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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1952
Page
3
A crowd incident at a San Francesca church led to multiple deaths and injuries as panic spread during a procession. Authorities report chaotic scenes with valuables stolen and several individuals detained for questioning.
Poman defeats Belirdjmall-Mareet 78 to 8 in a men s title race as Sedge Amhenr LMA Goftes led with a dominant performance. The match ended with a clear 28 point margin.
Rain slowed finals at Queanbeyan Buster tennis event but drew a crowd of about 250 for the men open doubles final. W Sidwell and Rex Patterson won in straight sets over Blawell and Patterson, with other semifinals and finals noted for junior and age group events. Final matches and Haon Munaro singles targeted for completion around Anzac Day weekend.
War hero Dan Raymond White, 35, allegedly killed a veteran and robbed a farm woman of 130 dollars after a chase with police. He reportedly fired on officers, abandoned his car, and fled on foot through woods as police returned fire. White, a World War II veteran who won the Silver Star, had robbed a farm woman and carried a revolver during the attack.
Manila reports a man named Pomeroy Wind, described as a former American, was marched to stand trial on murder and arson charges. He faces a Philippine government proceeding. officials indicate the case could carry the death penalty, with no objection from the U.S. government.
University of Chicago pathologist Dr Paul Brelner warns in New York that only about 10 percent of all cancer types were curable with then current knowledge and treatment. He notes that remaining patients faced incurable outcomes unless new detection and treatment methods emerge.
In Cuenca, political riots during a weekend clash left one person dead and over 60 injured as pro government supporters disrupted a campaign stop. Police dispersed crowds with tear gas after a radio station was attacked and partially destroyed amid escalating violence in the Presidential race.
Puerto Rico legislature calls for full investigation into Pan American Airways DC-4 crash that killed 82 aboard amid claims of criminal negligence. Legislator Ruben Genta Pudo tables the motion, citing safety lapses before the New York flight.
The union presses members to return to work by 3 p.m. tomorrow after a Thursday meeting with Mr. Austin. If the decision is to resume, plans for higher margins may proceed. Government actions include dismissal notices and deregistration applications, with army involvement possible. The strike has halted trains and caused revenue losses over 2,000,000.
Holiday makers returned to the city amid variable travel conditions. Torrential rain on the South Coast disrupted some journeys but most travelers reached Central Station with trains running near normal times. Sydney hosted large crowds at major events, with about 80 000 attendees across the day and record takings at Randwick and the Rugby League match.
An informal note outlines a proposed Institute in Fiji focusing on agricultural economy research and training. It mentions a British principal and Indian influences, aims to select scholars for technical agricultural courses, and notes funding, student fees, and suitability concerns.
The Marquess of Galierney, KG, P.O., born at Stone and Christ Church Oxford, served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs in 1935.08 and as Paymaster-General in 1940. He was Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs from 1940 to 1942, raised to the Lords in 1961 as Baron Cecil of Basendon, and led the House of Lords from 1947.
Melbourne report details three hospital admissions from a Saturday head-on collision between the Melbourne Warrnam Bool and Port Parry Malleourne Paina. Injured are Mrs Hannah Rae 4 Duke Street Kew with fractures. Donald Dasing 26 Bay Street Tearing with skull fracture. Walter Bray 25 Raven Street West Gee long with facial injuries and shock.
a Melbourne delegate described as anti Labour when discussing the book Power Without Gleey. Mr Hoban claimed the book was anti Labour and questioned whether its leaflets had been distributed. Mr Martin said they must be read and the leaflets given out, while Terence referred to the book in the discussion.
Royal family marks Easter at Windsor Castle in a season noted as one of Britain’s warmest since the war. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth observe the grounds with visits from Princes and Duchesses. The Duke of Windsor’s absence is noted as the gathering includes a family picnic at Frogmore.
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