20 Apr 1954
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1954
Page
1
Senator McKenna, Labour leader in the Senate, criticizes the government handling of the Petrov affair. He cites rushed judgments and questions the timing of public statements amid ongoing investigations and commissions. He calls for careful, evidence based action and warns against politicizing the case.
A chaotic scene at an airport followed Mrs Petrov being pulled toward a plane as demonstrators fought police and dragged at the stairs. Couriers Ki ym and Kartenwhy aided by a Rumilan “mystery man” helped escort Mrs Petrov into the aircraft amid a large crowd. Police and aviation officials later separated the throng, and Mr Wentworth with escorts prepared to board as the plane remained grounded amid calls for free elections and political protest.
A young boy named Robert died in a collision on Glen Waverley road while a car driven by J J Cooper Beaufort collided with another vehicle. The boy’s mother and sister, plus four other people, were injured. The child arrived at a hospital dead on arrival.
Sydney Monday report details a bus crash five miles from Jenolan Caves where a vehicle plunged 200 ft. into dust and four passengers were admitted to hospital. Injured include May Maudel 42 from Sona na Sat Bay and Helena Foster 70 from Sydney, with spinal injuries and severe shock. others received treatment and were released. Police say rope was used to stabilize the bus. the incident occurred at a road bend near Tree on the dust.
Royal party travels from Nu nine governor’s up country residence at 14000 feet in the Ceylon mountains for a civic welcome and a reception with Kandiya chiefs. The sacred Tooth relic will be shown with garlands removed to reveal precious stones. a grand procession of elephants is planned as the King and Queen meet the people.
Reports describe Mrs Petrov resisting a summons and remaining at the Soviet Embassy area in Canberra. A heavy security escort accompanied Petrov as vehicles moved along Canberra roads amid police and diplomatic activity.
Bevanite policy momentum emerged as the Co operative Party conference at Blackpool voted by more than two to one against arming Western Germany. Chairman W Coldrick led Labour and co operative members in backing non-arming stances amid intra party tensions.
Report notes a 73 pound kingfish speared at Peat Monday and references top records in spear fishing. Mentions Underwater Spear and a collection or event titled Areelation by ng ant with unclear attribution.
Police in Copenhagen probe a Danish doctor over an operation last year on an American patient named Charlotta Uno, who arrived in New York after a year of treatment abroad. A police spokesman noted the patient was questioned before the doctor left Coppenhagen, amid reports of a kitchen table procedure and possible improprieties.
California Senator Thomas Kuchel voices opposition to a sole U.S. military intervention in Indochina. He states support would be possible only if French forces collapse and regional leaders advise, while Democrats refuse to commit. The interview notes Trump era era tensions and mentions Geneva talks and a return to Australia in three weeks.
London reports that the Vietminh are prepared to begin negotiations to end the war in Indochina. The broadcast notes peace is possible with goodwill from French authorities and cites Geneva Conference as looming. French High Command reports fortified outposts near the Tav region and remains involved as talks approach.
A British private died from wounds in an ambush near Port Said after a Suez Canal movement from Set Fund. Egyptian police and British military authorities opened inquiries. A wounded driver survived and was not seriously hurt as crowds were drawn to the scene amid political tensions and the military junta’s standing.
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