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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1952
Page
1
Report cites behind the scenes warnings ahead of the United Kingdom budget speech. conflicting notes from Reuters suggest concerns on currency, investor confidence, and potential action if tax and spending plans falter. British finance officials warned of solvency risks if markets react badly.
Tuesday report describes General Fulgencio Batista and allied Cuban army officers seizing control of the presidential palace in Havana in an almost bloodless coup. Provisional government declared, clashes at the palace result in deaths, while Prime Minister and government figures go into hiding as the United States weighs its response.
A broken OCR summary notes that spending rose significantly in Britain during a period after 1950. It cites an increase from 11,907 million to 13,404 million pounds in productive output, with most growth linked to higher trade and investment. The text mentions nine-country union trade dynamics and provisional figures for twelve months, with speculation on year-end shifts.
A fragmentary historical text discusses a deep water hydrogen bomb test plan, referencing Bikini and underwater explosions, intentions to study shock, radiation, and containment. It notes experimental variations and ethical considerations, with mentions of nations and wartime contexts.
Fragmented dispatches describe delayed peace talks as U N negotiators report impatience and mounting friction. North Korea and Communist forces brace with Soviet-supplied arms while Japan considers troop access under a broader wartime security pact.
Negotiations stalled on the amalgamation of a major timber and paper group with the New Zealand Government. The Prime Minister said doors remain open to further talks while government conditions on control of the setting enterprise are outlined. Announced plans cite an annual timber output around 28 million cubic feet and significant financing needs to proceed.
A wartime note reports that No. 101 Squadron and Bomber Command units will convert to jet aircraft. The Canberra marks expansion, with experienced crews reassigned and new jet units forming under Bomber Command.
The New Hampshire presidential primary opens a series of state votes as Republican and Democrat contenders campaign fiercely. President Truman and Senator Kefauver seek support against General Eisenhower and Taft, with party leaders staging intensive face to face events and global campaign tours.
A Weo-engined aircraft crashed near Sale, killing two men named Pighit Liewt and Winem fF Wikron of Kinin Aireet. The ground wreckage sparked fire as farmers nearby observed the inferno and helped secure the scene.
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Soviet radio commentary outlines a peace treaty for a single German state with withdrawal of occupation forces within a year and a demand for no future military alliance against allied powers. Officials in Western capitals question the feasibility and implications for Germany’s space and political future amid ongoing inter-Allied talks and Austrian concerns.
Turmany officials report Ted Behroéter will not play again this season and will skip the Davis Cup involvement. He spoke at a civic luncheon, indicating he plans no further competition this year and will not participate in forthcoming events.
A maintenance worker strike involving about 40 employees threatens to spread to five depots unless a quick settlement is reached. The action, led by a local labor group, could impact power supply operations and prompt broader labor discussions in coming days.
The Cabinet approved changes to provisional tax rules for wool growers amid hardship. Deferment up to 40 percent will be allowed where earners supplied to tax authorities, with reductions in provisional tax and a cap ensuring tax payable matches actual income. Government directs Treasury to apply modifications across all income tax payers.
The cabinet discussed cutting or raising land tax exemptions, aiming to adjust wartime relief. About 22 000 people would lose exemption as the value of land rose, with plans to remove the safeguards tied to the wartime measure. The move followed broader fiscal tension and echoed international concerns.
The U S Supreme Court held that aliens may be deported for membership in the Communist Party and that habeas corpus petitions may be withheld while deportation proceedings run. Justice Robert Jackson wrote for the majority, noting that citizens with such ties can face removal after gaining residency. The decision flags international power and sovereignty in security actions.
A man died when a vehicle he drove overturned on the Western Highway at Myr Long while en route to a tribal race event. Police are investigating the crash and identifying the deceased.
Diplomats say Russia would use its status in Japan if wartime terms shift. A formal accord with Tokyo could reshape Allied influence, potentially erasing certain diplomatic privileges for the Soviet Union and redefining its role within the Allied Council for Japan. Observers predict Moscow may seek a separate treaty or assert influence through occupation or withdrawal options.
A lengthy report describes a union dispute at Glen Davis with threats to reject outdated machinery removal. Representatives from unions including the Mining Mechanics Federation and Australian Workers Union discuss appeals to the Federal government and potential action to halt operations.
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