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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1950
Page
2
Sydney Sunagy and Helene discuss knowledge as power in a broad cast noting danger if misused. Bertrand Russell and Lord Russell cited on power's moral uses and risks amid global tensions and competing ideologies.
A Lincoln bomber from Amberley searched the northern New South Wales coast from Coulangatta to Evans Head after a distress flare sighting about 20 miles offshore. The source of the mystery flare remains unknown despite patrols and a possible Dutch vessel link or harbor activity.
Three soldiers were killed when a Jeep collided with a truck four miles from Seymour on Seymour Highway late last night. The men, stationed at Bejaan, were thrown from the vehicle after it overturned, with confirmation of fatalities including Privates Reni Mt Rely and Alfred Kwiibert, both aged in the mid-twenties, amid a military camp vicinity in Western Australia.
A government broadcast last night outlined near term plans for war pensions. The Repatriation Commission reported £8,000,000 for reconciling veteran needs, with about £2,000,000 still outstanding. Over 73,000 servicemen have been retrained or are under training, and 1,160,000 are in some form of training.
A distorted report notes rising sheep theft in South Australia with calls for brand uniformity across Australia. Ranchers cite trucks used to move stolen stock and lack of registered brands hindering enforcement. A 200 pound reward was offered for information. no convictions yet.
West Indies batsman Weekes piled up his fourth century of the season in a Surrey Hampshire match at Southampton, scoring heavily and guiding his side to a total of 248. Statham, a 20 year old Lancashire bowler, delivered an exciting spell taking five wickets, while other county action included Yorkshire versus Surrey and a high scoring day at the grounds. The page also contains an unrelated medicinal advertisement offering a nasal decongestant product.
A New York Sunday report notes a formal address by President Truman denouncing a communist influenced “religion of hate” movement. He warns this movement aims to divide nations and corrupt youth, urging the Boy Scouts and others to resist extremist ideas and preserve human brotherhood.
A tentative programme for the Commonwealth Jubilee is expected to be drawn up at an Executive Committee meeting in Canberra. Prime Minister Mr. B. Monles will address the gathering and hear reports from sub-committee chairs. Representatives from all States will attend.
London reports a carbon monoxide leak at Consett Iron Works in County Durham, killing eleven night shift workers and hospitalizing others. Firemen used respirators while volunteers aided survivors as air was restored.
Pepper Haines vies for a professional cricket win as England risks a 48 run defeat against Teyston at the county ground. Three weeks earlier he starred in a breakthrough performance at Abeting, boosting his team’s title ambitions.
Davia Segee, 21, confessed to four murders and twenty burglaries after state officials traced leads from a Ringling Brothers incident. He claimed first murder occurred at age nine, beating a nine year old, with further killings in New Hampshire Maine and Japan era contexts. Arrest followed outbreaks of arson and violence in garages and farms.
A statement from a whiskey and spirits merchants association spokesman suggests retail prices for fine wines may rise. President Bannolly indicated possible increases of a small amount per bottle, signaling forthcoming adjustments in the market.
Sunday Weyot y War Minister Musta Mosrat Bey said Egyptian forces repelled a Jewish attack yesterday. He claimed the Jews struck inside Egyptian arms near the frontier town of Refah. Jewish forces penetrated lines about 200 miles southwest of Gugu and attacked a village.
A severe hailstorm in Manhattan Kansas caused extensive property damage with shattered windows and collapsed structures. Officials report damages surpassing two million dollars as residents assess the wreckage and seek repairs.
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