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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1952
Page
1
In a cautious briefing Colonel Tibben disclosed that foreign agents penetrated a secret base in Utah where the first stony bomb crew trained. He said the claim was informal and posed no confirmation of espionage beyond the noted training area and activities.
Tremendous Australian success centers on Hopman as the vital factor in the Challenge Round. The report praises Australian form, notes McGregor and others shaping the match, and highlights U.S. setbacks with serve and line calls amid a tense Davis Cup context.
The report notes that McGregor did not visit or discuss a move related to seating or air travel arrangements. It mentions a medal and a manual unrelated to actual seating plans, with unclear context about a possible trip or event.
New York reports describe two stars moving at extraordinary speeds. Dr Joseph Pearce notes one star at 48 miles per second, another at 12% miles per second, with orbital paths spanning millions of miles and recent separations of about 12 million miles.
Police detained a man near Albury Victoria after a report of a man watching women and a call out to all patrols. The suspect, described as 25 to 30, about six feet, with a pale moustache, was released after questioning. A vacant allotment near Waverton was linked to a Christmas Day murder, with police continuing to investigate several men.
A fragmented report recounts a wartime era espionage tale linking Red Warrington and a May 1001rime. British and U S press notes discuss Soviet agents, Canadian passport schemes, and a chain of arrests. The piece notes freed prisoners and a Labour-Progressive Party organizer linked to a spy network.
A fragmentary report to a New York Grand Jury alleges disloyal activity linked to United Nations posts. It mentions Secretary of State Dean Acheson and Attorney General Robert McGranery, plus a telephonist relay and security questions about Americans, with names and details garbled in the text.
South Africa defeats Australia by 88 runs in the second Test after a challenging start. Australia faltered to nine wickets in the first innings, but posted a resilient reply before South Africa consolidated, with standout performances from key bowlers and batters aiding a decisive win.
Detailed cricket report describes the Australian XI facing South Africa in a Test at Sydney starting January 9. The innings ended at 208 all out amid fluctuating scoring and notable bowling by Tyte, Tayfield, and Meller with highlight moments from Watkins and Innes, in a contested match with several miscues and tense fielding.
The West Australian reports plans for a February 14 election with Premier J. McLarty noting nominations close January 30. The Liberal Party faces a parliament majority test as campaign shifts focus to Labor opposition led by A. Hawke. Campaigns target seats including Victoria Park and Albany with party strategies linked to shifting regional support.
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