28 Mar 1950
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1950
Page
1
Flood preparations spread along the Murrumbidgee from Narrandera to Balranald as warning reaches all towns. Police at Darlington Point say about 200 houses may be inundated by midnight while Narrandera endures a strong flood last night with risk to lower level homes.
Shanghai, dubbed a city built on mud, faces encroaching river mud from the Yangtze choking the harbor approach. Reports describe widespread floodwaters, submerged farms and homes at Narrandera and nearby towns, with police and relief efforts mobilized as residents endure rising water levels and closing channels.
Mr Spender presented a view of the Colombo Plan favoring a complementary American approach to economic aid. He warned against alignment with South East Asia and urged broader Commonwealth participation toward a wider membership including other nations. He noted the Japanese question as a major issue affecting the Philippines and Australia.
Reports say Red China plans air strikes against Nationalist targets in Chekiang and Yunmen area. Observers note Soviet air cooperation and increased precautions in Manchuria and nearby bases as propaganda emphasizes readiness and strategic gains amid ongoing hostilities.
Unclear palace notes describe a possible tomb beneath St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Fragments mention ancient niche near the catacombs and an inscription reading Awe Petre. Evaluations to be opened to the public in April or May.
The United States Navy faced gaps in anti submarine readiness. Admiral Fort warned the force was not adequate and urged Congress to fund stronger expansion within limits to counter Russian submarine growth.
In Brisbane, Mirtaan Pattnvem was attacked and forced from her home by a man named Warwien. She escaped with injuries and sought help from local authorities, reporting the incident to police and requesting protection.
Fragmentary text links famine as a backdrop to Canberra negotiations. It hints at food supply risks in global powers and potential effects on diplomacy and military strength, mentioning China and other nations without clear, verifiable details.
Eleanor Roosevelt and Whe Wan discuss a reported cave in front of interviewers Captain Jack Adams. Officials claim a strange object caused a blaze as lights and a pointed top were described. witnesses say the crew described evidence never heard before. Captain Adams declined to name others aboard the saucer while noting a long, slender craft with lights around its top.
London reports a heavy tightening of the Czechoslovak border by police and security forces after a large refugee airlift. Guards patrol frontier zones with searchlights and reinforcements as Prague discourages Western escape routes. Many refugees fear family safety if they return, while clerks and officials press for voluntary repatriation.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss East German terms for German unification, Western role, and Potsdam posture. Mentions Georg Dertinger, currency issues, withdrawal of occupation troops, and Western powers consent as conditions for reunification talks.
A fragmented report states that Edwarda escaped from Gronfelt seller lockup last night by tricking an official into allowing entry. The suspect was recaptured about a mile from Arenfell by authorities today.
Sydney Monday report says ALP leaders plan to delay the state election to late July. The executive caucus will likely endorse the postponement after a conference aiming to avoid an early campaign. Strong nerves about defeat and industrial unrest influence the strategy.
Labor conference reports a major dock strike in Marseille disrupting shipping and tying up French ports. About 180000 workers idle across steel chemical industries, with 100000 building workers affected. police mobilized but no incidents reported at dawn.
Monaay notes from London criticize a bar on Namaig war materials and urge restraint. The speaker contends the party action aims to misrepresent Communist activity and focuses on supporting government policy rather than broader trade concerns.
President Truman era echoes resurface as senators and officials dispute Lattimore's blame for famine and alleged subversive acts. Drew Pearson notes McCarthy's charges target Lattimore, a top Far Eastern expert, with State Department and UN relations roles implicated.
Melbourne reports that a mass trade union congress will meet on May 6 to set a common policy for the movement, intending to halt sectional wage increases until unified guidelines are agreed. The meeting follows threats to curb union activities amid ongoing industrial disputes disrupting Australian production.
A Melbourne wage hearing was told employers faced a base wage of 10 shillings, with total national wage costs around 440,000,000 annually. Mr F C G Wright stated that if female workers were included a wage increase of 4,500,000 would follow, according to the Commonwealth Statistician’s report.
The article discusses the wage factor's impact on housing costs, noting changes during the 1938 period and references to wage trends, employer practices, and related economic conditions. It mentions regulatory or policy discussions and suggests a link between wage levels and rent pressure amid wartime considerations.
The waterfront unrest in Brisbane nears a turning point as union leaders meet with employer representatives to decide on a work rotation system. An executive committee, after a lengthy session, plans further talks with Mr Baik to seek permission for a Wednesday meeting. The goal is to resume work while addressing fears of victimisation and discrimination among nonmembers.
Fragmentary text suggests a report on Tito receiving a higher vote share or support than in 1945. Mentions of party reorganization and venue phrasing point to a political development or election coverage with unclear specifics and several garbled terms.
A thief fled a noted room at the Ted Civa hotel yesterday after lifting unspecified items. Police traced the suspect through Bennetts Brians, with evidence including vinyl records. The man, described with limited details, was chased toward Canberra, Sertadle, and Tigh Toliee lant TUENE.
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