15 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
1
A cameraman observed a row of children perched on a wall in the courtyard as the Institute of Anatomy staged a program of traditional and modern caravas by a Choral Group.
Report describes a tense Senate count in Victoria with a fight over the fifth seat and party faction tensions. Key figures including Labour and Liberal candidates are named amid party clashes and final tally details.
A weather front forced the aircraft carrying Soviet leaders including Khrushchev and Bulganin to divert toward Afghanistan, delaying plans to visit Moscow. Kabul officials indicated it was uncertain whether Bulganin and Khrushchev would proceed to Moscow or wait in Southern Russia until conditions improved.
Fragmentary note describes British bomber readiness and plans, mentioning Seon, Prien, and Ward. References air force targets, new craft development, and a possible Sardine Passer project. Specific names and places are unclear due to OCR damage.
Lieutenant Glen H. Lathrop of the U S Navy helicopter unit faced a perilous moment when his craft skimmed only eight feet above the water near the Greenville Victory freighter. He maneuvered to avoid a crash with a crowd on a wharf at Chrurchill? and hauled passengers to safety at Wigram Aerodrome, demonstrating full strength to push the copter away from the pier as the rotor stalled.
London readers report a royal flock event where Queen's Show Pen Kings Lyn and Nortolle judge the champion. The entry from Anguwerau Rabwit won third, while a prize was given for twine urge with Bacon Pine.
New York reports the Soviet Union vetoed a Western backed plan to admit new members to the United Nations, blocking Austria Jordan Canada China and others. The veto halted a historic expansion in the Security Council and drew sharp statements from national representatives.
In talks between Prime Minister Nebi and Soviet leaders, the USSR will supply India with a large steel output and oil, mining and other equipment under a broad trade agreement. The deal aims to boost manufacturing and reduce imports, shaping future economic cooperation.
Scribbled text reports a new Indonesian crisis linked to the air force and military leadership. The fragment mentions a government stance, a potential emergency meeting, and possible rebellions tied to officials and ministers, but details are obscured by corrupted wording.
The Soviet call for a Geneva Conference outcome urges broad participation including India and Red China. They insist on arms reductions and a ban on hydrogen bombs, while criticizing Western delays and urging peace and cooperation amid Cold War tensions.
West German security man Dr Ove John 16 reports to officials that during his dramatic crossing from East to West Germany he was drugged and abducted into Commune Kant Berlin by a friend. He says he awoke in Eastern Germany and escaped through crowds, aided by a West Berlin doctor Wolfang Wohlgemuth, with details from Bonn Reuters. The case involves border crossing and claims of forced removal amid political tension.
A damaged report details officer Lawrence McPreene sustaining severe injuries from a blown fuse device at Mount Pucks foothills on March 14. The text alleges neglect by Commonwealth and Chemical Industries Australia, citing failure to ensure equipment safety and premature release of a fuse detonator.
A woman named Mrs Annie Was ren of MacArthur Ket Merryllands died when a car was struck by a passing train near Henmon Street. The vehicle failed to stop as the gates were down and was struck by the train traveling toward Sydney. The driver, 43, sustained a shoulder injury and was treated at the scene. Police noted the crossing was protected by two gates and that the car entered the crossing after the signals were activated.
A garbled OCR summary references the Merchant Guild establishing a new order, penalties for members, and a central secretary figure. It mentions legal action and arbitration, with unclear names and dates, suggesting formal governance and enforcement measures within a mercantile body.
Fragmented dispatches describe King Haakon of Norway recovering from a broken thigh and planning Christmas at home. Reports note air force activity and American military involvement, with references to recent deaths and travel in Africa and Europe.
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