18 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1952
Page
1
Tokyo report says General Mark Clark is authorized to order naval operations against the Manchurian coast in defined circumstances. Admiral William Fechteler approved the authorization today but would not specify the exact conditions that would justify action.
Admiral Penihtalur discusses potential U S actions in Manchuria citing General Clark and a tight order to the Navy. He notes U S air attacks on July 21 24 caused over 4000 deaths and 4100 injuries with data from 39 military targets. UN negotiators seek account of 1481 missing allied soldiers held as prisoners and present final info on 1014 missing.
Melbourne reports strong prices at the Victorian tobacco leaf sale today with buyers from Nathalla Buffalo River and Markwood among the bidders. Auctioneers noted varied prices per M and limited supply affecting overall market sentiment as new varieties from America are introduced.
A garbled note discusses a treaty involving nations and leaders. Readable parts point to a high level diplomacy topic with references to presidents and advisory councils. The text lacks clear names, dates, or places to identify specific entities or events.
In Washington Senator Taft predicted Democrats would renominate Harry S Truman at the upcoming convention. He said weaknesses ruled out other contenders and noted Truman’s current hospital visit as part of routine checks. The piece discusses anticipated candidates and possible preconvention bids shaping the nomination race.
A fragmented report cites discussions on air services and aviation policy involving Labour leaders and ministers. It mentions potential economic support, a reshaped Civil Aviation agenda, and parliamentary sessions focused on expanding air transport while addressing health and governance issues amid a tumultuous political scene.
The Australian Government warmly accepts Britain’s plan for a Commonwealth economic conference in London with ministers to be named later. A British spokesman said attendee ministers and dates are still undecided, with plans to survey global conditions and discuss taxation and trade at the meeting in November.
Dayton observers report more than 60 saucer sightings to the U S Air Force over two days. Captain J Huppelt and officials say no clear cause or pattern emerges while pilots described objects moving at high speed and emitting orange-red lights. Civil Defense head Col Richard Mecae and Dayton authorities express concern over the flood of reports and unidentified aerial phenomena.
Report from Los Angeles describes a Navy plane achieving roughly twice the speed of sound with rocket engines. Pilot Dan Kimball credited with performance as figures reviewed by Navy officials. Congress faces calls to restore cuts as administration forecasts new foreign and economy requests ahead of the next session.
London reports indicate Secretary Acheson announced a new ANZUS Council in Washington to guide Pacific security ties. Britain may join as an observer during the Honolulu talks in August, with Eden and Menelas discussing representation and close ties to Pacific arrangements.
Fragmented OCR text mentions protective grilles and alarms tied to a 1100 tale in Brisbane. A moving of the Texicab owners Drivevara Association appears to push safety measures including steel or plastic barriers behind the driver. Details are garbled and unclear.
A fragmented report describes an Olympic attache and officials visiting Moncow amid tensions. It notes attempts to present a unified Games narrative, mentions Western village training comparators, and recalls a scene with Soviet propaganda, British rowers, and athletes interwoven with uneasy wartime imagery.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a plane losing a wing and cutting through a house in a California town near Mehler West, with unclear follow up details about a collision or power outage. Strong named entities are obscured by garbled text.
A terse sports item notes strong certainty about Australia hosting the upcoming Olympic Games in Melbourne with official statements from committee sources and regional press commentary reinforcing optimism and readiness despite surrounding uncertainties.
The northeast statewide flood danger eases as rivers recede but warnings linger. Goulburn River falls from crest near Shepparton while Shepparton looms for rising waters. Minor flooding reaches low-lying areas with no substantial property damage reported. Storms and heavy rain affected Albury Wangaratta and Talunga with no major impact noted.
A terse report notes a government victory in Quebec polls with limited readable names and scattered phrases. The fragmentary text mentions Dupleasis or Dupleaneia figures and a revolver reference, but key facts like dates, places, or official results remain obscured.
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