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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1950
Page
1
London Tuesday report outlines Labour's election programme advocating socialisation of sugar steel meat wholesale and cement plus transfer of select chemical industry sections to public ownership. Proposals call for full employment social security homes for all and national control of key industries with regional and colonial development aims.
A jittery New York market saw broad gains as stocks rose led by key blue chips. Investors regroup after earlier declines and moved into higher priced shares amid cautious trading in the delay.
A Daily Mail report quotes a government spokesman saying rationing will continue in Britain beyond March 1. He warns that staple foods may see reduced supplies and confirms Allied occupation of Western Berlin remains a postwar focus.
Reuters reports Russia extends its boycott of the Security Council to three more UN committees amid protests over Chinese Nationalists and the presence of China. Talks among delegates focus on possible Soviet withdrawal from the UN, with observers noting potential impacts on Western powers and proposals like the international control plan for oil and energy.
Government distribution outlines assurance rebates affecting spending in the United States. Details mention a total sum and premiums linked to a government program, with references to value in billions and specific periods. Names and places are obscured by garbled OCR but indicate broad fiscal stimulus measures and eligibility actions.
The fragment mentions a bandit incident with a bullet not removed, a doctor not yet attempting treatment, and a Commonwealth Bank incident with a chest wound described as a fan shot near Wriday.
A fragmentary report mentions German authorities accusing Soviet actions and deportations to Russia. References to camps and forced transfers appear amid unclear names and dates, with sensational phrasing and garbled place names.
Fragmentary report notes Dugan and Mears 34 days from an event. Text is garbled and unreadable in places, with stray references to Sydney and a national context. No clear outcome, date, or location can be determined from the legible portions.
An anonymous donor provided an unexpected contribution to Empire Games swimmers. The grant supports training, travel, and equipment as team members prepare for upcoming regional meets. Local officials praise the generosity and stress continued athletic development.
The government administrative building in Government Triangle has its estimated cost raised from 1.5 million to 2 million due to increases in labour and material costs. The original 1948 plan foresaw completion within three and a half years, but delays and supply issues push timetables back.
New York Tuesday report from James Reston of The New York Times says President Truman likely to decide in two to three weeks whether the United States will produce a hydrogen atomic bomb. Scientists say such a bomb would be vastly more powerful and could devastate large areas. Advisors split on pursuing the bomb versus seeking a new atomic agreement with the Soviet Union.
Governor condemns legislation to legalise betting as a mystery of a missing child deepens. The article notes public debate in New York and references political figures, with mentions of a press event and local reaction to the betting proposal.
Sydney wool sales held Tuesday with strong seller preference and several advances up to five percent. Buyers from Britain, the Continent, and United States showed notable activity as prices and demand fluctuated amid broad market participation.
The United States weighs what portion of new armed aid to Europe should go to Western Europe in case of another war. President Taft is set to announce two actions: shipments of up to 1000 million dollars of American arms to bolster North Atlantic allies and signing of Atlantic defense agreements, though Britain’s refusal to accept certain terms delays the accord. Britain’s position, and Britain and Norway's concerns, shape the final pact as Allied forces brace for possible aggression.
A garbled report from Boston describes a bold robbery attempt using grotesque masks to conceal identities. Details are unclear, with multiple misprints, but mentions gunfire, claimed sums, and a theater setting as the scene of the incident.
Professor Hermann Muller warns in an article in the American dentist about long term effects of radiation. He cites his Nobel Prize winning research on gene mutations and asserts current practices expose patients and future generations to risk. He criticizes hospitals for careless exposure during radiography.
President Truman seeks 40 year extension of federal control over synthetic rubber production and consumption. He would empower government to sell key plants to private refiners under conditions protecting national interests and ensure orderly, lower priced supply for commerce and defense.
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