Waterfront crisis halts thirty ships in Sydney ports
In Sydney a widening dispute among waterside workers halts about 30 ships and 3,500 watersiders as national authorities seek settlement. The Waterside Workers Federation and the Wharf Labourers Union face summonses over alleged unauthorised stoppages in Melbourne and Adelaide, with arbitration in January.
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Sydney
Commonwealth Investigation Service
Watersidera
J. Healy
Melbourne
Adelaide
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Permanent and Casual Wharf Labourers’ Union
Justice Kirby
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Watersider
Waterside Workers Federation
Federation
Bidelia
Newcastle
Hunter River
North Coast
South Coast
Spender silent on New Guinea at Colombo talks
Australian External Affairs Minister P C Spender refused to say if Australia would raise New Guinea at the Colombo ministerial conference. He noted no formal talks with Dutch or Indonesian ministers, declined to comment on garrison strength or future Indonesian occupation, and spoke of White Australia policy and migrant limits while visiting President Sukarno’s palace in Jakarta.
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A.a.p.reuter
Djakarta
P. C. Spender
Commonwealth
New Guinea
Commonwealth Ministers
Colombo
Spender
Australia
China
Aretralia
Areetratin Averwetecrrie
Petral
Indonesia
Djnkarca
Australian Views On Dutch New Guinea Spark Debate
Melbourne reports two leading Australians clash on the fate of Dutch New Guinea as Indonesia gains prominence. General Blamey argues the territory is not Australia’s concern while Professor McMahon Ball says the 4 percent sovereignty split should be followed by Indonesian control of the remaining five percent. Gerald van Rijn predicts amicable Dutch Indonesian talks.
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United States
Indonesia
Duten New Guinea
Bir Thoms Blamey
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W. McMahon Bull
South
East Asia
Blanwy
Dutch New Guinea
McMahon Ball
Australia
Invermesia
Profussor McMahon Ball
I Asia
Tnddonsers
Truman Sets Battle Line Against Communism In Union Address
President Truman warned Congress that democracy faces a global challenge from Communism while pledging continued support for the United Nations and world economic recovery. He urged reforms to labor law, expansion of aid to underdeveloped regions, and broader opportunities at home as the nation seeks peace and prosperity.
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Japan
London County Council Hall
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H. L. Bullock
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State of the Union
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Truman
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Europe
Mediterranean
U.5
U.S
United Nations
Congress
House of Representatives
Sam Rayburn
Sharp Reactions to Truman State of the Union Speech
President Truman’s State of the Union drew mixed reactions in Congress. Republicans opposed several proposals while Democrats split, with southern factions challenging federal rights and others praising the program as courageous. Foreign policy drew narrower criticism though some urged cuts in aid, while bipartisan support for a cooperative foreign policy emerged. He received 20 applause moments and 8 spontaneous hands during the reading.
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Truman
China
Secret Downing Street talks weigh date of British poll
Reuters reports Prime Minister Attlee and Deputy PM Morrison will discuss the general election date at No 10 Downing Street. Observers expect a decision next week with late February a likely target. Morrison returns from holiday with Maurice Webb as Labour's election readiness is described as keyed up for any time.
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London
Reuter
Attlee
Herbert Morrison
No. 10
Downing Street
Morrison
Maurice Webb
Labour Party
Labour
Labuan to Relieve Heard Island Station Crew
H M A S Labuan will depart Melbourne January 23 with 14 member relief party for Heard Island station. Macquarie Island staff to be relieved later. Labuan returns from Heard Island around end of March after twelve months service. Secretary T G Heath will accompany both relief parties on inspection tour.
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Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition
H.M.A.S
Labuan
Melbourne
Heard Island
Australia
Macquarie Taland
HLMLA
S. Labuan
ALNLA
RLF
T. G. Heath
Greek Witness Claims See Soviet Atomic Bomb Blast
A Greek letter to Chicago businessman Christopher Janus recounts witnessing a Soviet atomic explosion. The writer describes a double mushroom cloud, ground shock, a five minute wind, darkening sky, and a chilling cold as figures including Stalin Molotov and Germans allegedly watched.
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Chicago
Christopher Janus
Stalin
Molotov
Iarget
Britain agrees to halt atom bomb program in exchange for plutonium
The article reports Britain will stop building atomic bombs for at least five years and shift to industrial power research. The United States will supply emergency atomic bomb stocks stored in Britain, with a US bomber group in place. Britain’s bomb contracts are cancelled. funding shifts away from the Bomb project as the US decision is described as a diplomatic victory.
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Britain
Canada
United States
Pincher
Viscount Alexander
The
Daily Express
New Zealand Eyes Stronger Ties With United States and Empire
New Zealand External Affairs Minister F W Doidge, arriving in Sydney, backs a Pacific Pact to accompany an Atlantic security framework. He warns against Communist expansion, notes NZ support for compulsory military training, and cites Colombo Conference aims plus unity with Britain and the United States.
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New Zealand
F. W. Doidge
Doidge
Conference of Empire
Colambno
United
United States
Lenin
Russia
New
Efficiency Pay for Citizen Army Boosts Recruitment
The government considers efficiency pay to encourage recruitment for the citizen defences. An annual allowance of 189 pounds weekly would be tax free. The Minister for the Air and Navy, Mr. Francia, discussed plans with the Military Board this morning and later with Naval Board members.
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Melbourne
Navy
Francia
Pinna
Military Board
Naval Boar
Defence coordination in Commonwealth plans urged
Melbourne reports the Minister for Defence stating that British Commonwealth defence measures must align with American plans and that Australia should integrate its defence with Britain New Zealand and the United States. The speech underscores coordinated security policy across allied nations during the period.
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Harrison
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