24 Mar 1950
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1950
Page
1
A chaotic transcript shows officials invoking the Crimes Act to curb communism amid a Sydney council scene. Debate centers on unionists, government authority, and preventing foreign influence while maintaining peace and commerce.
The government declared it will not tolerate violent tactics by the Communist Federation affecting shipping. It warned the union to end disruptions as ten thousand boxes of butter and two thousand tons of general cargo were damaged or stranded, with Australian ports facing widespread delays.
Mr Healy, generally secretary of the Federation, states deportation threats will not deter the Watervide workers and the Australian trade union movement. He asserts limits on real estate and industrial clashes will be opposed and the federation will consider future policy with strong union support.
A waterage union office reports that three men were yesterday seen at the same location with alleged pension issues. The item notes impediments to pension processing and mentions further details on page 4.
Report indicates Commonwealth talks may convene in May with prime ministers and foreign secretaries from member nations. participation unclear for some. Officials aim to resume discussions on postwar remoteness problems and future cooperation, following January foreign ministers’ meeting in Ceylon.
In London leaders prepare for a wartime style gathering as the government aims to extend its hold on power. The party chiefs seek to decide strategy and timing ahead of the next nationwide vote.
Secretary of State Dean Acheson said he would give careful consideration to the United Nations Secretary General’s plan to end the 2018 war. He spoke at a press conference but did not detail relations and noted anticipated meetings of the Security Council and world leaders to review the situation. He endorsed Dr. Philip Jraany’s statement about Communist influence in the State Department.
Fragmentary text reports a world diplomacy dispute with references to Vaclav Nuh and Western nations. It hints at a Western diplomatic mission and alleged maneuvers by unnamed officials, with censorship by Perm Bren and other named or implied figures.
A fragmentary report notes the German Youth Movement cancelled plans for a peace march through Berlin’s Western sectors and Wall defenses. The movement’s secretary vowed continued action for freedom and progress amid tensions with Allied authorities.
In Rome on Thursday the strike movement faltered after a 13 hour general strike attempt. A government spokesman cited eight local failures and a new Labour council faced emergency talks. At Parma near Milan a worker was killed and five others plus six police were hurt in clashes as 60 to 80 workers and police faced injuries in a tense day.
President Truman faces a major setback as Congress rejects the government housing bill by a 174 to 123 vote. The measure would have created a government corporation to raise 2 billion for cooperative and non profit housing projects with loans at 2 percent. Republicans decry discrimination against veterans and middle income seekers in the plan.
Early today floodwaters two miles wide threaten Wagga with a peak expected this afternoon. Main street water two feet deep near Hampden Bridge and much of the city is warned to evacuate as the Murrumbidgee overflows its banks and the Burrinjuck Dam spillway releases large volumes. Rail and road links are disrupted with sections washed out and closures likely for days.
Reported damage along Cotter River sections threatens lines and substations. Engineers assess debris filled channels, 7-foot water rise, and damaged compressors while Murrinjuck power may be delayed. Lennox Street outages hit downtown Canberra.
Fragmentary report notes Burrinjuck Dam outflow remained below the 1925 flood peak. Authorities monitored spillway discharge early morning with water a seven foot rise to protect downstream areas while planning for summer levels and conservation measures.
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