24 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1950
Page
1
In a late evening rush hour collision on a bridge in a New York suburb, an electric passenger train struck a stationary train, killing 78 and injuring over 132. Ambulances, police, and dozens of doctors responded as victims were trapped and treated amid wreckage.
Eyewitness accounts describe a midtown rail crash near Rockville Centre with two trains colliding. Victims were pulled from wreckage as rescuers worked four hours after impact. District Attorney opened an investigation into the February 17 disaster that killed several and injured many others.
The article reports additional arrests in New York tied to a national party linked to a former president. Julie Prete Gandia and Gar Frederica Blark are named, with judicial actions noted. The piece references President Truman and a November 11 date, with federal court involvement and mentions of Oscar Coirmite and Cecmen Terresla in connection.
A report from the Victorian Act proceedings in London outlines a case where a constable alleged reckless driving on a highway. The narrative mentions a vehicle under light scrutiny and references safety measures and committee oversight.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions photographs by telegraph and a loss, with garbled phrases about Belgium and a financial figure. No clear people, places, or events are identifiable to summarize a coherent news item.
Naval guns aided French defenses as about 300 Viet Minh guerrillas attacked a post near Sencat, 78 miles north of Saigon. Three tons of munitions bound for insurgents were seized while ships were halted and inspected. Reports say Viet Minh forces from the China border move through Loenam mountains where eight French fortresses guard possible invasion routes. France warns of possible Western aid if Indo China war persists, per Jean Le Tourneau.
Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard visit England for a four day trip. London crowds cheer as the Dutch royal couple ride through the streets. Claridge’s hosts a fully Dutch banquet with Holland’s chefs and wares, 4000 red roses decorate, and English silver arms honor William of Orange.
Mov 22. AAP reports U S difficulties arise over a newly enacted law. The article notes political debate and institutional challenges as officials seek to implement the measure despite opposition and logistical hurdles.
London notes that Commonwealth Prime Ministers will convene in London in January to discuss the international situation and efforts to preserve peace and freedom. All will attend except South Africa’s Dr Daniel Malan who is ill. Topics include Korea, Southeast Asia, China, Tibet, Europe, and NATO.
Canberra reports Prime Minister Menzies says January London conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers does not signal worse world conditions. He notes the gathering was mooted earlier and that he will leave Australia late December, travel via India and Pakistan, possibly visit Ceylon, returning by February 10 to ready Parliament for an early March session.
Sydney November 23 Dr BW Evatt KC will address the High Court for the sixth day on the Communist Parity Dissolution Act. He represents the Waterside Workers Federation and Tronworkers Association in a challenge by the Australian Communist Party and 10 unions to the Act’s validity. He argued the Commonwealth claim in the anti Red case exceeded bounds set in wartime.
Tokio dispatch reports a MacArthur spokesman says there is a reason for not advancing into unoccupied territory between U S lines and the Manchurian frontier but declines to specify it. Earlier, Col Echols denied peace negotiations at this level amid growing rumors of a negotiated Korea war settlement at Eighth Army HQ in Korea.
A week long lull persists on the south west front with Chinese troops briefly exchanging shots and breaking contact. South Korean forces engage Communist guerrillas near Seoul in a desperate battle. Reports suggest possible withdrawal from Chorwon as guerrilla attacks intensify while the main north west front sees limited patrol skirmishes.
At Sydney wool sales, greasy Merino fleece set new world and Australian records. Five bales from the Yass estate of the late George Merriman sold for 7 1 2d per lb, breaking the previous 264d per lb record set at Geelong on November 15. Prices overall remained firm with buyers from Britain and the Continent.
A Lincoln bomber of the RAAP flew from Garbutt to Brisbane with a resident medical officer aboard to transfer patient E Boles for specialised treatment. Flight-Lieutenant J M Cairn commanded the Diane with a crew of three arriving at 3 44 pm after transfusions en route.
A B36 bomber crashed in North-central Texas today. Ten crew members bailed out. at least two were believed injured. The world’s largest land based bomber, normally with a 15 man crew, crash landed in a field 25 miles south of Port Worth after most of the crew bailed out. The wreckage caught fire and detonated as it tried to return to base with several engines out of action.
In Canberra the report notes that Me Spender deferred the state ment until next week, signaling a postponement of a planned statement amid ongoing discussions. The brief dispatch records the delay as a procedural decision affecting the expected timing of remarks.
At the Townsville Harbour Board monthly meeting a letter citing a Sydney article argued that landing boats could use Townsville even with a six inch chop. It noted Sunderland flying boats had used Townsville since 1938, and dredging £8500 had been spent that year to enable the air harbour. The board condemned the six inch chop claim as false and demanded action to curb the misrepresentation.
The 26th Trades Union Congress opened in Brisbane with calls for genuine Queensland affiliations to the Queensland Trades and Labour Council. President Mr G Dawson urged unity while Mr P Wallace warned of anti red measures impacting workers. Congress threatened to resist any move to shorten the 40 hour week and pursue a standard 30 hour week with equal pay for equal work. Mr Menzies, questioned in debate, faced remarks on broader political outcomes.
Lake Success November 2 Australia and other nations opposed to establishing a United Nations Commission to investigate Nationalist China's charges of Soviet aggression in China. Sir Keith Officer urged caution and warned a new inquiry would repeat past debates, while John Foster Dulles condemned dropping consideration as a League of Nations failure.
Sydney police allege in Central Court that Kevin John Leach a 21 year old quarryman from Portland showed how he smothered two boys in a cave at Portland on October 30. He is charged with murdering John Ward seven and Albert Spiers eight and with soliciting a male for immoral purposes at Portland. Bodies found November fifth. Remanded to December first for coronial inquiry.
The Commerce Department announced plans to draft export control rules to halt shipments from U S ports to Communist China or areas under Communist governance. The disclosure followed testimony by Shao Ts um of the Pacific Co Boston claiming shipment of 463 590 pounds of Belgian silicon steel sheets to China after the Korean War began.
London report notes an international game involving teams and players, with scattered details about a match played in the city. Numbers and exact team names are unclear, but the piece centers on a tense contest and its immediate results.
Melbourne November 23 Mr Justice Kirby denied the Commonwealth Attorney General’s motion for a conference between Melbourne and Sydney waterside dispute parties. O J Gillard KC and K Anderson pressed the bid after a House statement by the National Service Minister. Gillard said government would pursue other measures and served a short service summons for 3 pm tomorrow. The judge suggested resuming if the Germans returnable next Monday to allow workers to return.
Justice Kirby warns of disciplinary action if workers do not return to work after the suspension of 48 men. He notes the court’s powers under the Stevedoring Industry Act and demands compliance with a constitutional process as talks with WWF and shipowners proceed. A Melbourne dispute review is promised with a on-the-spot inquiry if workers resume.
A Warsaw peace congress resolution urged stopping foreign involvement in Formosa and Korea. It proposed creating an international commission to examine crimes against humanity used in Korea and to assess responsibility, including General MacArthur, for the events.
The 18th Parliament held its first all-night sitting, ending at 4 am after midnight adjournment. Members, unused to lateness, slept in the Chamber and galleries. the Deputy Speaker ordered the bells rung twice to resume. Labour MPs criticized the Government for stalling its own Bill.
In Canberra on November 13, Senator Melasy and Senator McLeay discussed cargo allocations by the Combined Traffic Committee. They noted 45 vessels operate on the Queensland inter state run with a Commonwealth vessel Binburra added to move raw sugar to southern refineries and bring steel north, as shortages of basic materials are addressed across states.
The Daily Mail reports that false teeth are free under the health plan, but those who misplace them after parties and do not use them for eating must pay for replacements. Bristol NHS chairman Colonel F W Lennard criticizes treating dental care as a beauty act rather than a health act.
In Nicaragua, Cerro Negro volcano erupts violently near Leon and neighboring communities. Jets of flame rise hundreds of feet, ash clouds darken skies, and volcanic mud covers surrounding areas as underground rumblings continue.
London dispatch reports that Leader of the Opposition Sir Winston Churchill tonight tabled a motion in the House of Commons. The brief item notes parliamentary maneuvering during wartime discussions and opposition strategy as authorities prepare further debates.
The Cairns Hospitals Board receives a Treasury loan of £2250 for new operating theatre equipment and furniture at Cairns hospital. Expenditure approval covers septic system work at Cairns North State School. Cardwell Shire Council gets a £250 loan plus £250 subsidy for Hull River Dunk Island wharves. Executive Council approves subsidies and further expenditures for Tully Falls hydro project, access roads, and two Blaw Knox graders for road and dam works.
Forest rangers battled severe winds to reach a DC 3 wreck on a Rocky Mountain peak near Jackson. With 71 aboard and 13 adults plus children unaccounted, hopes for survivors faded as the plane burned at high altitude in severe weather. An Air Force rescue quadron stood by for action.
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