Wire Tapping
Sydney May 1 The Director General and the Postmaster General with Wis Sydney reviewed progress of investigations into phone tapping by Post Office employees. They pledged vigorous inquiries and punishment for those responsible, stressing the service’s integrity during a wide inquiry.
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Mr Chippindall
HL. Anthony
Wis Sydney
Chippindall
New South Wales
8. F. Nellock
Australian Film Set to Be Made in Australia
Angeles dispatch reports Gentledon Gunttary Pox Pictures plans a new Australian production with shooting slated for October 1 and Robert Basler producing. Leading roles are filled by top Australian talent with reporting parts, while a troupe of American players and technicians may join for the Australian shoot.
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Angeles
Eentlen Gwntary-Pox Pictures
Aimel
Viobert Basler
Rangtroo Iit
Bastarte
Astralia
Bowls Titleholders Win Games in Queensland Pairs
The Australian and State bowls titleholders Maughan and Palm drew 11 all with Derrick and Partridge in the second round. Bundaberg pair Lathourst and Siebers upset champions Wagner and McGowan 12 10 in round one as 34 sections with 138 teams contested today. Surprises included Halpin losing to Whittred and Peak ta falling to Gibson, while Land FS Teingarous won their section by 90.
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Mrisbane
Queensland
Maughen
Palm
Bundsberg
E. Derrick
W. Partridge
Cambooya
Bundaberg
Lathourst
Siebers
S. Wagner
R. McGowan
Toowoomba
Wagner
Aday
Kip
C. Halpin
Burleigh
A. Whittred
Buad Sete
L. Peak Ta
Gibson
Land FS
Teingarous
Dezeauail
Evans
J. Bischon
Marvochy
Golden Casket Drawn No 144 Yesterday in Brisbane
Golden Casket No 1474 drawn today yields First prize No 20887 to N Rich ter Stock, Smith and Moody. Second prize No 189 to C Bar deler Glister and Cairns, V Kent, M A Dodsworth. Third prize No 6928 to M Collie EM Harvey A Egent Willis and Anderson. Fourth prize No 58135 to V Gomersall V Usher C Penrose Norris. Fifth prize No 44378 to Hazell street Mackay.
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Brisbane
N. Richter
Stock
Smith and Moody
M | Comiskey
Comskey
Fitzroy-street
Rockhampton
C. Bardeler
Glister
Cairns
V. Kent
M.A. Dodsworth
Care LM
Cureran
Adeaide-street
M. Collie
EM. Harvey
A. Egent
Willis and Anderson
Care W Rankin
the Valley
Gomersall
V. Usher
C. Penrose
Norris
Care E Corbett
Queentreet
Brsbane
Finnprise
Hazell Street
Mackay
Evatt to Return to Private Practice as Barrister
Sydney May 19 Dr H V Evatt deputy leader of the Federal Opposition will rejoin private practice as a barrister within three months He will appear in Sydney on behalf of the Growth Trades Union defending an appeal against a Commonwealth Government ruling He last practised at the Bar nearly 20 years ago before joining the High Court bench in 1930 and later entering Federal politics as the Barton member since.
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Sydney
HV. Evatt
Depots
Hin
High Govet
Grothing Trades Union
Neo
Evattill
Ieign
High Court
Barton
Admiralty Leader Set to Leave Australia for Manila
A distinguished career in the Australia Navy with service in both world wars is noted for the first minister to the Philippines. He had been Second Naval Member of the Commonwealth Naval Board in 1943 and plans to leave Australia for Manila around month’s end.
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Atu
Unprecedented Boycott by Labour Senators and North Queensland Artist Return
A Cairns report says Noel Wood, a renowned North Queensland artist, returns from England to teach at Cairns for three months with the Cairns Art Society. He describes Europe’s art scene, compares conditions in England France and Australia, and notes strong demand for his portraits and landscapes among American buyers.
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North Queensland
Noel Wood
Bedatra
Ts.land
Dunklands
Gales
Gaiine Art Society
Mr. Wood
England
Mr Wood
C. Martin
T. C. Biddi
Greenbank
Sims
Martin
Middleton
Hora
Green Island
London
Wood
Ena
France
Tialy
Dimamens
AZ Bakely
Government Taken by Surprise in Australian Senate
Canberra reports a sensational Labour boycott led to the Senate being counted out after only 15 Government Senators and no quorum. The president adjourned the chamber until Wednesday, highlighting bitter clashes between the Government and Opposition over sittings and legislative plans.
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Canberra
Senate
Gordon Brown
Labour
Wright
Liveral
Tasmania
Ths
W. J. Cooper
U S General Warns of Soviet Atomic Threat in Europe
General Ouse Bradley told a San Francisco audience that Russia could deliver a devastating blow with atomic bombs within a few years. He urged Europe security, North Atlantic Pact cooperation, and U S leadership to prevent Moscow from overrunning Western Europe.
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Ran Francisco
Ouse Bradley
United States Chiefs of Siam
Blsny
Cin
United States
Europe
Com
Tunis
Major General Plant Funeral Notes and Roles
Major General Plant praised at his funeral as a key figure in military lines of communication. Report mentions his service in the Middle East and Syria, with references to strategic roles and command in 1940s campaigns.
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Salleur Goerals
Biscollen
Fata
Middle East
Yria
LF Cement
Threat of Double Dissolution in Banking Bill Debate
Prime Minister J. G. Menden warned the Senate of a possible double dissolution if it delays the Banking Bill or other government measures. He accused Labour Senators of delaying tactics, calling the manoeuvre childish and asserting the government will monitor the position closely. He suggested delays could undermine the Senate’s mandate and noted the public will judge such actions. He also commented on potential delays to the Communist Dissolution Bill and the Labour majority's stance in the Lower House.
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J. G. Menden
Senate
Heald
Fleer
Menzies
Tere
Labour
BMW
Country Party Holds Balance of Power in Victoria
Melbourne May 19 There is no question of any LOP as the Country Party composite Government in Victoria at this stage an the first president of the Country Party Mr W L Moss to-night Mr Momn said he expected the Parliamentary Country Party would act in the new session next month as an independent party Support The CP would hold the of power in the new Par
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Melbourne
Country Party
Victoria
Cirst
W. L. Moss
Momn
Fatal crash report points to pilot seat fault
London May 19 The vice marshal told a trial inquiry into the Tudor V disaster that 80 people died when the aircraft crashed on March 12 Possibly a pilot seat release or sliding seat caused the plane to pitch back The managing director of the Tutor owners, Pairfight Ltd, suggested the seat could have slipped violently if not secured and the pilot’s seat slide rocked free
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London
Atre
C. T. Bennett
Fa Pable
Bennett
Pairfight Ltd
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