What U S Navy Wants From Spain
A Navy officer argues the United States should seek large protected anchorages on the Spanish coast rather than fixed bases. He cites Ferrol and Cartagena as viable sites, capable of housing a modern fleet afloat with dry docks, water distillation, and supply facilities, while noting the strategic and morale benefits of offshore anchorage.
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Washington
U.S. Navy
Forrest Sherman
Generalissimo Franco
Whthi
Frowetek
Manis
Leyte Bay
Atlantic
Spain
Cartagenate
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Barcelona
Escombrera
U.S
France
Aritch
Malta
Staton
Atlante
Norfolk Poston
New York
Philadelphia
Charleston
South Carolina
Guantanamo
Cuba
Roosevelt Roads
Puerto Rico
Bermuda
Case for Yes in Herberton Referendum
Open air Grace Street Herberton meeting outlines T Gilmore case for the Yes vote on September 22 to empower government to curb Communist troublemakers in peace time. He cites Labour support for dissolution act, argues for freedom from subversive action, urges voters to study world affairs and vote Yes for safety and justice.
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Herberton
Grace Street
T. Gilmore
C. J. Burrell
P Kenny
Gilmore
Labour Party
Australian Communist Party
Evatt
Ussr
Salvage Plans for WWII Shipwrecks on Gulf Coast
The Maritime Administration backs salvaging about 125 World War II wrecks to ease steel and metal shortages. Two tankers in 40 to 60 feet of water off the Gulf coast are the first targets, with bids from civilians. Contractors would cover costs and share a government percentage of net profits from salvaged cargo and hulls.
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Washington
Maritime Administration
Gulf Coast
Innisfail Show Society Meets On Memorial Plans
Mr A L Drew presided as Percy Pease Memorial Fund Committee asked to act on ideas from a public meeting. Proposals include memorial gates at Pease Park and a street plaque for the late Member for Herbert. Society pledges £100, with possible future additions after assessing annual show results. Representatives to attend tonight’s meeting.
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Innisfail
A. L.drew
Innisfail Show Society
Percy Pease
A. J. Heyes
Ee Pee
A. G. Meyer
Soow Society
Show Programme And Fireworks Inquiry For Society
The society debated holding a Saturday show toward year end to boost funds and considered obtaining fireworks. Highland dancing and pipers were discussed to enhance entertainment. The secretary resigned effective September 30 and offered to stay as a committee member. A vacant president role was publicly advertised with extended deadline to September 30. The financial statement showed a credit balance of £660 19 1.
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Caid
Busines
Surprising World Land Share Figures Do Not Align
A read of a historical note claims Britain controls roughly thirteen million square miles of the earth's surface, with the Soviet Union next at about six million. Francs reportedly holds six square miles, while the United States and Brazil are said to tie near four thousand miles, creating a puzzling, error riddled panorama of global land shares.
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Britain
Soviet Union
United States
Brazil
Mt Garnet Sees Severe Drought Impact Across District
Mt Garnet and district face a severe drought with minimal rainfall. Cattle losses are probable, fires scorched nearly 500 square miles of grain, and water holes dry with polluted supplies. Farmers seek remaining feed while towns prepare for Oak Park races as drought relief plans are discussed at the Mt Garnet CQ.W.A. meeting.
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MT. Garnet
Mt Garnet
Fuary
Clive Bowman
Valley of Lagoons
Walter's Lake
Ium
Ted Young
Welfram
Fingertown
Pingertown
Oak Park
Conjuboy
Melbourne Theatres Relics Of Rat Gang Legend
In Bourke Street Melbourne the old Bijou theatre area once housed the feared Rate Push gang known as The Rats. They extorted theatre people with backmail and threats. A Sydney Garrick tale, later Tivoli, recalls a rainstorm ruse at an auction scene where managers soaked bidders, ending in the locals getting the last laugh.
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Bourke Street
Melbourne
Deeming
Dan Barry
Bea Blank
Qng
Garrick Theatre
Sydney
Garrick
Esapr Tre
Uni
High Dunsen
Heart operations succeed in Bakersfield area
Bakersfield report details two rare heart valve surgeries by Dr. Bert H. Cotton in Beverly Hills. Mrs Joyce Lee Owen aged 24 and Peter L. Pereida aged 40 recovered after valve scarring from rheumatic fever required heart removal, scar tissue removal, and valve replacement. Both had been given months to live before operations. Dr Cotton noted Owen’s membrane adhesion and cautioned full recovery may take longer for her. Pereida, formerly a Detroit toolmaker, plans to start an auto repair business shortly.
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Bakersfield
California
Kern County General Hospital
Bert H. Cotton
Pasadena
Everett Owen
Peter L. Perelda
Detroit
Philadelphia
Palierts
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MR. T. Gilmore Herberton
Mt Garret
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Q.C.W.A
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A. Hay
J. Newell
J. M. Cook
A. E. Bowden
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