14 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1950
Page
1
Sydney Maley notes the cabinet is examining how election basis rules affect by election timing. Ministers fear government defeat may be extended by delays urged by factions, with May 8 as a possible date and cabinet meeting anticipated tomorrow to decide.
Washington reports a race between the United States and Russia to develop a hydrogen bomb powered submarine. The issue hinges on whether full print rights should be granted for accelerated work on atomic power for submarines and the hydrogen device. The Joint Atomic Energy Committee and the American appointments discuss prioritizing atomic power development for submarines and the hydrogen bomb.
Wartime air raid warnings are being restored on the West Coast with government orders for air defense. Officials report a large expected turnout for civil defense drills as about 46,000 workers are anticipated to be mobilized within weeks to safeguard key areas.
A chaotic police operation at Kallong airport disrupts traffic as officers and security teams seal sections of the facility. Witnesses report armed patrols and heightened tensions with authorities warning of potential threats amid ongoing security concerns.
Fragmentary OCR summary notes a windy page with scattered names and phrases. It mentions England and a sweep at Bl ratte and a mentee ae eee. Details are garbled. no clear event, date, or participants emerge beyond fragmented references.
Rapael Sabatini, famed author and dramatist, dies early this week in London. The writer of The Knight, Tales, and The Tyrant is noted for works spanning the Magnificat period and edited novels of Mallen.
The Labour candidate Mr. J. Canal is trailing the Combined Count in all three electorates. Informal votes rise as Labour support appears to slip amid irregularities and leakage rumors. Majorities forecast vary, with Adaaman leading in one seat by 479 votes.
A damaged excerpt from a 20th century paper attacks migrants of low social standing and links them to crime and welfare. It mentions a naval liner christening and a future welfare alert, naming officials and places including Australia and New South Wales.
A damaged OCR excerpt mentions Japan and military figures in a period of conflict, referencing names like Halak Yat and a commander, with uncertain dates and locations. The fragment lacks coherent details to determine a clear event, outcome, or source context.
United States Atomic Energy Commission reports five officers were killed Saturday night when their aircraft crashed over a laboratory site near Alamos. Official details remain limited as investigators assess the scene.
A Sydney spokesman for the Joint Coal Board said coal reserves are not seriously short. The Railway Commissioner and Transport Minister discussed whether rail schedules could be affected. Railways have only partial output, with 32 000 to 34 000 tons weekly capacity, and several mines idle due to weather conditions, delaying supply.
A series of tornadoes swept through New York and neighboring states over the weekend. Dozens are reported dead and more than a hundred injured as homes are destroyed and power lines, roads, and trees are damaged across multiple towns.
Noted physicist Professor Einstein condemns the arms race and calls for solemn renunciation of violence. He warns the hydrogen bomb may annihilate life and urges a universal commitment to restrict weapons and reduce the imminent danger of global war.
Fragmentary cricket score update mentions Lindwall, Nourse, Keager Samngers, and Dewper with phrases like Ward wicket and 3/06. The text is garbled with nonsensical names and stray symbols, making a coherent event or date impossible to determine.
A fragmented report notes a baby registered as Rossellime in Bergman, with unclear names and dates. It mentions a reaction to marriage plans, divorce proceedings, and a potential overseas union, along with Sweden's involvement in related legal steps.
A fragmented report from Anteles Germany outlines a Monday hearing in which a man is accused of murdering Josef Mack, an isolation worker, by dismembering his body and placing it in meat tins. The defence argues no victim was murdered and the man claims the victim is alive in the Soviet Union.
Fragmentary report indicates a family faced eviction to make way for a Baltic project. Parents unable to provide care, children described as neglected. Officials began a search for suitable shelter arrangements.
Melbourne reports waterside labour turmoil affecting Geelong port. After reconsideration by the Waterside Workers’ Federation board, the dispute led to withdrawal of services, paralysing unloading at the harbor and triggering major disruption to shipments and access.
Parth, Monday, as a member of the Avertratien Wheat Board, warned that Japan and Germany approaching the International Wheat Agreement could directly threaten Australian wheat interests. He cited proposals for large purchases and warned that United States and Canada aims to unite against Australia, risking control of prices through London.
A British political update notes both major parties, the Tories and a rival, appear evenly balanced in support. The article mentions internal discussions on voting strategy and party unity as elections approach, with unspecified districts showing close sentiment.
London reports Labour leaders claim Winston Churchill warned that Labour gains in districts across Britain reflect voter shifts. Edwarde, parliamentary secretary, says conservatives deception over petrol hurt economic recovery and threatens cotton, clothing, and tobacco supply, with broader shortages foreseen.
The report describes scientists rescued from the Antarctic region, with Major Pierce Butinr among those aiding in the rescue. It notes varied conditions and the hope for safe return, but the text is fragmented and many names and details are unclear.
Baghdad Monday. The Directorate attempted a coup to seize control but Khalid was swiftly arrested and the revolt crushed. An official communiqué said security forces neutralized the threat and elevated Ali Khali to a position within the local council.
Paris reports France warned Chinese nationalists they will be held responsible for attacks that killed and harmed French lives and property in Shanghai. The Foreign Office stated the nationalist group bears guilt for the violence in the international district, where several French deaths and damages occurred.
Australian health officials warn polio in Adelaide shows no abatement after nine months of outbreak. A new center reports cases rising and urges continued precautions as clinicians monitor for more detections and potential outbreaks.
AP reports severe floods in New Zealand strand vehicles and trap residents. Witnesses describe water rising waist deep as towns, farms, and schools face disruption. Authorities mobilize tractors and generators to assist as residents flee to higher ground and await gas and power restoration.
The article reports a severe drought harming pasturage in Argentina, weakening cattle herds and threatening beef exports. Farmers anticipate declines in crop and cattle yields as rainfall remains insufficient, with government measures and subsidies discussed to stabilize prices and aid breeders.
Brabazon tests aim to meet speed estimates as the aircraft is developed. The report notes gradual upgrades, with power and weight targets evolving and tests conducted over extended flight plans.
A cryptic passage from the London Times praises Marreamar's abilities though the text later veers into garbled phrases. The fragment hints at acclaim but remains unclear and non-specific about events, persons, or dates.
A controversial assembly of church leaders convened as delegates from New Zealand and Australia attended the World Council of Churches conference. The meeting featured discussions on ecumenical work, theology, and global Christian unity led by senior officials including Archbishop and secretary figures.
London reports from the Norel expedition led by Captain Jel Gimevinr of Norwngian Briish and Swedish teams found a landing site on Queen Maud’s Land. Theycite permit and feasibility notes while noting distant mountains and a largely unexplored coastline toward the coast.
A soldier, 18, named William P. Ovens from Banine, sustained injuries after a collision near Gaines tailing and Flanagan Creek between Albury and Wodonee. Depo onlhnion Betwena Houeer cat and an arm sPep assisted at the scene. The report notes surgery and hospitalization with uncertain details.
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