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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1950
Page
1
Paris reported six Western European nations would pursue coal and steel pooling without Britain. Britain urged an early ministerial conference, rejected by France, which said Britain would be kept informed. The British government sought a workable liberal scheme fair to all, while negotiations stalled amid diplomatic friction.
The text discusses ministerial meetings and the proposal of a high authority to bind governments on key issues. It notes a French Government stance on treaty preparation and anticipated ratification, with Britain welcoming the French move amid diplomatic tension.
Diplomatic commentary outlines Britain’s potential role in the European coal pooling plan as France and other powers push a joint approach. Observers note widening gaps between London and Paris over sovereignty and the pace of integration, while officials stress the plan’s industrial and political stakes across Germany, the Ruhr, and the Saar.
A weekend road crash on Princes Highway at Una Lderra near Sydney killed three men aged 22 to 30 and left several others injured. Victims named Mick Talch, Komad Jomin Karvolerule, and four unnamed men. Police report a car collided with a panel van during night travel, with one victim suffering a fractured skull. Four more seriously hurt remained in critical condition.
The Rt. Rev. Michael Washio of the Anglican Church in Japan will lead a service at St Johns Church to dedicate a bamboo memorial for Sister May Hayman, a former congregant who died in the recent war. The bishop, noted for his wartime stance, is visiting Canberra and will stay with local clergy.
Fragmentary AP copy notes weather and events in Montreal and mentions meetings and forecasts with unclear names. Incomplete text references a defense topic and a forecast of the year’s metra ale and football interests.
Major Schneider linked to murder of eight Australian soldiers. two Japanese officers charged in first case. The unit commander, Schneider, allegedly formed a battery in Malaya. Bennelder sought relief of duty. Burma Railway survivor later killed during retreat. Proceedings include Townley as president and Major Mackay as prosecutor with Major Dickinson acting for defense.
A wartime report notes suppression of victims names at a Malbourne command briefing. It covers instruction from the Australian War Crimes Section and court actions regarding two Japanese officers charged with murders. The president of the court faces limits on suppressing the nam es and discusses potential bias and trial fairness.
Fragmented report recalls the Dunkirk evacuation and the arrival of volunteers from British barristers, clerks, and businessmen. It notes the French Ministry of Marine offered salvage, declined, and mentions wartime roles, ceremonies, and a simple religious observance led by a British padre.
Suranesian leader Kyemin, president of the Tetainhtahed, and Travnesian company executives announced government approval for a mining contract and shipbuilding program. The plan aims to start operations within months, boosting foreign trade and domestic industry, with formal investment and regulatory steps outlined.
A Canberra resident, Mr I F Gemble of 27 Progemitt Bt Tuennks Ve, is among the finalists in the United Nations essay contest. Essays from many countries compete for a prize of one month’s study at the United Nations, with the winner to be announced by an international jury. The Australian entrant from New South Wales is listed among other finalists, with notices of sponsors and addresses in New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia.
The fragmented OCR text discusses national development and industrial demand with reference to Australia and Latin India, mentioning Cady and Wald Yndvanen. It hints at factors determining Australian advancement tied to production demand and market price shifts.
A proposed plan to fund 15 percent of sterling balances annually drew support from U S and British industrial leaders. The effort aims to improve convertibility within the European Payments Plan, with July 1 as a target start and long term funding through U S backing. Egyptian trade data show a favorable balance with sterling, estimated near £490,000,000.
Sydney, Sunday. A man, years old, was found dead by a pool of blood in a residential building. Police say the death, linked to a prior incident, led to a murder charge against a man later detained at Regent Street Police Station. Detectives and the bureau worked the scene and secured testimony and notes relevant to the case.
Eighteen campaigners were arrested by Japanese police by 4 p.m. today as voters prepared for a decisive election. The campaigners carried a symbol of Stalin and supported candidates linked to a Liberal Democratic group. the arrest signals heightened tensions in the lead up to Japan’s vote.
The document discusses Soviet influence in the bloc economy, predicting strong ties with Eastern Europe. It notes Moscow would aid allied regimes, supply raw materials, and exert price controls to shape allied industrial output and political alignment.
In Tokyo crowds of thousands of workers and students rallied against Communist sympathy protests. Police and authorities claimed several arrests and warned of action. The event followed trials sentencing individuals to terms up to ten years for alleged political activities.
A brief track teaser from Pashan hints at a close contest with athletes from Hvar and neighboring clubs vying for top honors. Names and precise final places are unreadable, but the report suggests a tight finish and rising performers.
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