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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1950
Page
1
A muddled royal election era rumor centers on Attlee’s retention of Bevan as a key influence. The piece notes Bevan’s sway over policy and hints at possible reshuffles as the cabinet remains cautious amid forecasts of upcoming challenges and centralized control.
Secretary of State Dean Acheson testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that he would not knowingly tolerate any disloyal person in the State Department. He said he did not condone the offenses Alger Hiss was convicted of and condemned the idea of a Communist spy ring within the department.
The Netherlands government made no intimation on its extradition request for Captain Westerling from Singapore. Westerling remains in custody at Singapore’s central jail, with ongoing legal proceedings unclear due to fragmented notes and garbled text.
An English legal notice notes De Bernales offering £125,000 in relation to proceedings at the High Court. The fragment references monetary terms, currency phrasing, and channelry dirt context, but lacks readable specifics or names beyond De Bernales and a High Court setting.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a political shift with Labour Party gains and North Korea tensions. Mentions coalition talk, Western European economic collaboration, and a general election analysis. References to Sinbad era governance and KC led by figures tied to Seoul and wartime planning appear in unclear phrasing.
The full cabinet list announced by Prime Minister Attlee includes Morrison as Lord President, Bevin as Foreign Secretary, Cripps as Chancellor, Addison as Lord Privy Seal, Ede as Home Secretary, Bevan as Health, Williams as Fisheries, Wilson as Board of Trade, Griffiths as Colonial Secretary, McNeil as Scotland Secretary, Gordon Walker as Commonwealth Relations, and Henderson as War Secretary among others. Several ministerial posts remain unfilled.
Russia revalued the rouble against sterling and the dollar, trimming food tobacco liquor and clothing costs by 10 to 49 percent. The move, tied to a new cash-based price system, lowers bread up to 25 percent beer 30 percent and meat 24 percent, with a potential effect on wage and inflation dynamics.
The House discussed extending the International Sugar Agreement. A special committee of the International Sugar Council will study sugar price changes and report by 1954. The agreement, signed August 1 1949, covers nations including Belgium Brazil Cuba France the United Kingdom Haiti the Netherlands the Philippines Poland Portugal the USA and Yugoslavia. The extension runs to August 31 1950.
London commentary reflects mixed views on the new cabinet as the Daily Mail and other papers criticize the government. The tone suggests concern over policy direction and potential public reaction to cabinet choices.
A Soviet official faces charges over forced labour practices amid a global inquiry. The council heard that concentration camps and forced labor were central to the economy, with criticisms that people were punished for political opinions without trial. The discussion paused for the 1306 winter session.
Slater quoted by Attlee as saying Labour will govern and fight the Tory opposition. The forecast notes Labour will stick to its plans, with eight other members moving to bolster the campaign. Attlee’s wing seeks to organize government and campaign strategy ahead of the next election.
About 60 Nationalist officials arrived in Hongkong after a six months journey from North-West China. They left August 25 and travelled 2,000 miles to Calcutta before boarding for Hongkong. Interney will proceed to Tal wan.
Britain has sent a note to Rania demanding termination of expropriation of British property in Esa Germany without compensation.
A report details William Sebald of Amarios accusing the secretary general of a Japanese Communist party of treachery. He cited affidavits from Japanese immigrants, urged investigation, and referenced Soviet and Australian officials reacting to Russian non-repatriation of Japanese POWs.
Australian war crimes officials announce the release of 47 Japanese war crimes suspects held on Amtraia and Bougainville. Several senior officers including Lieut General Kane Yoahiware and Major General Ryoichi Rhone are named as among those freed after detention since 1948. Other officers from New Guinea Bougainville were also released. The statement did not specify how long some prisoners had been held.
Train collision at an allway crossing in Monticello during icy weather leaves two children dead and one injured as a goods train strikes a school bun styled object on the tracks.
Britain expected to cover about three quarters of dollars required set by Economic Co operation Administration head John Kenney told MPs. He noted Britain’s recovery hinges on boosted global trade and improved economic conditions, with forecasts showing progress in late 1940s. The report cited Britain as a key ally to the United States in the postwar recovery effort.
London dispatch notes sharp demand for wheat in the Far East as the East Grain deal reports substantial sales to the Agricultural Department. Despite wartime disruptions, figures indicate large shipments with potential future shortages.
Cardinal Auray Arenmunhap of Sydney arrives in Rome and will stay through Easter holidays before leaving for unspecified duties.
A French aircraft carrier Visenrude will berth at Norfolk Virginia next weekend and carry a number of American planes. The State Department official stated the United States will meet West Germany with 9 jets to rebuild its merchant marine.
The talks among Canada United States and the Soviet Union on atomic weapon development appear not to have resumed after a break. No date has been set for renewal and charges regarding sharing atomic secrets are mentioned in scattered noise.
In Quebec on Wednesday pieces of wreckage from a plane crash were shown in court as evidence in the murder case of Albert Guay's wife and 22 others killed in the September air disaster. The Crown argued there was no fire and no evidence of dynamite. Dr. Jean Myris Roussel described the body, noting facial features were recognizable despite extensive injuries.
AAP Reuters reports Wanganui suffered an innings defeat as Australia dominated with bowlers Tallon and Bee taking key wickets. India's budget plan for defense raises funds after parliament debate. Brown noted budget projections include 1 310 000 pounds to end the year, with defense expenditure outlined amid consultative forecasts.
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