A U T Calls Lift on Ban Amid Ship Row and Dock Tie Ups
London docks face a near standstill as 50 ships idle while the Australian union action spreads. The ACTU rejects a call for a federal union conference and considers joint action with the Waterside Workers’ Federation to press New Zealand issues. The Interstate Executive plans to decide on government action under the Crimes Act.
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Watersiders Fined In Melbourne
The Stevedoring Industry Board charged 100 watersiders in Melbourne for walking off the job in protest over summonses issued to union officials. The disciplinary sub committee imposed a fine of £2 on each worker, as Geelong representative Mr. R. O'Brien reported after a late meeting.
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Court Accepts British Claim in Hague Proceedings
A brief article reports that the court in The Hague accepted a British claim. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the ruling confirms the British position in a international legal matter.
Exiled tribal member appeals amid banishment dispute
Fragmented excerpt reports a tribal member seeking relief after banishment tied to a marriage with a white person. The text references exile, a long banishment period, and the tribe's leadership in London, with mentions of a 400 year or year time frame and authorities over the ban.
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U S Will Consult Allies On Korean Armistice
Secretary of State Dean Acheson testified before a Senate inquiry that the United States will consult the United Nations before any armistice in Korea. He noted that the UN field commander may seek an armistice but other members will be consulted, and discussed past plans for hot pursuit across the Yalu with insufficient allied support.
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British 16th Infantry Reinforcements Sail for Overseas Duty
The British 16th Infantry, about 8 000 troops, sailed from Portsmouth aboard air craft carriers Triumph and others to reinforce forces overseas. An additional 38rd Airborne and Art Regiment units boarded the Devonshire at Liverpool after a sudden alert three weeks earlier.
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Rapid Growth of Russian Air Fleet Seen
A Review from London reports Russia has about 18 000 operable aircraft now and could gain 10 000 more in a decade. It says the air force is split into four independent arms with mixed types and favors jet planes. The defense force centers in the West under Lieut General Vasili Stalin. Parachutists exceed 160 000.
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Labour Council Pursues Inquiry Into Workers Hostel Conditions
The Labour Council backs a committee of inquiry into government hostels led by F Williamson of the Clerks Union. The Eastlake hostel is cited for poor drainage, overcrowded huts, damp walls, bad laundries, and minimal bedding. The report urges tariff reforms and press access to hearings.
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Siameses With One Heart Face Medical Challenge
New York reports of Siamese twin girls born with a single heart share a hospital scene. Doctors say separation is impossible, with the left section of the chest united. The twins weigh 12 pounds 12 ounces at birth and are kept under care as authorities brace for civilian camps in Torforington.
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Attlee Holds Government Majority In Petrol Tax Vote
London Wednesday the Government defeated a Conservative bid to unseat it by 304 to 286 a majority of 18 The opposition planned moves against the Budget and the petrol tax rise to 3 3/4 d a gallon to lift fares and transport costs The Government said funds for rearmament must come from somewhere
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Dulles Talks On Japan Peace Treaty In London
In London, John Foster Dulles said no definite limits on Japanese armaments were contemplated in the draft peace treaty. He favored collective security over treaty limits and warned reparations could trigger recession and aid Communist takeovers. He noted no fixed signatory requirement and expected a virtually complete draft after ongoing consultations. He said Japan would likely accept a partial treaty rather than none, with a postoccupation U S force to stay in Japan.
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Richest Man in the World Sacked in Paris Post
Calouste Gulbenkian, reputedly the richest man with about £36 million, is dismissed from his unpaid commercial attache post at the Persian Legation in Paris. His 83 year old son Nubar was removed from a similar role in London a day earlier.
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Chinese Yield More Ground To Allied Push
The enemy withdrawals were orderly as they counter-attacked in delaying actions. Allied spearheads press toward Chorwan Kumhwa and Pyongeong, with China’s “iron triangle” losing a mile or more in the east and west central Korea. U.N. forces reach within 20 miles of Chorwon as units advance from Yongpong toward Kumhwa.
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Purged Japanese Politicians to Be Freed by July
About 170000 Japanese purged from political life in the postwar democratisation drive will be freed from restrictions by end of July. Included are former Kempei Tai members and extremists. notable is 68 year old Ichiro Hato yama, accused of suppressing prewar democracy and expansionist aims. Observers fear their return may affect Yoshida's Liberal Party grip.
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Australian general investigates battle fatigue in Korea
Major-General Kin sley Norris will lead a medical services inquiry in Japan and Korea into reports of battle fatigue among Australian troops in Korea. He arrived in Japan and plans visits to Korea before returning to Australia, meeting with Surgeon-General Edgar Hume and reviewing medical handling of wounded assisted by U.S. medics.
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British Plane Breaks London Paris Record
A British plane completed a record London to Paris flight yesterday. The long distance run was touted as a major milestone in commercial aviation, with authorities noting the craft's speed and endurance despite weather challenges over the route.
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