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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 26, 1953

Page

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Queen Mary to be buried at Windsor in royal funeral plans

In a solemn broadcast the House of Windsor confirms Queen Mary will be laid to rest at Windsor. The late monarchs death prompts mourning across Britain as ministers announce state ceremonies and public tributes. The queen’s surviving children and royal peers attend prayers and prepare for rites at the cathedral.

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Fragmented OCR Memo Scatters Names and Phrases Across Hazy Text

Muddled OCR passage with scattered names and fragments. Mentions people and places in a chaotic stream, lacking coherent events or clear date, location, or outcome. Contains multiple improper nouns and partial quotes, hindering clear identification of a single news item.

Motion for Commons in royal sympathy and approval

A fragmented report describes MPs in the Commons discussing a motion of royal sympathy. The text mentions Queen May and a planned address to the hotel, with expressions of gratitude and condolence. The passage reflects formal parliamentary rhetoric.

Senators Check FBI Files On Nominee To Moscow

Senators Taft Sparkman and Smeder indicate support for Charles Bohlen as U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union after reviewing a top secret FBI report. Bohlen, a veteran State Department diplomat and former interpreter, faces continued Senate scrutiny and political debate before confirmation.

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Atomic Test at Yucca Flat Reveals Troop Buried in Foxholes

The Atomic Energy Commission staged a spring shell test at Yucca Flat roving grounds near Las Vegas. About 1300 troops crouched in trenches within two miles of a 700 foot detonation tower as 63 aircraft conducted simulated air attacks. A Navy plane guided by mother pilots entered the cloud, reporting intense flashes and a mushroom cloud rising toward 50,000 feet. The fireball burned for about 10 seconds before the cloud formed, while observers noted the blast was brighter and louder than prior demonstrations.

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Mark Clark In Formosa Formosa Taipei Widens Agenda

General Mark Clark arrived in Formosa and conferred with Chiang Kai-shek officials. The mission aims to assess Far Eastern tensions and coordinate allied military and political actions during the crisis period.

Taipeh Wemenley General Marks Far Eastern Chiang Kai Whek

Republic For Egypt Urged In Report

A Cairo report states that a PM appointed sub committee proposes abolishing the Egyptian monarchy and establishing a republic by referendum. The body has proposed a republican state with a parliamentary form, awaiting public approval, and will convene after General Naguib’s overthrow.

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Four women's bodies found in murder flat shock Montreal

Police probe a brutal triple murder in a Montreal flat where a fourth body was later found. Detectives report a woman's body in a doorless cupboard and ongoing searches for context and culprits amid a tense citywide alert. Investigators indicated a possible link to a larger plan involving a bomber and a network broadcast.

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Slim To Be Sworn In On May 5

London reports that Slim is to be sworn in on May 5 as Marshal Bic Wassim visits today. The general’s authority and potential impact on Australian affairs are discussed amid security concerns and regional tensions.

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Hazardous device probe in Korea under way

United Nations soldiers report an investigation into a hazardous device incident in Korea. The announcement notes the location sector is not yet located and details are limited as authorities pursue the probe.

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U S Ban On Milk Products Issued This Week

The United States Department of Agriculture announced a ban on all imports of dried whole milk dried butterfat and dried evaporated milk effective April 4. The action targets dairy products entering the country and aims to bolster domestic supply and prices amid shortages. Officials indicate the restriction applies to all sources and products listed with no exceptions.

U.S Department of Agriculture

Finance Company For Sterling Area Set Up

London Wednesday The Commonwealth Development Privitiatyy Limited, planned at the Commonwealth Conference in December to aid the sterling area's balance of payments, has been established as a company. It will operate across the Commonwealth, funding projects to exploit Commonwealth resources and strengthen sterling. Authorized capital is £15 million in 3,250,000 shares. 780,000 shares subscribed to a Bank of England entity. Initial capital to be 10 percent paid up, with borrowing to leverage issued capital. Applicants must be prepared to invest reasonable sums and provide expert guidance. The company will fund vetted projects with solid prospects and will recruit respected directors including Sir Frederick Gedbern, R J Minning, and others from Lever Brothers, Imperial Tobacco, Tube Investments, and Barings.

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Armed coup grip shocks Czech air flight in midair

In Bonn on Wednesday a Czech airliner was seized during a midair incident by three men and a woman. The conspirators and two passengers sought asylum in West Germany after landing in Frankfurt. Most of the 25 aboard requested return to Czechoslovakia while a group aspired to stay in the West. The event follows years of covert attempts to escape and asylum requests from those on board.

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U S denies Red Qaim on Alaska plane incident

The United States bluntly accuses the Soviet Union of involvement in an Alaska air incident. Washington calls the Soviet note unwarranted while urging an immediate clarifying response. The exchange follows a March 10 event over Soviet territory.

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