Coal Miners Vote to Resume Work in Immediate Settlement
Miners across Tasmania and Queensland overwhelmingly backed an immediate return to work with 4 829 voting against continued strike inaction and 1 204 in favor. Central Council will decide on return timing, with meetings set for Friday or Monday. Authorities note coal losses and wage impacts, while leaders warn against federation disintegration if talks fail.
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Miners’ Federation
Central Council
Tasmania
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Central
Perth
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Clarey
A. F. Monk
Ihentral Council
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Roops
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Army
Mr. Chambers
Chambers
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Miami
R.a.af
Communists Move to Take Over Czech Churches
Church leaders say the government plans a bill in the National Assembly to seize church property and control over appointments and finances. The Vatican and Holy See ties have cooled as 6,000 priests and lay members face government pressure while some priests resist, excommunication noted. Miners’ strike ends with a government-backing decision praised as a blow to Communist leaders.
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National Assembly
Reuter
Vatican City
Holy See
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Ferrier Finishes 23rd in All-American Golf Event
Jim Ferrier tied for 23rd with 286 at the All-American golf tournament in Chicago earning 170 dollars. Joloyd Mangran led a shaky field with 276, while Sam Snead and others posted 280s. Mangram won 3,333 dollars in prize money.
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Jim Ferrier
Prise Mapray
Joloyd Mangran
Sam Snead
Gaayten Hacner
Chandler Harper
Mangram
British Traders Revolt Over 5 Per Cent Cut
London reports an uprising of nearly 250000 retail traders against a 5 percent cut in utility clothing footwear and household textiles prices. Small shopkeepers fear many may have to shut their doors unless trade organizations are consulted by the Board of Trade.
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London
Britain
TOC
Board of Trade
Marriage of Hollywood's Bashful Bachelor
Hollywood star James B Stewart wed Gloria McLean at Brentwood Presbyterian Church in a gala ceremony. The No 1 bashful bachelor braved the moment on the church steps and, asked for a pose with his bride, replied softly and smiled.
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James B Stewart
Gloria McLean
Stewarts
Stewart
Brentwood Presbyterian Church
Tasmania Battered by Fierce North West Gale
A fierce northwest gale swept Tasmania causing widespread damage to buildings, disrupted telephone services, and blocked roads. Southern Tasmania was cut off by a central break with delayed communications. Weather officials forecast the gale to ease tomorrow.
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Mania
Tasmania
Worat
Weather Bureau
Princess Elizabeth May Visit Malta With Duke of Edinburgh
Princess Elizabeth may join the Duke of Edinburgh in Malta for naval duties though no plan is set. The Duke’s improved health allows him to cut back on public engagements and indicates possible reduced official duties ahead.
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London
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Malta
No resumption date for beer deliveries stated
President of the U S V A Mr Connolly said no fixed date for beer deliveries restart. Brew men seek priority with emergency saver authorities but many other matters take precedence.
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U.S.V.A
Mr. Connolly
Secretary Johnson Warns Europe’s Weakness Threatens U.S. Security
Secretary Johnson testified before the Joint Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committee that Western Europe’s weakness could tempt the Soviet and endanger America. He urged foreign military aid to prevent European overrun and preserve U.S. security.
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Web
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America
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Jane
United States
Ratifying Wheat Agreement Moves Forward
Venezuela joined forty one countries in ratifying the four year International Wheat Agreement during a Washington gathering last March. The latest round brings total ratifications to twenty four.
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Venezuela
Washington
Philippine Leaders Meet as Truman Visits
President Quirino and President Truman held talks during the U S visit, with Quirino warning the free world task is only half done and urging renewed Asia strategy. Truman said he would not return empty handed, while noting a possible distance in the Philippines remains under consideration.
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America
Truman
United States
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Fresh Earth Quake Rumbles Through Ecuador
Disaster in Ecuador as tremors topple buildings near Peliico and Patale. U.S. aid planes bring water purification kits and DDT while troops enforce order amid looting fears. Officials cite 2000 to 10000 dead with uncertain final tally. isolation and food shortages reported in Banos and Quito.
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Ecuador
Ambato
Panama Canal Zone
Planca
D.D.T
Patale
Banos
Damages from Displaced Persons in Germany Reported
Authorities in the Bueckenburg district say displaced persons caused £1,250,000 in damage over four years. About 16,000 residents from 15 nations were billeted in 1,713 houses near Bueckenburg and Minden since 1945, with 13 murders 560 armed robberies and thousands of thefts noted.
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London
Bueckenburg
Germany
Bueckeburg
Minden
Red Cross Conference Rejects Russian Ban on Atomic Warfare
A 50 nation Red Cross conference yesterday dismissed a Russian resolution to outlaw the atomic bomb and biological and chemical warfare. Delegates from the East and West debated war conduct and civilian protection as a new convention was developed. The vote was 35 to nine with five abstentions, declaring the proposal out of order.
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Gemeva
Red Cross
Tussie
Foreign Ministers Propose Council of Europe Reforms
The Foreign Ministers recommend a Joint Committee of Ministers and Assembly delegates to set rules for relations within the Council. They approve a three point agenda covering economic, social security, and cooperation roles, and discuss including human rights. An Irish push to draw Britain from Northern Ireland is noted.
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Council
Council of Europe
Beven
Ragong
Lthe
Trish
Alother
Sean MacBride
Corres Rns
Strasbourg
Britain
Northern Ireland
Comrades in Romanian Army Adopt Tovarash Greeting
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence decrees that comrade is to be used as the term of address and greeting in the army. Tovarash mirrors the Russian greeting warich in the Romanian context.
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Bucharert
Tlonal Defence
Tovarash
Warich
Cape Insists on Investment for Buying Cape Town Trade
Cape Town reports a government proposal to require exporters to invest sterling payments in Union government stocks to finance whisky imports. The plan aims to prevent sterling outflow and may extend to other imports, with Hollywood showing interest in barter trading and the US film quota possible.
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Cape Times
Hollywood
U.S
South Africa
Marshall Aid for Britain Aimed at £252 Million
Western European nations initially forecast 1190 million for 1949 50 with American aid trimming the grant. Early cuts spared essentials but remained high, with negotiators in Paris expected to set Britain’s total near £252 million before briefing the OEEC council.
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Britain
Paris
Senate
Japan Whaling Expedition to Antarctic Approved
General MacArthur approves a Japanese whaling expedition to the Antarctic for a test year. Two fleets of about 30 vessels including two factory ships will sail for the Antarctic in mid November.
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Aa.p.reuter
Tokyo
Second attack on nun targets St. Damian’s Convent
Dublin police investigated a second night assault on a nun at St. Damian’s Convent. Detectives link the incident to the man who stabbed and punched Sister Veronica O’Neill, with the nun grabbing the attacker’s jacket as he fled and handing it to authorities.
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London
Dublin
Veronica O'Neill
St. Damian's Convent
Woodcock V Savold World Title Bout set after delay
British heavyweight champion Bruce Woodcock plans a world title clash with Loi Savold in London after a bedside confer ences at Woodcock’s home. Promoter Jack Solomons said a September fight was not ruled out. Woodcock remains confined to bed for about ten days more while recovering from a shoulder injury.
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Bruce Woodcock
Loi Savold
Jack Salomons
Woodcock
Bruce
Solomons Anid
Savolds
Joc Eo 4
Tala
Jack Solomona
Israel Triples Wheat Production in Australia Study Visit
Melbourne report notes Tarael tripled wheat output using Australian seed and modern machinery. Mr FE Lipovetaky of the Israeli Farmers' Federation tours Australia to study cattle and farming methods with plans to visit New Zealand after two months, touring all States.
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Tarael
FE. L. Lipovetaky
Israeli Farmers’ Federation
Lipovetaky
Australia
New Zealand
Postal facilities planned for Narrabundah suburb
Labour candidate Mr. 8 R Rhodes said post facilities will be provided at Narrabundah corner shop this month after a pledge to Postmaster General Senator Cameron. Inquiries are under way for Amalie Turner and O'Connor facilities with Rhodes hopeful decisions will follow.
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8. R. Rhodes
Senator Cameron
Canberra
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Turner
O'Connor
Rhodes
Duke on motor yacht run aground found afloat near Gowesla
A motor yacht grounded near Ryde Isle was refloated at midweek at Gowesla bridge. The vessel Gowre from the Fanny Ross, owned by Lieut General Sir Frederik Browning, was reported with the incident involving Princess Eliasbcrg and the Week.
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Gowesla
Princess Eliasbcrg
Fanny Ross
Frederik Browning
Reward For Stolen Jewels Aimed At Robber Disposal
A notice warns of a large reward for the return of the Begum's jewels, noting the theft and suggesting the unique value makes disposition by thieves extremely difficult. Authorities emphasize pursuing the responsible robbers.
Rescue Plan For Marooned Antarctic Scientists
The Falkland Islands Governor announced air rescue will be attempted for Britain's single scientist team marooned at Stonington Islands near Graham Land after the relief ship John Briscoe failed to reach them. A Norseman aircraft under construction will operate with an Auster Guard to launch when ice permits.
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London
Britain
Antarctic
Falkland Islands
Sir Miles Clifford
Stonington Islands
Marquette Bay
Graham Land
John Briscoe
British Broadcasting Commission
Canada
Floata
Alia
John
General Assembly Approves Prayers for Session
New York reports the Special Committee backed a Secretary-General suggestion to open and close each annual Assembly session with a moment of silence for prayer and meditation. The plan passed six to none with ax abstentions, sparking worldwide debate over accommodating multiple faiths.
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Usn.o
Trygve Lie
New York Times
Ptigion
New Wharves Planned for Papua New Guinea Ports
The Minister for External Territories, Mr Ward, announced government approval for spending 636000 pounds to build new wharves in Papua and New Guinea. The facilities will replace the temporary wartime structures and are set for Tan Port Moresby Samarai Miling Kokopo.
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Papua and
New Guinea
P Anid
Tan Port Moresby
Samara
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