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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1950
Page
1
A Tribune report quote suggests the timing of a government statement on anti Communist measures may indicate influence from the Communist Party. Ministers reply that such insinuations imply hidden party travelers in the Cabinet and prompt questions about loyalty and safeguards.
A speech discussing public service aims and the Communist plan to disrupt production. The speaker warns high prices erode purchasing power, claims Communists seek to wreck American industry, and argues the need to decide between national change or foreign influence. He asserts unions and politics shape policy and production.
In a Labour Party dominated session members debated anticommunist measures and security rhetoric. Ministers spoke on Communist influence, noting security of ministers and government departments while warning against leftist infiltration and urging prompt action.
A Melbourne scene as MPs discuss a controversial bill and religious figures voice strong opinions. Walter Spooner and other members debate potential impacts on the Communist Party status, with church leaders warning against suppressing faith. The debate centers on rights, public order, and political influence in Australia.
Morning papers report Mr Men Mit condemns daily press for alleged plots to outlaw British dock strike. No legal measures planned in Britain, but rumors tie to dockers unions and Communist influence. Fragmentary account notes civil unrest and accusations amid wartime inflation and political tension.
A fragmented report notes tensions within Queensland Labour as the North Queensland Labour Party splits from the main body amid wartime divisions. Opposition gains and potential candidate realignments loom, with Labour fearing a weakened showing at the polls.
Sydney observers say Labour Party factions may split over anti- Communist legislation. Three large Communist-led unions poised to decide policy as Minerv Federation and Australian Railways Union discuss stance. AM A and union leaders caution against eroding worker rights while calling for clear government action.
A Time and Life Magazine correspondent Robert Doyle and Yale professor Raymond Kennedy were killed by a four to five man gang in West Java. Villagers report the pair were abducted near Bondorong Cherihan, held at a cave, then shot and buried along the highway.
Acting chairman of the State Parliamentary Labour Party backs a bill to outlaw the Communist Party amid party divisions. Ministers accuse Communists of conspiring to control government, while federal caucus and Labor figures debate the action and legality.
The U S Senate defeated a 28 321 420 loan to Franco Spain with a 42 38 vote after an amendment requiring the Export Import Bank to fund the loan was rejected. Senator Pam Connally and others warned the move could jeopardize Western democracy and the Marshall Plan aims.
Pakistan seeks a role in future sterling negotiations as London reports indicate possible moves. Ghulam Mohammed, Pakistan’s finance minister, says no commitments will be made without Pakistan approval. Officials stress opportunity to participate in talks and shape terms.
After five years of experimentation the Buraian Dairies Association promotes powdered butter as a stable product. They claim it can be moved indefinitely without souring and foresee promising demand in frozen markets and axle trade.
A misread town notice reports the overtime ban being lifted at a local facility amid shift continuations planned for Sunday. Officials say staffing adjustments and compliance with labor rules guided the move.
A Washington foreign policy leader urged drafting the United Nations without the Soviet Union. He argued the charter is dated and called for a new front of freedom loving nations to preserve human liberty. Former President Hoover and others weighed reorganizing the UN or forming a united front to counter communism.
The French cabinet fired a communist professor amid a broader shakeup. The new Atomic Energy Chief and Prime Ministerial pledge are announced as the cabinet resolves to curb communist influence and loyally support the republic during a tense political period.
Moscow reports a new five year plan for Russia with emphasis on industrial growth and strategic development. Officials announce targets for agriculture, energy, and manufacturing sectors amid rapid policy shifts.
London reports Britain de facto recognizes Jordan and the postwar frontiers in eastern Palestine while delaying full determination of Jerusalem. Kenneth Younger said troops were sent to Aqaba during the Palestine war and no broader boundary claims were made beyond de facto recognition of Jordan and Israel’s neighbours.
London reports indicate drafting of a Japan treaty with Britain and other powers. A common youth working party will meet Monday to discuss the framework and the possible inclusion of a reciprocal recognition of Japan for trade abroad as part of the final agreement.
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