Five Unopposed In Representatives
Nominations closed for the Commonwealth elections on April 28 with fewer candidates than in 1949. Five House members were re elected unopposed including the Leader of the Country Party. Communist Party fields 23 seats. Senate ballot positions favor Government in several states. In Tasmania and other states discussions claimed top spots may break a Senate deadlock.
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Communist Party
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Western Australia
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Victoria
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New South Wales
Nnland
Grigeane
House of Reprevntatives
Beleve Tinee
Benate
Erveena
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Senate ballot order sparks party position shifts in NSW
Sydney reports on the Senate ballot draw across states showing top and second spots allocated to Communist and Liberal Country Party groups and Labour reactions. Voter guidance and preference sequences appear, with party spokesmen noting potential impacts on Labour and Liberal candidates, and official lists detail candidates by electorate including NSW and Victoria.
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Minji Didater
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Victoria
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Kimtend
Jones
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Povilion
Liberal Country Party
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Senate Ball
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Prasant People’s Party
Blnia
Goumiry
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Canidates
First Snow Falls In Southern States
Canberra reports its second low reading on record as snow touched southern reins with alpine towns dipping to near minus 14 F. The April maximum barely reached 51.1 F, the heaviest April snow in years on Mt Ginn and Mt Pranicin by midday. Department of the Interior warns of a severe winter ahead for workers and residents.
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Prey
Canarra
Vertersay
Ginn
Pranicin
Re beBinging
Commonwealth
Xingaton
Canberra Hospital Board
Tr. A. Trams
Iinet Aurfialf Mit Coe
Victoria Swept by Storm in Australia
Melbourne reports a severe storm sweeping Victoria for a second time this year. Gale winds reached 61 mph with torrential rain flooding coastal areas and causing widespread disruption across the state. The Port Phillip Bay area faced the strongest gusts as ships struggled, while mountains remain snowbound and temperatures plunged well below normal.
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Victoria
Carnar
Tammy
Acrous
Baas Strait
Port Phillip Bay
Shire
Ona
Nahar
Luga
Abe
MacArthur Urges Chinese Nationalist Aid in Korea War
General MacArthur favored any Chinese nationalist troops against the Communists. Representative Martin released MacArthur's reply after writing to the general asking views on Chinese nationalist support in Korea. The exchange centers on strategy, diplomacy, and the aim to win the war with allied strength despite Communist opposition.
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Macarthur
Joseph Martini
Marlin
Une of Chines
Martin
Copl Gaparal Machethur
Tome
Europe
Asia
India denies passports to Reds under new policy
AAP Reuters report notes India refused passports to certain Reds amid a stated policy shift. The piece mentions figures and events around scientific and cultural figures attending a conference in India and references Continent policy implications.
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India
A.A.P Reuter
Joliot Curie
Dean Hewslett Johnson
Seid
Peasy Ce
Egypt presses for U S aid over Syria aggression
Egyptian Foreign Under-Secretary Hakky Pasha says Arab states and Egypt will take action if Syria’s aggression continues. Prime Minister Nahas Pasha cites Anglo American French security pledge and asks Britain and the United States to intervene. Reports say Syrian troops still hold the demilitarised town of T Marsan as Arab observers report growing border tensions and allied responses.
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Syria
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Nahas Peake
Terrang
Atrot
Moe
Britain
Uni
TL Marsan
Myris
Torceil
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Tnraeil
Armistic Commision
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United Orations
Captain Taylor at Easter Island report from Chile
A Chilean Navy report states Captain Taylor’s party encountered bad weather en route from Quintero to Easter Island aboard the second Lex of la tetinight. The voyage proceeded without incident despite rough conditions near the 264 Might.
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Easter Island
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Quimero
Reds Press North Korea Front in Central Push
Allied forces on the Korean front push toward Chorwon as ground fighting concentrates on the central front. United Nations troops advance about several miles north of the Imjin River, with eight miles to Chorwon and forces pressing to split enemy lines and drive Chinese defenders from key positions.
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Chorwon
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Premier air clash near Manchurian border pitts fighters against Migs
An extended air engagement near the Manchurian border involved American fighters clashing with Russian Migs. The U S claims multiple enemy planes were shot down or damaged while American jets reported no losses. Communist forces claimed heavier damage. The battle lasted over 16 minutes at high altitude, with about a dozen Migs reported down and many more damaged according to both sides.
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Manchurian
Ith Air Forcs
Churchill to Visit Truman in Washington
President Truman said Winston Churchill will call on him in Washington next month, noting the personal nature of the visit. The White House plans indicate the two leaders will discuss postwar unity and allied cooperation as Churchill prepares for a trip to Beirut.
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Washington
Winston Church- 1
ULB
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Beitpin
XED Leaders Back Down in Unich PS
Fragmentary text shows XED leaders retreating amid internal tensions during a period labeled tral Ohio la ea foat days with vague references to loyalty, committees, and movements. Names Manas farke Alford ane appear in a garbled list.
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Farke
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Britain to withdraw camnal zone in renewed talks
London reports indicate the cabinet plans withdrawal of the canal zone and will focus talks on dates and conditions for the exit, with attention to the role of Egyptian troops and the timetable for handover. The statement signals diplomacy aimed at resolving the dispute.
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Priday
Thermoe
Sachsen
Trent
Purge of Czech Diplomats Reported in London
Fragmentary dispatch from Prague through a London correspondent reports a purge of Czech diplomats. The text is garbled but indicates state actions against ambassadors and possible public inquiry or reassignment.
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United States
Frenos
Prague
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