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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1949
Page
1
London report describes Churchill criticizing Labour's foreign policy as Santa Cruz residents endure a volcanic eruption on Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. The island's towns are evacuated to safe refuges as lava and earthquakes devastate homes and water sources.
Palermo sees a new ultimatum from bandit Salvatore Giuliano threatening an offensive if relatives in prison are not released by August 1. He offers to leave Italy for peace elsewhere and frames this as part of three years of pursuit by authorities. The note follows broader wartime rhetoric from Churchill on Britain's Labour era and postwar financial strains, urging action to avert economic collapse and Communist spread. The Yugoslav note denies Council of Foreign Ministers decisions on the Austrian peace treaty.
Dr Wellingon Koo acting on Canton urges the State Department to delay releasing the White Paper amid China Nationalists claims they fight a life and death struggle against all out Communism. The State Department has not replied and planned publication remains Tuesday. The document is expected to draw sharp criticism of the Nationalists for alleged corrupt war prosecution.
A.P. Reuters report from Peiping says over 10 million people are homeless across Kwantung, Kwangsi, Kiangsi, Kweichow and Wan Provinces. Radio counts 70,000 dead in Kwantung while 57,000 perished in Hunan.
In Cologne a British occupation zone Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Dr Weasell who received life imprisonment for killing two insane children under Nazi orders. Prosecution said Ingane and Taona were put to death on Nazi orders.
In Kendallville Indiana a small Methodist church held Christmas services on Friday night. The pastor said Christmas is not commercialised in December, so a July celebration seemed fitting. Attendees endured blistering heat as fans moved through the crowd.
British Foreign Secretary Bevin halted in Paris during holiday travel for a two hour meeting with M Schuman. They reportedly discussed the French and British financial positions and the potential for opening colonies to American dollar investment to spur development. Bevin reportedly refused to yield to US pressure to devalue sterling in autumn.
A black panther and a gorilla fought for two and a half hours at an amusement park after an unlocked cage door allowed their confrontation. In the end an attendant shot the gorilla. witnesses reported the panther mauled the gorilla and escaped injury.
Sofia dispatch reports Premier Kolarov urged policy of patriotic solidarity with Russia and Eastern European democracies. The comment reflects push for closer ties amid regional tensions.
Marion Stein and the Earl of Harewood plan a Church of England wedding to secure any potential royal succession claims. The ceremony will follow the old Book of Common Prayer and include the bride’s vow to obey. The marriage is expected in October.
A powerful tremor in Istanbul leaves hundreds fleeing their homes as emergency crews report about 100 homes destroyed. The city, a major port with a population around 675000, faces widespread damage in the aftermath.
Hongkong dispatch notes continued Communist advance in South China and central Hunan. Nationalists pledge resistance but appear to retreat with limited fighting, while aiming to isolate southern Hall and North Hall areas.
In Montreal Australia defeated Canada four matches to one. Bidwell struggled with an unreliable serve while Main steadied later, and Sidwell won the decisive fourth singles as Australia moved to lead in the Davis Cup series.
Prime Minister Attlee denounces Conservative policy as dishonest while addressing thousands at a Labour counter-attack event in Durham. He defends Labour principles, cites wartime loans from the U S and Canada, and urges rededication to human brotherhood and production.
Bangkok report says Domingo Imperio, Philippine minister to Thailand, warned Australia must choose between joining a regional alliance of Asian and Pacific nations or relying on its own self defense. He cited imminent talks on a mutual goodwill pact and predicted Australia’s response would reveal whether it will share regional responsibilities or go it alone.
Reports from Manchuria describe peasants engaging in guerrilla warfare against Communist forces. Bridges and rail lines were blown, industrial sabotage carried out, and patrols attacked as taxes and oppression spurred unrest blamed on bandits and rival factions.
A witness told Congress that Commander R. G. A. Jackson, an Australian, was dismissed as Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations last summer under pressure from Arkady Sobolev, the Russian assistant in charge of security. The witness cited a culture of fear at the UN and named other figures, while officials described the testimony as fantastical and not reflective of General Assembly policies.
Moscow Radio broadcast a Soviet note accusing Yugoslavia of making a secret deal with Britain against Soviet interests. The note alleges Yugoslavia sought to press territorial claims on Austria, prompting Moscow to condemn the arrangement.
Singapore reported 11 Sakai aborigines abducted on July 4 were discovered in communal graves in the Cameron Highlands area. Police noted marks of strangulation on the victims. Search continues for the remaining missing men and women among a 35 jungle party led by 20 armed attackers.
Senator Vandenberg a Republican foreign policy leader urged President Truman to pursue a new agreement with the Soviet Union to curb arms and strengthen the United Nations. He proposed an arms reduction program for the emancipated teen and a curtailment of Nations veto power. He also urged that Europe arm proposals be limited to a short interim period ahead of the President's message on swift action.
A Los Angeles report says gangster Mickey Cohen, an underworld king, was shot on Wednesday after he "sang to the cops." The source claims Cohen "got too big fer his breeches" and paid the price.
Calcutta Sunday report says former Indian Test cricketer Lala Amarnath will file suit against the Board of Control for wrongful suspension and damage to his reputation. He was suspended on April 18 for playing representative cricket for India or any province.
Search for the Japanese 400 ton coastal passenger Aoba Maru, linked to a typhoon tragedy that killed over 130, has been abandoned. Floating corpses found total 64, with 1 persons still missing presumed aboard the vessel.
George Koufoudakis, a leading member of the Left-Wing Greek Federation of Seamen's Unions, said the Australian branch had arranged strikes and mutinies on Greek ships in Australia under orders from the Australian Communist Party.
The All Blacks defeated Transvaal 13 to 3 in a Sunday match at Johannesburg. New Zealand scored three tries, aided by miscues from Transvaal, while Transvaal had all the early opportunities but could not convert them to points.
Montreal reports say the Australian Davis Cup team departed by train for Wilmins Delaware to prepare for the Canada match in Mexico. Canadian officials praised Bedgman for his tennis and likable personality as the Canada-Canada tie is described as highly successful and amicable. The Canadian side also noted the overall strong relations between the teams and the event's success.
New Zealand totaled 8 for 276 at stumps in the third Test as Brown gambled on batting first. England pace bowlers Jackson and Bailey led the early assault, with Rabone dropped by Close costing a chance. Robertson tops Middlesex with 331 not out in a separate county match, as other scores and fixtures circulate.
The Greek Ministry of Marine reports most of Kardhamilia on Chios island leveled by a powerful earthquake. The Greek Navy dispatches small warships to the island with relief food and medical supplies for survivors. Bank Governor Returns Darwin. Mr. H. C. Coombs, governor of the Commonwealth Bank, who attended the future ministers conference in Samoa, arrived by air on Wad dat.
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