24 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1955
Page
1
Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru accuses Soviet leaders of twisting history in Western speeches during their tour. He criticizes Soviet narration of prewar alliances and Germany’s actions and defends Allied policies. The exchange centers on wartime history and current Western perceptions.
The Prime Minister outlines a major restructuring to reduce departmental overlap and cut red tape. The plan would merge functions into a centralized Department of Trade to tighten controls on imports and strengthen the balance of payments, with March as a possible deadline.
The report notes ongoing tension in Paraguay with reports of government actions and rebel activities. It mentions a commotion on Wednesday and mentions measures by authorities to restore order as clashes and political unrest unfold.
A royal audience and entertainment at Ruiekington Palace featured Sir Anthony and other members of the Royal Family. The Prime Minister attended as part of a weekly palace visit with a reception and formal duties observed during the afternoon event.
A jumble of 1950s style briefs notes reports from London on wartime gifts and repatriation, murders during Christmas shopping, and a long list of political and social items. New York covers a historic inn fire, atomic weapon talks, and a polio vaccination impact.
A report notes a £60 000 profit share plan intended for 147 employees. Details appear garbled with many nonstandard words and unclear context. The core item is the proposed profit sharing total and affected staff count.
Australian and Allied air units in Malaya prepare a Christmas feast for stationed personnel. Soldiers and sailors will receive a special seven course meal with regional dishes while pilots at Tengah and Changi stations plan to sew aprons and serve dinner. The piece notes shortages and a shift toward simpler menus and community support from Canberra and Singapore.
In Lisbon a report notes Portugal has brought a legal case against India over a maritime or territorial dispute. The article mentions international counts and requests for a ruling, with limited legible names and details due to damaged OCR.
A government pay cheque for 011.850 belonging to Department of the Literior employees was found in a gutter in Canheres. The finder handed it to a local official at the Commonwealth Bank to return to the rightful recipient. The incident prompted a Treasury inquiry into the handling of discarded payroll documents.
Sydney born Professor Gilbert Murray receives Germany's second highest civil award for outstanding achievements in scholarship. He is described as a leading orientalist and philosopher with ties to Oxford and Aachen universities. The report notes his later career and recognition by German authorities.
Fragmented OCR reports radioactive rain detected in Britain weeks after a hydrogen device test. Officials cite rain samples and possible fallout from Nevada tests, noting uncertain levels and potential public health concerns.
Dr. Coombs is reappointed governor of the Commonwealth Bank. Mr Richardson will serve as deputy governor for seven years. The appointments were announced yesterday by the Federal Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden, as the Government reinforced its top banking leadership.
A large crowd in Singapore welcomed Mr David Marshall back as his mission to prepare the colony for a new government continued. Dignitaries and Chinese dancers joined in the display while Labour Front members cheered for freedom.
The secretary general announced plans for a trip to Canberra for the United Nations meetings. He will attend the next meeting of the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East in Bangalore on February 2.
A World War era notice describes Mrs. Summer and Marjorie Gaimmer preparing a Christmas message to mothers. The event includes a global audience and a focus on home nursing and child welfare, tied to a Commonwealth address and a Queen’s broadcast prelude.
A fragment reports that an exam in Dublin or London area was disrupted or spoiled by Rudolph. The text mentions government and tutoring context with confusion over the examination and papers. Details are unclear but imply a disrupted test scenario and possible local response.
A police party reached the crash site where three men were found dead after the plane went down. The victims aboard were Captain D. J. Swain Officer A. Cole and Captain D. Buens from Melbourne.
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