17 Apr 1954
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1954
Page
1
Report indicates Mrs Petrov’s imminent departure to Russia fuels further mystery around her situation. Australian authorities deny missing papers and emphasize the embassy has not authorized removal. Officials refuse further comment as discussions continue.
A garbled report outlines a kidnapping case tied to Petrov and a Soviet ambassador. It claims U S officials discuss charges and potential actions amid international diplomacy, with references to Truman, Menaies, and State Department responses.
Dr Evatt accused the government of improper handling of the Petrov affair, urging an impartial tribunal for investigation. He condemned the caretaker administration and compared current moves to past governance, warning against political interference and stressing legal safeguards for due process.
Reports warn hydrogen bomb tests at Bikini may threaten Australia Japan sea routes. Professor Nishiwaki head of radiation studies calls for halt to tests, bans on their use, and appeals to authorities. A separate Calcutta dust sample from a Troy Sydney London airflight is noted.
Report states four additional Japanese ships show contamination after tests conducted aboard vessels. Observers note hull integrity remained generally sound though several compartments exhibited measurable radiation levels below safety thresholds. Authorities insist levels are within permitted limits and pose no immediate hazard to crew or public.
A royal yachting schedule reports Britannia en route to join Te Quest as Prince Charles and Princess Anne travel near the Med. Planes 116 expected to accompany the Royal Yacht amid stir for Humly reunion with the Queen. The voyage passage includes the Straits of Giavoltar and coastal patrols as the fleet nears the Mediterranean.
Army and Senate inquiry details outline charges against Senator McCarthy led by Roy Cohn. The telegram threat and release of documents are cited as parts of the dispute. McCarthy claims unfair treatment while the Army accuses attempts to block witness testimony and selective publication. Private David Schilling’s case is mentioned in the unfolding saga.
Reported pledges by United States leaders to strong defense in Europe amid threats, urging unity with North Atlantic Treaty allies. Statements stress deterring hydrogen and atomic weapons and maintaining collective security through EDC and NATO alignment.
Five people died in road crashes in New South Wales and nearby areas. A woman and a two year old child were decapitated in one collision near Granville. Names include Beryl Glow nell aged 93 and Margaret Glia. Police described multiple accidents along a rural highway as investigators worked at the scene.
Diplomatic chatter centers on a potential ten power pact for Southeast Asia. Sources say Allied unity risks collapse if Indo China crisis worsens, with nations like Netherlands New Guinea cited as vital to regional balance.
Vietminh troops mass in thousands for a renewed assault around Dien Bien Phu. The French defenses repel but face heavy pressure as the Vietminh strike from multiple camps in the surrounding area.
March 1953 saw a nine percent drop in US production across industry. The report notes declines in several sectors and highlights potential effects on employment and federal reserve indicators.
The 1963 Demographic Year Book reports world population rising by 20 million in a year, with numbers around 2480 million. The figures are from the United Nations agency and reflect population estimates up to 1983, noting uncertainties in the historical data.
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