Soekarno’s guided democracy reshapes Indonesia's constitution
The article discusses President Soekarno abandoning the 1950 constitution to pursue a guided democracy. It notes the Constituent Assembly’s dissolution, the lack of an elected president, and potential military influence. It warns the policy could become a guided dictatorship without a new constitution and broader public voice.
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Soekarno
Indonesia
House of Representatives
Constituent Assembly
Dr. Soekarno
Lack of University Aid Amazes Visitor
Sir Alexander Carr-Saunders urged Australia to boost university funding and consider new universities. He praised teachers and warned against overemphasis on science and technology, arguing education remains a safe investment with lasting societal benefits.
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Sydney
Australia
Alexander Carr-Saunders
Alexander
London School of Economics
Australian National University
A.B.C
Sir Alexander
England
Sirxander
Viceroyal luncheon hosts Governor General and Lady Slim and guests
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Slim entertained Brigadier and Mrs Pulling Mr Ashton and Miss Daccvray at luncheon at government house Sydney on Saturday Their Excellencies entertained the Right Honourable Dr H V Evatt and Mrs Evatt at luncheon yesterday
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Slim
G. H. Pulling
J. Ashton
M. Daccvray
Ee”Ouse
Sydney
Saturda
H. V. Evatt
Evatt
Letters on Commonwealth Superannuation and pension fairness
A Braddon reader argues the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme fails economic fairness. He says a wife may need three quarters of a prior pension, pensions erode with monetary depreciation, and retirees deserve index linking to living costs rather than shrinking value. He urges tying pensions to the money index to protect veterans.
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Braddon
Confusion At Intersections Debate Needs Clear Rules
A reader urges Canberra authorities to clarify traffic right of way at four way intersections. He argues that deadlocks arise from mixed rules and suggests a decisive ruling to prevent jams and accidents.
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Pain
Armas
Day
Canberra
New Hope For Nazis Victims Brought to Light
Survivors recount Ravensbrueck experiments on 35 Polish women brought to the United States for medical care after the war. They describe bone carving, injections, and sulfanilamide testing aimed at wounded soldiers, with scarred legs and lasting illness. Concerns over German compensation and Polish pensions are noted.
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Lowozek
Bafia
Ravensbrueck
Germany
Janina Sterkowicz
Lebrouk
Krystyna Wilgat
Marie Curie Sklodowska University
Lublin
Bron
United States
Hiroshima Peace Centre Associates
Hiroshima
Sterkowicz
Four Women Return to Poland After Arrests and Release
A group of 27 women, including four interpreters, discussed past and future during return to Poland after arrest and eventual release. The report traces their journey from detention to freedom and the roles of the interpreters in the process.
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Poland
Cabinet To Welcome Mr. Menzies
Prime Minister Mr. Menzies returns to Australia midweek after a tour that included Washington Ottawa London West Germany Pakistan and India. Cabinet members will gather in Melbourne Tuesday and Wednesday for a press conference in Canberra Thursday and to prepare for major decisions.
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Sydney
Menzies
Australia
Melbourne
Washington
Ottawa
London
West Germany
Pakistan
India
Canberra
Keen Interest In Children's Book Week
Canberra schools show strong interest in Children's Book Week with talks on good books reviews from young readers and displays planned. Turner Infants School hosts Book Wear exhibitions while visits by school parties are booked out.
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Canberra
Children Book Council
Turner Infanty School
Canberra High School
Koomarri
Kommarri House
Ainslie
Ping
Turner Infants’ School
Law and Agency in a Faulty Car Deal
A lawyer explains that a buyer’s offer to a used car seller who acts as agent for the owner remains unaccepted until the principal ratifies. The discussion shifts to a child damage case where a parent may be liable for a child's damage to a borrowed book, highlighting exceptions where parental fault is considered.
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By Bernard Gavzer
Stefania Lotozcka
Grim Legacy
Wilgat
Gestapo
Hey
Lubelski Zamek
Esea
Swiss Red Cross
Almo
Sweden
Australien
Cabinet
Mr. Menzies
Tim
Ray
Tse
ST. Christopher's
Stanley Collins
St. Christopher's Pro-Cathedral
A. Black
Mrs Black
Brisbane
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