15 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1955
Page
1
Chiang Kai-shek vows not to abandon Matsu and Quemoy as Communist shells strike Quemoy. Nationalist leaders insist defense of Formosa cores and international support, with U S allies urged to assist. Evacuation plans and morale measures reflect heightened crisis amid cross-strait tensions and ongoing military communications.
The cabinet is set to review Formosan issues amid ongoing waterfront troubles in the NRW ports. Prime Minister Menzies will report on the conference results and any commitments regarding Australia’s stance on Formosa and Malayan policy as Cabinet reconvenes in Canberra.
Fragmentary report notes Lamon and others discussing new soviet era leaders. Mentions Prime Minister and various figures, with unclear context and garbled names. References to interviews, diplomacy, and possible meetings in a foreign setting.
Unclear OCR text describes Metropolitan and New South Wales cricket actions with references to a match ending in a tie. Mentions Meropolian's total of 78 and contributions by a player named Mrbrihunke, with rain affecting play and a drawn game context.
Amid political turmoil France, Premier-elect Pierre Prim, failing to secure fortune from national unity, sees Socialists split and Radical factions at odds. Rene Coly appears as a key ally, while Pineau is urged to form a government. Mendes-Prance and Renal Soviajim hold notable roles in the Resistance.
Reports say a Belgian plane with 22 aboard disappeared after leaving a northern European city. Rescue teams from Belgium, Italy, and police units comb rain to locate survivors as weather hampers operations.
In Tokyo last night, a disjointed report notes Hirohito meeting Kent Hagben amid references to atomic energy items. The article mentions a Nevada lab and an anticipated atomic experiment schedule, with Defense Department orders pending and possible weather constraints affecting timing.
The Department of the Interior does not know the exact number of bricks involved in discrepancies at Canberra. Officials believe bricks were obtained other than by direct purchase and will take steps to recover them.
Testimony at the commission heard Communist party figures deny awareness of Clayton's disappearance. Witness Hughes said the party had no knowledge of landlords or political payments, while Justice Ligertwood noted Clayton's case as a major party matter. The hearings covered party control, employment, and alleged intimidation within the Communist Party and allied groups.
Fragmentary report shows a new resignation within the Victorian Labour Party amid internal disputes. The text references federal executive, factional divisions, and unions, with unclear details on individuals and outcomes.
In a legal note sourced from a local page a person or item named Bonny Gift is disqualified in a court proceeding. The fragmentary text references a judge or court action and appears from a historical newspaper segment.
The jury returned a verdict of manslaughter against Whittingham for the death of Dr. Saumasen at Dunedin Hospital on December 14. The Crown alleged she fired from the back house. Whittingham was remanded to Friday for further hearing as witnesses testified and the court set the next steps. The trial included testimonies from Adams and Lenehan about the events and the shootout, with discussion on intent and possible motives.
A fireball struck a power line on Ainslie Street in Canberra, causing a large outage and sparking fear as witnesses described a loud explosion and a shower of sparks. Line crews worked through the night to restore service, with reports noting the disruption affected nearby homes and businesses.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a tenth series and international competition with references to Morina and Morina related scores. Wary tone suggests a misread civic or sports event with unclear participants and outcomes, lacking definitively readable names or dates.
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