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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1952
Page
1
Soviet scientists claim they have discovered use of atomic energy and report new findings to Nscow. The report notes advancements in atomic research and potential applications discussed by Soviet researchers.
Mr Justice Kirby ordered more than six thousand waterside workers in Sydney and Townsville to return to work on Monday. The dispute began last Monday when longshoremen walked out in support of 600 men who were dismissed for refusing to carry three bags of fertilizer on a band-truck instead of two. Soldiers from the Royal Australian Engineers were loading military cargo aboard the Devonshire for Korea as sixty four ships were left idle by the stoppage. Officials said they would decide at the weekend whether to obey the court order.
In a heated session in Parliament yesterday, Mr Fraser pressed for disclosure of secret coal and external affairs documents. Mr Casey denied the charge of withholding and demanded the Commonwealth clarify US ties amid warnings of Australia's defense risks. The Speaker ruled Fraser had the right to reply as the exchange continued.
Paris reports the French government resigned following a 300 to 288 assembly vote defeat on a 3 620 million pound budget clause. President Auriol amid turmoil seeks to form a new cabinet with leaders of the right, as France risks drifting without a budget and potential financial collapse within 24 hours.
The U S Court of Appeals yesterday upheld the conviction and death sentence of Deear Colazza for killing a guard during an attempted assault on Blair House, the temporary residence of the Tru mans, on November 1, 1950. The ruling leaves Colazzo facing the electric chair, as the Supreme Court previously reversed the conviction and the President commuted the sentence.
Frang Kovace a leading professional backs opening Davis Cup participation by professionals to unite the Union and help the United States reclaim the trophy from Australia. He argues it clashes with the event’s amateur roots and cites Australian support as an unfair advantage.
Reports from Washington say the Combined Chiefs of Staff advised the French to withdraw forces from Haiphong and reinforce Indo China limits. The meeting noted over extension of French military strength in Indo China jeopardizing European Army aid and discussed creating an Allied War Council for Southeast Asia requiring political approval.
President Truman will announce whether he seeks re election upon returning to Washington March 20 after a short Key West Florida holiday. He gave no hint about his plans at yesterday's press conference. Senator Richard Russell of Georgia announced his bid for the Democratic nomination.
American experts invited by the Federal and South Australian governments will inspect uranium depots in Rum Tingle in the Northern Territory and at Ra ium HM Reid in South Australia. AEC director Mey Idesse Johnson led the briefing noting U S atomic projects rely on uranium materials.
The Methodist Board of Missions in Australasia questioned the despatch of 1 000 Fijian youths to Malaya. Rev C F Gribble argued the move would upset racial balance between Fijians and Indians in the inland, amid concerns over moral strains and security. The Colonial Secretary's reply awaited release at the next meeting.
Four Malay police were killed in separate attacks by small bands of Communist guerrillas across Malaya in the past 24 hours. An attack on a police post in Batu Gajah Perak was repelled after one constable died, while another constable fell in Kota Tinggi near Johore. Two guerrillas were reported killed in Kluang with additional clashes in Nibong Tebal and Wellesley.
The Hague Frida reports serious consideration of Indonesian proposal to administer Dutch New Guinea jointly by the Netherlands and Indonesia. Talks on replacing the Holland Indonesia union with an international treaty have been suspended as the Indonesian delegation returns home amid cabinet crisis.
A Trades Hall Disputes Committee meeting offered three ironworkers a chance to return to work while the ACTU faces a key decision next week on margins. Seven hundred members across three unions are involved, with potential major plant breakdowns and transport disruption if the strike broadens, as 23 unions consider joining the action.
Officials told the Appropriations Sub Committee that Soviet planes in Korea challenge U S air superiority. Major General Donald Putt warned America’s lead may not be as strong as once thought and Dr Hugh Dryden urged substantial upward revisions to early design stage aircraft performance goals.
Wellington reports Prime Minister Holland told Canterbury Chamber of Commerce a favorable trade balance this year hinges on business cooperation. He warned without measures receipts would falter and cited past freer trade in 1880-81 as a period of risky chasing of overseas funds and motor imports.
Mr Justice Richards ruled the dismissal of a union delegate was bona fide in the Industrial Commission. The case involved Colin Hainey Marshall of H G Stewhittle Pty Ltd builders protesting the Federal Budget via a Canberra delegation. A stopwork meeting followed and employees adopted a no cooperation policy, reducing on site work while Marshall reportedly conducted union business during hours.
The Evening News said London ticket agencies offered rent on the route for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Agencies reported orders totalling around 2,000, though the exact route was not yet known.
The first prisoner sub committee meeting since six months failed to reach an agreement on forced repatriation. UN observers insisted they would accept only unconditional repatriation while noting minor issues resolved in talks. On the front, US led forces conducted raids and artillery actions near Chorwon and Kumsong as overall front lines remained quiet. Colonel Andrew Kinney reported no progress after 22 days of armistice supervision.
A report cites American and allied officials saying the United States and its forces in Korea could strike Manchurian air bases if Communist air attacks threaten Allied troops. The 18 nation coalition affirmed the commitment, debated in Britain but never officially withdrawn, with Churchill querying the status in Parliament.
An early report states a Panair do Brasil airliner crashed in Uberlândia Minas Gerais as it flew from Cuiabá to Rio de Janeiro. Twenty three people died and fourteen were injured with bodies recovered at the wreck site.
A report from Lyongetha Teterta lists Celthc Roy Gwyther as missing then updated to not a prisoner of war. The inquiry, conducted by the U.S. Army Identification Board for Australian authorities, concludes the body at a Korea cemetery is not his but that of Private.
Minister for External Affairs Mr Casey announced an early visit by Mr Alsa Watt to Southeast Asia to review developments and confer in Singapore after Karachi. Mr Rowland to act as Charge d Affaires in Saigon pending his appointment in Indo China. New High Commissioner Te. Cutler to Colombo via New Zealand. James Plimsoll returns from Korea to resume UN Commission duties on Korea unification and rehabilitation.
London readers in a Friday issue of The Consecative and The Spectator debate the national anthem, calling it a deplorable jingle and a street corner ballad. The Spectator questions whether a new reign has begun and notes the unknown author, dating the piece to around 1748.
Former Vice President Henry Wallace warned against sharing atomic energy secrets. He cited Cabinet briefings, noted talk of exchanging information, and recalled Truman denying such plans. Wallace said scientists feared an arms race could endanger millions and possibly humanity.
The Prime Minister stated in the House that a new High Court chief justice would be announced before the current occupant’s term ends in April. Nicenaies said the position was not vacant now and would not be until April, addressing rumors about delaying the vacancy for the Royal visit.
British Dr. Donald Johnson links the Pont Saint Exprit epidemic to marijuana use after an on site investigation. The bread of madness phrase describes the outbreak that killed five and left 200 temporarily insane last August. The drug comes from wild Indian Hemp plants in the area.
Governor General Vincent Monsey delivers the throne speech as Parliament opens in Ottawa. Government says the world situation requires action and calls for upholding agreements with free nations to fight aggression.
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