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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1952

Page

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Marjorie Jackson Sets New World Record In Olympic 200 m

Marjorie Jackson resets the Olympic 200 meter record amid fierce competition. Reports mention Mus 110 meter events and javelin performances, with nations like Britain United States and Russia contending for dominance in track and field at the Melbourne Games.

Marjorie Jackson Helsinki Deckien Stoke Bed Mur Zatonck Lete Geman Ing. Bol Mda Pre Lwualy Pula Athen Facletan Tinac Catherine Hardy Finnome Crippr Wan Wecondy Kirley Birickland Randy ' Mins Siekiand Bunda Cheeseman Rome United States Ruvsis Polata Turdayls Htusala Balliatiers Hue

Olympic stars and records highlighted in a chaotic report

A dizzying wire of names and results shows athletes like HAF and Shirley setting and having world marks questioned, with Wind and Etrickland noted in distant context. The piece mentions India, Australia, and Holland medalists along with fencing, shooting, and water polo outcomes at the Olympic events.

Shiflay Etrickland

New Jet May Smash World Speed Record

Washington reports a Jet aircraft is expected to set a world speed record. the U S Air Force and United Press quote officials saying performance tests on the rocket engine face delays while plans for a high altitude flight progress.

New Jet Washington Nery Skyrucket Air Force United Press Air Tesla Wevlen

President Truman Grants Reprieve To Would-be Assassin

A fragment notes President Truman granting a reprieve to a would-be assassin linked to an August 1950 Blair House attack attempt. The text mentions two Puerto Ricans involved, one killed and a guard wounded during the assault, with references to Blair House and the temporary White House.

Truman Blair House White House Ted Nan Jas Howe Callus

Larsen Returns to U S Cup Squad in Muted Rally

Reportedly Larsen is named again to the U S Cup roster with captain Bill Tabor highlighted. The item lists Vic Bolmae Ay Straen and others, mentioning Talbert Gard Mulloy and Chaerean Aspociated in a terse, fragmentary note from CENCURNAT.

Vic Bolmae Ay‘ Straen Bill Tabor Talbert Gard Ament

Migrants Arrive at Fremantle Amid Italian Arrivals

Fragmented report notes Italian migrants arriving at Fremantle with unclear details about dates and officials. The text references Woodie Point station and mentions health concerns amid the chaotic arrival, but most names and specifics are unreadable.

Panton Leads In North British Golf

Scotaman John Panton leads the North British golf event with a strong round over 90 holes. He holds a stroke lead over opponent El Wreetman, as Dal Rigen falters and Norman Von Nid struggles in a tense field.

Panton Loxbox Frias Reuter John Panton Hema Une Pennat Calero Niarrogate Petit Anton Nay EL Wreetman Alon Dal Rigen Muna Renee Pon Paper Neon Norman von Nid

Democratic nomination sparks riot at Chicago convention

The Democratic National Convention nominated Adlai Stevenson amid a riotous floor demonstration. Delegates vocally pressed for Stevenson and a slate including Briley, with early excitement fading into tense moments as officials ordered a pause and a return to business.

Chicago Adlai Stevenson Climix

Fruman Settlement Ends Years-Long Steel Strike

Washington reports a settlement between management and the steel workers union ending a ten week steel strike. President Truman announced the accord to reporters and union leaders, with terms not fully disclosed. The agreement is expected to raise production and wage costs, with a projected boost in steel output once fully implemented.

Washington United Stats Castiles Truman Trumen Sleet Waters' Union Atvel Nverace Tert Tert Partion Toll

Proposed US plane production cut could halt output

A messy clipping reports pressure to cut US aircraft production. It cites potential pauses if certain military engine controls are adopted, naming Glen Le Harte Co of Baltimore and American Aviation as players. The piece reflects wartime policy debates and industry impacts on output.

Nerarion Bose Glen le Harte Company Wallimore Feeuin Enarine American Aviation

Officials Arrests Sweep Egypt as Farouk’s Grip Falters

Read like a chaotic, spellbound report, officials accused of acts against King Farouk crumble under pressure from Aly Maher Push Naguib’s loyal officers. Army, police, and interior figures named amid palace incursions in Alexandria, with armored units withdrawn and the army asserting control. Farouk’s national anthem replaced as he loses royal power, signaling a pivotal shift in Egypt’s leadership and public security.

Aly Maher Naguib Fty Aria Public Security Rayptian Anthor Crasafet Ube Miretrele Tenke Calibimalyatvvct Sines Naguls Bey Unis Farouk Faroukis Winch Previnte Aevay Tidepanteney

Korean Truce Talks Collapse Over POW Issue

Negotiations stall as POW exchange blocks progress. UN command says talks failed. Communist side insists terms be honored. Officials report few prisoners exchanged, with long stalemate and no agreement on implementing a prisoner transfer plan.

P.O.W

Communists Have New Jet Fighter In Action Over War

Unclear OCR reads as a wartime brief noting Communist jet fighter activity with mentions of military leaders and defense actions. The fragmentary text names organizations and places but lacks coherent details or dates to confirm the event or outcome.

Ware Frane Eutrewkl

RAAF Veterans Complain of Poor Food in Malaya

Veterans from the Royal Australian Air Force report inadequate meals during Malaya service. They describe stale, insufficient rations and lack of variety, with claims of poor cooking and insufficient nutrition affecting morale and health while on duty.

RAAF Malaya Appiney Priday Badyok Raaf Wily Bay Bengal Betaine Roel

Second Man Executed for Bomb Plane Rum Rex

An obscure report claims a second man was executed for a bomb plot aboard a plane, referencing chaotic wording and unclear details. The fragmentary text mentions Winter, Hane Ta, Bho eta rent ety, and various nonsensical phrases, with sporadic names and partial locations that do not form a coherent tale.

Aia

No Peking Trip For Professor Melmuvesie

Fragmentary listing reports a professor named Melmuvesie and denials or discussions about a trip to Peking. The garbled text references hosts or locations near Mahon Aen Petes and mentions dates or personal names unclear.

Melmuvesie Fintay Hon Bates Mahon Petes

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