01 May 1950
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 01, 1950
Page
1
Sydney reports speculate a general coal strike as miners react to the anti Communist measures. Idris Williams of the Miners Federation foresees substantial activity next week while leaders debate strategy amid ALP divisions and government policy signals.
A special section of the Amalgamated Engineering Union in Sydney district passed a resolution condemning the anti-Communist bill. The motion pledged to protect the union from any finding and to widen actions beyond the meeting to oppose the measure. Members discussed potential divisions and future steps, with indications of decisions expected after further talks.
A deputation from the Federated unions met to oppose a proposed bill. The council decided to denounce the anti union drive and to use legal channels to defend trade union independence.
A fragmented notice references outlaw actions against Reds in Lapetown. The report mentions a meeting at the government with a labor union and a proceeding in Nathan Comasualen, marking unclear dates and places.
Three vital meetings of the Labour Party Inia will decide the party stance toward the Communist Mandation Bill. The ALP Advisory Committee including ACTU reps will meet the Opposition leader Mey today. The executive of the Federel Ponentary Lab or Party will confer. A Caucus will meet Wednesday. A section opposes the bill to avoid government control of key industries.
A Royal Commission report in Melbourne states the Australian Communist Party seeks to overthrow democratic institutions and establish a dictatorship using force and fraud. It notes party membership estimates, alleged ballot-rigging, and plans to exploit existing systems to advance its aims, while denying allegiance to laws deemed oppressive. The document cites interwar groups and youth wings linked to the party and questions about religious views and membership eligibility.
Panama City reports that President Arnulfo Arias issued an executive order outlawing the Communist Party. The decree declares the party a threat to democracy and calls for a crackdown on open and concealed communist activity nationwide.
Reported plan to replace British national servicemen in Malaya with regulars and Australian Army units. Australia may assume military command while Britain possibly keeps Guards battalions under Australian oversight. Debate linked to broader peacetime defense changes and national service prospects in Australia.
In Malaya a clash 20 miles south of Kuala Lumpur fatally injures a civilian and wounds a special constable while another ambush targets police near Narborough Hatata. About 300 insurgents attack a Chinese village on jungle fringe between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh as airstrikes push terrorist positions in the mountainous jungle of Pahang east of Kuala Lumpur. Brigands and bombers drop near sixty tons of ordnance.
Forty thousand fans filled London as Arsenal secured a cup final victory in a fraught wartime match. Celebrations soared while travel chaos followed, with rail disruptions and massive crowds traveling by ship and train to attend.
London Sunday. Conservative Party chairman Lord Woolton leads a drive to unite Liberals with the Conservatives ahead of any snap election. A Conservative Central Council meeting discussed avoiding divisive issues and focusing on unity while urging political leaders to set aside party prejudices to form a broader anti-racial bloc.
A federal grand jury in Kansas City reported that underworld boss Gargotta and associate Ynagelo were suspected of involvement in gambling operations totaling about 8 million dollars annually. The panel named figures including deputy county prosecutor Sam Hayles and Gargotta’s partner in a major dice game netting around 200 thousand dollars. Gargotta, once feared, violated the underworld code by disclosing associates’ names, with no motive given. Police found no witnesses or motive for the April 4 murder and noted gambling rings were controlled by a few.
Henry Wallace, former Vice President, unveiled a multi million dollar plan to end the Cold War in a Des Moines speech. He proposed an annual global capital requirement of 216,000 million dollars to revive underdeveloped regions, with the United States contributing one third. He urged alliance with the United Nations and close U S Russian cooperation, warning of global economic disaster and a possible rise of a greater Hitler if war continued.
A speech to the American Society of International Law argues the United States may extend the cold war to Southeast Asia. Paul Hofman proposes a broader front, noting the risk of a shooting war and the need to avoid escalating conflict across global fronts.
Regent signs decree dissolving the Belgian government and calling a new election. Prime Minister Fyakon and cabinet resign after six weeks of turmoil over King Leopold's future. Election set for June 4 with Parliament to convene June 20.
Fragmentary report notes movement at the Vatican legation with officials and officers present. Details are unclear due to damaged text but references to meetings and personnel remain the core elements of the item.
In Brisbane on Sunday the Labour Government led by Premier E. M. Hanson won power with a small, workable majority of six. All Ministers and party leaders were re-elected, but F. Paterson and independents F. J. Barnest and G. Marriott lost seats. Mundingburra and Burdekin shifts favored Labour, while the North Queensland Labour Party failed to retain its eight candidates.
Villagers flee as an unidentified aircraft strafed the NE mountain village of Aulfre, Wear Bolan, wounding no one. Residents reported multiple planes circling the area and dropping bursts of fire that damaged roofs in Rufke and nearby hamlets while authorities said the aircraft did not resemble IRB Linen.
Fragmentary report from Geneva notes discussions on creating a permanent international labor organization. Mentions Noel Lamidey and the International Labour Organization, with references to Emigrants and transport issues, but details are unclear.
Japanese salvage plans outlined by Kyodo report aim to refloat vessels including the 17 ton whaling ship and the Kimishima Maru after Allied bombing. By year’s end Japan had salvaged most refloatable ships and silverware firms show interest in 33000 ton cargo capacity in the waters near Truk and Peleliu.
Labour NSW preselection drew scrutiny after irregularities allegations. Mra Quirk Bal main and Bf R Gorman from Annandale faced Ay 4, McMahon and MMe Gorman in elections. Mr Geeentip urged orderly ballots as the party mulls a new election process.
London reported Sunday that dockers are returning to work after leaders chaired a meeting to discuss the Dock Board's terms. The board announced 14,000 men would be impacted by the strike, with 203 workers crossing back on Saturday. Troops were withdrawn as violence concerns faded and barracks offered shelter to dockworkers.
Fragmentary dispatch claims about mass killings of Karen villagers in Burma after clashes with Karen forces. Text mentions Burmese government reports and alleged executions near Tauingo and Thanitawng areas, with tolls ranging in the hundreds to thousands among civilians.
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