Richardson Report Pensions Issue Divides Parties
The Richardson report on pensions becomes the main issue for both parties as government and opposition align around its recommendations. Final decisions hinge on amendments proposed by Lib MP Wheeler and the fate of non contributory pensions. Cabinet backs the recommendations, signaling likely acceptance with the April Cabinet meeting and parliamentary vote imminent.
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Caucus to Decide on Richardson Committee Proposals
The Opposition Leader Dr Evatt urged full adoption of the Richardson Committee report or shelfing it. Labour members press for amendments and extra time. No external dictates govern the Wednesday caucus vote.
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Caucus Moves For Dismissal Of Dr Turnbull
Premier Reeve leads caucus in a move to remove Dr Turnbull from the cabinet after a lengthy meeting. The caucus voted to begin ministerial appointment steps, with an executive council meeting to implement the decision and potential ALP state executive referral. If early elections occur, they may be held mid next month with Turnbull possibly contesting Bass as an independent.
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Fraser Rejects Salary Rise For Parliament Members
In Canberra Mr. A. D. Fraser of Eden Monaro criticised a proposed fully justified salary rise and condemned the Richardson Committee's non-contributory pension recommendations for ministers and Opposition leaders as inappropriate. He urged Parliament to decide pay without outside influence while noting the government’s contrast with pension reform.
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Battle For Tibet Intensifies Amid Tibetan Exodus
The Dalai Lama and accompanying family move toward Towang after escaping Chinese troops as reinforcements and paratroops reportedly flood into Tibet. The Statesman cites a Khamba defense line, with about 10,000 Tibetan deaths and widespread hunger. Nehru promises to meet the Dalai Lama, stressing India’s interest in Tibet’s autonomy while not committing to restore it. Pravda blames American imperialism for the crisis.
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Eisenhower Warns Against Appeasement At Gettysburg Speech
President Eisenhower in a Gettysburg College convocation warned that appeasing the Soviet Union and communists risks emboldening them to seek world domination. He urged understanding of U S efforts, support for foreign aid, and unity with Western powers to uphold the Free World against atheistic dictatorship.
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NATO Forces Parade Marks 100th Anniversary
Britain and nine nations staged a Rhine parade with jets and a French Dutch Belgian Luxembourg Portugal and West Germany flotilla led by General Lauris Norstad to celebrate NATO's centennial. Tens of thousands watched under clear skies as NATO stressed unity and shared military traditions rather than armed might.
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RSL Opposes Politician Pay Increase Amid Pensions Debate
The State Executive of the RSL joins criticism of the Richardson report opposing salary and allowance hikes for politicians after a flat rejection of war pension increases. The national RSL will resubmit higher pension claims as war service has improved. The State Labour Council backs blocking the report while protest meetings are planned. Leading unions in NSW also condemn the increases.
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Inquiry Group to Visit Nyasaland Soon
Britain's Colonial Office plans for the Commission of Inquiry into the Nyasaland disturbances to depart London by air next Thursday. Colonial Secretary Lennox-Boyd weighs form and privacy concerns as the inquiry contemplates its sitting arrangement.
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