07 Jan 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1955
Page
1
A New Zealand woman physician stands accused in a murder case featuring allegations of a love triangle and a tainted relationship. The dramatic proceedings include claims of threats, a bang on the door and a confrontation in a bathroom, with testimony detailing a plan to harm the victim and a defense of alleged slander.
An unclear report describes Cypriots accused of rioting after an emergency proclamation by authorities. Twelve youths, aged 14 to 24, faced charges and penalties, while others faced lesser actions. The piece notes unrest surrounding a local grocer incident and subsequent police response.
The Control Board will begin a formal inquiry into public television station operations in Melbourne on January 2. The Controller, Mr Anthony, announced the inquiry would proceed with tight oversight, as officials from Treasury and related offices prepare the commission.
Australia outlines a plan to modernise the army by expanding air power and helicopter use, shifting from fixed communications to air routes. It proposes joint operations with the Navy and Air Force, training officers with allied forces, and establishing regional command cadres to create an adequate striking force.
The cabinet approved raises affecting about 110000 Commonwealth employees, with an offer of higher margins for some workers. The service arbitrator did not approve all terms, leaving portions unsettled amid labor dispute notes. In Vatican City the pope visibly improved after a walk in the Vatican Gardens, signaling better health.
The Crown Law authorities will appeal a bond denial for a Scoutmaster tied to an indecent assault case. A defendant, aged 30, pleaded guilty to indecent assault on a boy and received a five year term. the appeal follows court actions and a 1100 foot behaviour bond granted in Berne.
President Eisenhower urges a reinforced national defense with a two year conscription ending in June. He advocates redeploying forces to create a flexible, powerful force and to demobilize civilian components while offering incentives for volunteers.
A formal cabinet session examined Asia strategy and Australia’s military posture in the Pacific. Plans consider allowing Australian forces to fortify the region and deter further aggression by Communist powers, with a review of Western defence commitments and potential deployments.
On Thursday the New York Stock Exchange faced a sharp decline as a wave of selling swept VW shares down. Prices fell, with losses reaching about a dollar in some issues. Orders from all sections of the U.S. and the public plummeted, while the Federal Reserve reportedly demanded a 60 percent minimum payment on all shares, altering market dynamics.
A fragmented church notices a wedding postponed amid family strain. Whitinghams and Saunders families figure in a tangle of engagements and disagreements. The bride’s mother and Dr. Saunders’ kin are central, with talk of a marriage halted by parental opposition and financial concerns.
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