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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1954

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Egypt's Naguib under house arrest amid Cairo power struggle

The Birmingham Post reports General Naguib, long under virtual arrest, is a prisoner of Deputy Premier Lt Col Abdel Nasser and a Revolutionary Council faction pressing police measures against the Muslim Brotherhood. London talks and British views on an Egyptian Sae agreement are noted amid the power struggle.

London Naguib Birmingham Post Abdel Nasser Revolutionary Council Savernenforce Unita Binalaghna Britain Egypt

Avalanche isolates 1000 in Styrian valleys near Grobming

A massive avalanche struck the Grobming region in Northern Styria trapping about 1000 residents in villages along the Grosse Sockl valley. Reports from Vienna say the disaster is the largest in 40 years with dozens injured and many missing. Rescue teams work through the night as a train derailment and weather hinder efforts.

London Grosse Soclk Grobming Ac- Sapats Vienna Tovlay Styria Abait Abe St Feaat Ihe Ehlat Ane Nava Mike Liven Remin Linn Bronrnl Meadawaryers Tiatins Asta Uvaknelus Weverah Noa Wtutlonenmater

Western Big Four talks delayed amid suspension of discussions

A Washington State Department spokesman said the planned Big Four talks among the United Kingdom United States France and the USSR were suspended with a “break” in discussions. He anticipated another meeting within 90 days to iron out procedural details while asserting no joint statement from the four governments.

Isorney Frias Big Four France Ussr Zante Conia Flore Washington State Department Bettind Henry Suydam Britain

President proposes extending Social Security to ten million more

In a special message to Congress President Eisenhower urged expanding Social Security to cover about 10 million additional Americans. He cited the current program serving nearly 70 million and noted average monthly retiree benefits have fallen short. The plan would raise benefits to strengthen the program though no new taxes were proposed. a formula will be set by the Secretary of Welfare Oveta Culp Hobby.

Abalue Mmony Biveninner Yenter Congress Royal Security Eisenhower Preakdent Mra Oveta Culp’ Hobby

Botage Theory Turmoil Over Rome Jetliner Crash

Fragmentary report cites sabotage theory in the January 10 crash of a Gumnet jetliner near Tile Rome Som. Investigators say no direct evidence yet, with authorities in BOAC cautious on sabotage claims.

Tile Rome Hican Wa Wlleyae Boac

Diatelet Hospital Board Dismisses Secretary Hurke

Hospital directors discharge WT Hurke, secretary, after stating unauthorised use of hospital property. Hurke claims 13 years of service and says he will resign as secretary as the hospital awaits formal action.

Diatelet Hospital Hurke Murke Omeera Oreys

Australian official faces charge over union misconduct

Sydney reports that A.W. official Oliver Avmember of the ALP is charged with breaking party discipline by income misdeeds at the Australian Workers Union. The State Central Executive is alleged to have been involved in compulsory union matters.

A.W Sydney Australian Workers Union Afr Cr. Oliver Alip Bom Meath Tve Ste. Oliver A.L.P Ghargpisr Gentral

Queen Ends Tour of North Island

Queen and Duke concluded a four day stay in New Zealand with a return to Wellington and a send off at the station. Crowds in Carterton and Masterton waved flags while photographers captured the royal couple amid patriotic displays. The tour shifts to the South Island starting with Blenheim as they continue by rail and road.

Wellington Queen Duke of Edinburgh North Island Norrie Gavin Barquart-Magor Ius Sigma Ue Dubya Weillington Max Twin Carterton Etimares Howe Mt Kola Gireeart Blenheln Lie South Island Elon Blur South Asinanl Duke Wiigover

Rich gold find in Orange Free State described as very rich

Reuters reports a gold strike in the Orange Free State described as very rich. Drilling near two boreholes shows samples with 7518 pennyweights per ton, a value vastly higher than prior finds, with work continuing toward the area’s center and potential higher values anticipated.

Careqn MiGby Orange Free State Reuter

British official accused in plot against Naguib regime

Fragmented report claims Trevor Iovans of the British Embassy plotted to overthrow Egyptian Premier Naguib. It cites arrests and alleged negotiations by Muslim Brotherhood leaders, with references to Sadat and the Revolutionary Council. The text is unclear and contains many garbled phrases.

Egypt Trevor Iovans Naguib Niguib Kvana Pantaase Anvar Sadat Revolutionary Council

Fire alarms in Victoria declare day of acute danger

The alert in Victoria declares tomorrow as a day of acute fire danger following a second consecutive day of heat. Readings show high temperatures with five hundred readings logged including 102 at Sun, 101 at Maryborough, and 100 at Mildura and Ockbourne. cooler change is anticipated.

Toria Victoria Suen Maryborough Mildure Okbourne

Hurricane threat looms as storm nears Fiji and Suva

A tropical cyclone north of Fiji threatens Suva with potential turn toward the mainland. Heavy storm activity is reported as meteorologists monitor the system and forecast tracks.

Suva Xene Nueeieane Fiji Yessawa

Anthropologist Predicts Tiny Stomachs and Silent Minds

The article reports Willard Marion King of the University of Pennsylvania forecasting future humans with small digestive tracts and limited mouth use. He envisions silent communication via brain signals and a culture shaped by chemically influenced feeding and neural interfaces.

No Progress In Resumption of Korean Talks

United Nations officials report stalled efforts as talks on Korea resume with no clear breakthrough. Officials cite India's move and Communist reactions as delaying factors while discussions await a formal reply from Gen. Thimayya and a possible reconvening of a United Nations assembly session next month.

Unclear Drug Compounds Target Sleep and Anesthesia

Two compounds announced at the ANZAAS conference by Prof Shaw of Dharmaicology at Mr Wanrne University claim to reduce morphine sleep induction and terminate deep anesthesia from barbiturates. Prof Bhuw notes low inherent toxicity and potential for practical medical use pending further study.

Shaw Jownt Dharmaicology Wanrne University Bhuw

Wool cheque of £200 million in six months

Report notes a £200 million wool cheque over six months in Sydney and mentions figures for the 1920s season. It records total bale yields, average prices in December, and large storage stocks ending December with a half year period referenced.

Sydney

Africa Denial of Devaluation Claims

Fragmented text reports a denial by African leaders amid a regional meeting. Mentions Bele Louw and a mass gathering led by 23 members to oppose devaluation. Describes tensions over exchange rates and economic policy with unclear conclusion.

Iys Atrioan & Wild Bedae Ruuaie

Guerrilla Strikes End In UK

In London on Friday the so called guerrilla strikes affecting nearly 2 000 contracting electric workers were nearly ended with 750 still out. The Communist muriary of the Electrical Trade Union reported the ongoing strike movement and the disputed funding issues.

London Aften

Kadaitcha Stalks At The Granites

A Darwin report details the mysterious death of a healthy native man near Alice Springs at the Granites goldfields. Johnny, aged about 20, fell ill suddenly after a period of good health. Local native officers investigate the death as a tragic and unexplained event in the region.

Darwin Goldfields Alice Johnny Agpurk Sara Saben Maui

Transfer to Victoria in Tasmanian trust dispute

Baker for the George Adams Estate told the Supreme Court that trustees face a breach of trust risk and possible discharge of duties. If judgment favors the defendants, the Tasmanian business could move to Victoria while Tasmanian control remains. The court adjourned as figures from similar NSW lotteries were cited to illustrate potential pricing impacts.

Frinks Tranter Trent Takuan Victoria of Tullersall Baker George Adams Justice Green Soprane Court Tristees Pris Teow Hong of ‘Tasernaits Vielona Bub -Omtrol Tasmanie Ue Puntrens Victoria Leintegs Ax Prudent Mrt Iriel Uney Mr. Baber N.5 W. Gals NSW Busineus Battsenaie

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