17 Mar 1952
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1952
Page
1
In an interview General Wer Fleet speaks on civilian strain and armament for Korea. The report notes Australia’s Commonwealth Division officers praise, with deployments in Korea and awards discussed amid confusing phrasing and missing context.
A degraded report cites Nathan Preainier denouncing the Wafdist faction and the former government. The speech accuses the Ward Party of inciting unrest and urging students to cross Wauble while pledging to purge corrupt elements and uproot opponents.
New York reports 32 South Korean soldiers killed and 1 wounded at a prisoner of war camp near Koje Do island after inmates seized a guard post and opened fire. News describes hundreds injured and the chaos prompting negotiations and calls for an investigation.
The article reports sharp denials of German war charges amid calls for a United Nations investigation. It notes objections by Cohen and others, recounting accusations of war planning and alleged provocation linked to border incidents near Peking and various international responses. Authorities claim attempts to frame both sides and urge neutral inquiry.
Fragmentary note reports a March 8 deadline on quotas for goods at a port, with mention that certain items would be licensed after review. A federal secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and the Director General of Quays or similar body are cited in unclear lines.
West Point reports new defence framework unveiled by Army Chief of Staff General J. Lawton Groffins. Nuclear weapons and strategic defenses touted as essential to national security. Officials warn against aggressive expansion and stress unity of effort amid rising international threats.
Unclear OCR notes describe clashes at a Peace Carnival in Bollywood Park, with youths and factions including anti communist groups. Report mentions Anatol Kono and others, with injuries and chaotic scenes as attendees were knocked down and some people handed out leaflets amid the turmoil.
Fragmented OCR text outlines UK atomic progress and critics of Australian festival plans. It mentions package proposals, Allied exchange ideas, and technical terms, with references to a communtate in tem Nad 10 equipment and international negotiations amid vague travel and diplomatic notes.
The Canberra jet bomber, piloted by Geoffrey Tuck, cut the London Darwin flight time to about 24 hours. Departing London Wednesday, it arrived near Darwin at midday local time, aiming to demonstrate economical pace rather than a pure speed record.
A British Liberal speaker in Leicestershire denounces import cuts as a farce, urging a focus on domestic food and wool, while criticizing temporary assurances from Australian and British governments. Conservatives seek to amend Labour’s motion for a full Commonwealth economic review, advocating negotiated trade among Commonwealth nations and broader protectionist aims.
Victims William Lawrence Lee 3 Hwalntey Sive and a brother died after drinking a soft drink at a Tou jwoambe event. Police say potassium poison suspected. doctors fought to save them and three children. Investigations ongoing. motive unclear.
Sydney Sunday report says the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development may approve a second loan to Australia. Bank President Eugene Black leaves for New Zealand after a visit where he said development, wheat, and private and public cooperation would be emphasized. He noted aid for equipment and machinery to improve steel, cement, power, and transport, and stressed he did not come to negotiate a loan amount but to gather information for private and public leaders.
Reportedly Britain considered overheated atomic research and hydrogen peroxide implosion as options. Prime Minister Churchill’s government faces debate on detonation methods and potential underwater tests in the Indian Ocean, with a second bomb planned to be dropped from a plane. Officials offer little clarity as ships move toward the warfront in Melbourne.
Bevan attacked the government at a Wainyity Labour rally, accusing a rearmament drive of stifling industry and harming national trust. He contended restraints on industry tied to war prep are misused while urging a broader social and economic program.
The federation approved a 35 member squad with 38 Victorian, 40 New South Wales and three Queensland athletes. Names include Davies, Mockridge, Nelson, McDonnell and Alderson. Omission of pentathlon and canoe events drew criticism. calls to include eight athletes in the Olympic team and concern over selection bias were raised.
The Australian Women s Association relay team at AX Gralia faced omitted recognition amid controversy. Cripps and Johnson led the nominated squad with Magee and others urged to clarify results, while officials debate whether the four person relay era should persist despite a notable time disparity.
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