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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1954

Page

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Billy Graham In Hospital After Plane Incident

A chaotic wartime broadcast reports Americans shooting down two Chinese planes off Hainan Island during a rescue mission following the loss of a passenger airliner from Bangkok. The piece quotes remarks in Parliament condemning the attack as inexcusable and calls for Chinese government accountability amid rising tensions with Communist China.

Hainan IS Washington United States Hainan Island U.S. State Department High Seas

Chinese Say Shooting Of Airliner Was Accident

The Chinese government states the downing of Cathay Airways Flight by two fighter planes was an accident. A letter to the British government reports China will provide sympathy and compensation to victims and considers measures in response. The note cites Geneva Conference concerns and notes ongoing tensions with Chiang Kai-shek forces in Taiwan, while detailing an investigation into the Hainan incident and the alleged targeting of a Kuomintang aircraft.

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S50 Million Works Loan Details and Terms Outlined

The article outlines a 50 million works loan with an annuity of 31 percent of August values, aimed at public works and serving the Camn monwesith area. Terms include 2 percent interest, maturity options in July 1831, and conversion terms at par with holders of AY per cent securities offered payments. Funds payable via public works and regeneration programs, with repayments through public wealth bank from August 14.

Cummon Wealth Bank Avoguat

Eisenhower Urges Moral Crusade for World Peace

President Eisenhower urged a global moral crusade for peace at a World Christian conference, defending the free world and contrasting it with totalitarian regimes. He warned against coercive force and stressed unity of people to resist tyranny, saying victory requires decisive effort and a sustained warlike ardor.

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Evacuation Efforts Amid Vietnam War Turmoil

One million civilians and troops are moved in a mass evacuation as clashes surge near Hanoi and Haiphong. French and Vietnamese forces coordinate a northern withdrawal while refugees pack schools and universities amid severe water shortages and fear of disease.

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States Seek Commonwealth Aid To Meet Education Costs

Reported discussions show Australian states pressing the Commonwealth for financial help as education costs rise. Leaders from Victoria and Tasmania express concern over funding for private and public schools and consider tax relief or extra subsidies, while debates continue on who should bear tuition responsibility. The Prime Minister and government ministers weigh new proposals amid calls for timely action.

Red Promise To Unify Indo-China

A Tokyo report quotes Vietminh leader Ho Chi Minh pledging to bring all Indo China under Vietminh rule. He calls the Geneva truce a step to consolidate peace, unity, and independence, saying borders are temporary and that national democracy will prevail.

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US offers Japan compensation for bomb tests damages

Japan has been offered about 800 000 dollars by the United States for direct damages caused by American hydrogen bomb tests at Bikini Atoll. Kyodo News reported the offer, with Japan seeking around 1,470,000 dollars for direct damages and additional sums for fear and other indirect losses.

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Seven Natives to Die WeWak Justice Gore

A Supreme Court judge, Mr Justice Gore, sentences seven natives to death in connection with a murder case involving Constante Buritec and a plan to murder Gerald Leo. The proceedings reference a pale raider and an imminent arraignment with charges of murder and intimidation.

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Ministers Agree on Wheat Plan in Conference Fallout

The Victorian Premier Mr Cain, under pressure from other states, shifted to support a common stabilisation plan for wheat. Federal and state leaders backed home consumption pricing, with Cairn accepting a majority decision to end years of negotiations on export guarantees and production measures.

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Western powers confer on Soviet proposal in vague talks

Western powers hold talks with Soviet representatives in London and Washington as Britain’s Sir Roger Makins and U S diplomat John Foster Dulles discuss terms. The mood centers on whether the Soviet plan advances peace and addresses European issues including Austria, German unification by elections, and other postwar settlements.

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Security chief clashed with minister in West German turmoil

Reported confrontation between West German security head and the minister sparks fears of a political rift. Dr Gerrard Echroe Dar and Dr Jon Onie are cited in alleged plots tied to Naslam activism. Officials push for evidence amid tense political climate and claims of government overreach.

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