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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1953
Page
1
A Tehran riot erupts as pro Shah demonstrators clash with Premier Menasdeq forces. Parliament sits under threat while the shah’s supporters call for a referendum. Police fire on crowds as army officers and civilians converge near government buildings.
A Canadian Communist sympathizer alleged in a Quebec paper that Moscow would provoke trouble if American atomic weapons were deployed. The ex-Communist Pat Walar, quoted by a Washington exthotoque outlet, claimed communists planned to blow up hydro plants and burn cities to hinder Western action. Police describe the man as a former member and say the remarks intensified Cold War tensions.
The discussions remain exploratory on economic and financial cooperation between the United States and Britain. Dulles cites tolerance for varied proposals including stabilizing funds, boosting European goods flow, and expanding investment while inviting Lewis Douglas and other experts to join.
Washington reports a sweeping new atomic test series at the Nevada proving grounds to run from late March to May. Thirty shots planned for the end of May using an 8 millimeter cannon, with nine additional tests and nine device detonations in the schedule, involving about 8,800 personnel from various services and at least 10 battalions.
The British peers urge Australia to honor its Olympic commitment and keep Melbourne as the host for the 1888 Games, amid concerns it could lose the event to another city. Key figures from Australia and New Zealand back Melbourne, with international officials weighing Australia’s obligations and the possibility of transferring the Games.
New York Sunday jury convicts Minot Jelke, 28, of compulsory prostitution tied to self admitted associates Yulin Pat Ward and Marguerite Cordove. Judge Valente sets sentencing for March 20. appeal planned as defense challenges the verdict amid testimony about “Baby Youl” clones and a fabric of alleged coercion.
chaotic city scenes as protests flare over religious tensions and alleged foreign interference. police clamp down with detentions after rallies linked to a government crackdown, while political leaders discuss security acts and restrictions on media access.
The 1948 pact signed in Ankara strengthens joint security among Yugoslavia Greece and Turkey. It spans the Adriatic to the Caucasus, aims to deter Moscow influence and support peace in the Mediterranean region. The accord involves 42 million people and over 60 armored units, including World War II veterans and renewed aviation cooperation.
Manila reports indicate the defense minister submitted resignation amid significant protests and political pressure. The administration faces criticism over aid policies and stability concerns as opposition figures rally around the Quirino campaign and nationalist factions.
Chiang Kai-shek speaks in Hong Kong on the third anniversary of a claim that counterattacks are imminent. He urges unity and full civilian mobilization within the government while warning of imperial and Soviet aggression and stressing the need for stronger negotiations and military preparations.
Edward Kohl, 24, of Woonunie, was trapped in a 300 foot metal stack when the scaffold jammed. A rescue team rappelled and lowered him to safety after more than hours of entrapment. He was treated for injuries at a hospital.
A migrant was shot on a Sunday near ADELLAIDE and later arrested as part of the investigation. The incident occurred near a highway, with local authorities responding to the fatality and initiating an arrest connected to the case. The hospital reported the victim or related parties, while investigators pursued leads at the scene and adjacent areas.
Fragmented text reports on French moves regarding a European Army Treaty and related protocols. It notes opposition in the French Parliament and considerations about troop withdrawals, highlighting tensions over the accord and its fundamental importance.
General Ridgway will recommend to the NATO standing group in Washington that Central Europe be under unified command and that Allied military functions be enlarged. He also seeks to expand leadership roles in shaping the defense structure for the European theater.
London reports an offer from the Reds to exchange prisoners, including Meng age 25 with a price of 114,000 on her head. The Privy Council rejected the Hungarian proposal after Cabinet discussions, with sources noting divisions over securing more exchanges.
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