29 Jul 1954
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1954
Page
1
The United States rejects Moscow and Beijing warnings as it backs naval aviation and air searches after a U S reconnaissance plane is downed. Officials cite provocation and increased tensions while defending the rescue effort and air patrols near Formosa amid Communist accusations.
Investigators probe Bulli line derailment amid reports a steel piece placed on rails triggered the crash. Injured driver Anjureu and others were evacuated as police and railway officials assess cause near the site, with emergency teams rushing to aid victims and secure the wreckage.
In a Washington briefing the president said the United States would not be provocative yet would defend its rights. A task force scoured the South China Sea for survivors of the Belinch airliner, aiming to avoid provoking incidents while taking necessary measures to protect itself.
President Eisenhower faces questions on Korea amid reports of renewed tensions. General Taylor and military advisers discuss possible approaches as leaders debate whether renewed negotiations can avert further conflict.
The liberal party leader Wan Temp was injured in a car incident on Saturday near the capital. He received initial treatment and was allowed to leave the facility after stabilization, with officials citing ongoing care and a possible future statement.
Yorkshire critics lash at Freddie Trueman and MCC selection amid debate over Who should play in the Ashes series The News Chronicle reports Trueman’s disappointment and wishes for a return of the Ashes win while The Daily Mirror comments on youth folly and leadership.
The jury hears a renewed larceny count against Whispering Smith also known as Whispering Bill. He pleads not guilty claiming he was framed by wartime fund drives and a Melbourne-era remit. He faced accusations of stealing £3869 from victims linked to the Returned Soldiers League and other groups.
Police in Katoomba allege a man left a suitcase with £27,000 in a friend’s Sydney flat and claimed it held books. The case, linked to thefts totaling around £40,000, involved multiple suspects and a Lady Parmenter name, with ongoing court proceedings.
British and Egyptian leaders announce a joint communiqué after two days of talks. The plan foresees Britain leaving the Suez Canal Zone in twenty months with a wartime withdrawal and a new relationship with Egypt and Western powers.
Washington welcomed the Anglo Egyptian canal settlement as a path to renewed relations between Britain and Egypt. Officials saw potential for a formal treaty, while observers noted limits on foreign troop re entry and the need for weeks of drafting before final terms. The Cairo and London sources signaled cautious optimism about easing regional tensions.
In Phoenix City renewed threats escalate as gangsters target leaders including Colonel Area Brown and Chief Me A. Patterson. National Guardsmen wear steel helmets and police state measures take hold while city officials vow a clean-up after murder amid martial law conditions.
The inquest into a patient’s death at a Manly hospital on July 13 heard doctors diagnosed Donovan as under the influence without sufficient evidence. The medical superintendent and others questioned the report’s accuracy and called for a proper inquiry into the case.
A report details a juvenile suspect linked to a series of fires causing about 267 856 pounds in damages across 15 incidents. The accuser outlines a string of arson events and the resulting property loss, with authorities pursuing charges in connection to the case.
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