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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1954
Page
1
Premier Chou En-lai said China is ready to receive UN Secretary-General Hammarskjold in Peiping to discuss the imprisonment of eleven U.S. airmen accused of spying amid tensions over Korea. The broadcast quoted Beijing as welcoming the visit and seeking discussions on related international tensions.
In New York on Friday the Secretary-General refused to comment on reports that a meeting with the Communist China ambassador in Stockholm is planned this weekend. A Reuters stringer quotes him saying he did not wish to discuss rumors and would not comment on the specifics. An AP report from Monrovia notes continuing attention on Mr. Hae marikoolt’s position, with pundits weighing potential shifts.
A defaced report states a quarry theft at Annandale involving wool valued at £7,000. The offender faced a two year term in prison with further credit for complicity, and a 12 month concurrent sentence was considered by Judge Redabuw.
President Eisenhower's administration is reported to consider reducing US military forces in 1959. The report cites defense reform and reorganization plans affecting Army Navy and air components. An expansion of Allied command and potential NATO collaborations are mentioned alongside authority shifts for strategic officers.
London reports say Winston Churchill sought to appoint a Royal Commission to investigate delays in the delivery of new RAF aircraft. Churchill questioned the War Office about production and promised a full discussion after the New Year. Franke Benwick noted critics said efforts had yielded little progress.
The report details widespread crop destruction across Ireland due to floods. It notes substantial agricultural losses, marooned areas, and mentions the impact on local industry and livelihoods. The text highlights disrupted farming and damaged fields, with accounts of overwhelmed communities and urgent relief needs.
At the Vatican on Friday Professor Riccardo Galeassi warned that Pope Pius XII’s health is weakening. He noted the Pope is fed light broths and is being examined after X rays showed strain near the stomach area. The doctor said strength and thirst are critical factors, with no certainty of improvement.
The RAAF investigates a Darwin air smuggling ring with parcels labeled top feces containing nylon stockings and heaters. Officials say police and customs intercepted imports from Singapore as squads led by M C Murray and M O Reilly arrived to review trials. a typist was fined £5 for unlawful nylon goods. A Darwin shopkeeper facing a similar action is anticipated. two weeks ago warrant officer Leslie Robertson was fined £80 for prohibited goods.
England struggles in the second Test as Morris and Bailey face tricky bowling from Lindwall and Wardle. Wardle's dramatic batting and Wardle and McGowan-esque fielding create tense moments, while Lindwall dominates with pace and swing. Australia leads with strong bowling, and England finishes the day with several key dismissals and a modest total.
Fragmented text shows Russia threatening France over a Paris treaty, with references to diplomatic figures and possible responses. The article mentions ministers and ambassadors, foreign secretaries, and warnings of action if a pact is ended, signaling tense Franco Russian relations and potential shifts in alliances.
Partial readable text notes a challenge to transport Acts in two states. Mentions a Commissioner for Roads and a dispute over rates and provisions. No clear outcomes or dates are discernible from the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss US reliance on air power and planes for troop and cargo transport during war. Mentions surface shipping, submarines, and a phased timeline of critical days, with references to possibly Soviet or communist threats and naval operations.
A Russian envoy reports progress toward normalizing relations with Japan, detailing talks led by Molotov and Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu. The discussions focus on maintaining formal ties while avoiding white or direct alignment with any side.
Canada plans to maintain wheat price support in 1955 amid global market pressures. Officials cited international coordination, potential supply shocks, and a desire to stabilize farmers’ income while navigating yearelong trade frictions and policy talks in London.
A bus collision at a level crossing on Old Guise Harbour Road near Riv cr ater Teeater area left four dead and ten injured. The accident occurred as the bus, carrying about 40 passengers, was struck by a train near Omar station, with responders treating the wounded and notifying authorities.
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