11 May 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 11, 1955
Page
1
Reported air clash off North Korea coast describes Sabre jets engaging Communist fighters near the Yalu River. The Pentagon announces long-range strike plans from Yokota air base toward China and North Korea, with Allied tanker support and multiple air and sea components.
The Parliament rejected a censure motion against Speaker Ca. Opposition leader Calwell argued the Speaker violated integrity with partisan actions. Key figures such as Vice President Orrin and Mr Anthony defended principles of debate and governance amid parliamentary strife.
Archibald Memorial events provoke student pranks and offenses. Several students face charges for offensive actions and vandalism including a paste fountain incident near the memorial. Police and local officials condemn conduct as university holds a council hearing.
Paris reports indicate Britain United States and France backing a three condition Anglo French plan for a four power meeting. Dulles and Molotov preparing staged diplomatic moves with Moscow invitation likely as Western powers seek a joint approach to postwar arrangements and Austria treaty signing.
The report describes Mr Menon denying any agenda as he prepares to travel to Canton and Peking for talks with Chinese leaders. He planned to return to India to brief Prime Minister Pandit Nehru before departing for Moscow next month. He insisted there is no special mission and that he has 60 days to work on issues, including India China concerns, while reporters pressed for details. In London, Winston Churchill was formally adopted as the Labour candidate for Woodford, with the constituency having elected 128 members.
An armed bandit robbed the Japanese Consulate area and assaulted Madame Kakitaubo and others. A confrontation followed when Detective Carroll and officers opened fire, wounding the robber as he fled past a gardener. one man later charged with related offenses.
A partial OCR reads that two floors of New York's new column collapsed during construction injuring forty two workers, ten hospitalized for extended care while others may be buried. The incident highlights a possible late stage of a project costing around thirty million dollars and plans include offices and a ring arena nearby.
A controversial pastoral letter from Rome, issued by the Archbishop of Melbourne, is said to have failed to unite Catholics. The pastoral deplores that defeating communism in industry has only been thwarted by political intrigue. It notes rejection by Catholics of Labour and describes divisions within the Labour movement influencing Protestant Catholic tensions.
The Prime Minister Mr Menzies rejected calls for a conference with state Premiers to fund mental hospital maintenance. He said the Commonwealth decides and states could hardly face the expenditure, noting a potential £10,000,000 contribution from the Federal Government and outlining existing agreements.
Vague OCR text notes warnings to scratchers and vandalism amid political rhetoric. Mentions Mr Menaina and Mr Menaseyaa with unclear actions and references to future measures, all lacking concrete details or outcomes.
Dr Bazeley, director of the Austrian anti polio effort, says Australians now have no fear as polio vaccine enters Australia. He plans to continue production at Commonwealth labs in Melbourne and rejects private firms mass marketing, emphasizing adherence to specifications. He travels to Pattabungh and Heietberg for demonstrations and tests.
A garbled report notes visiting Americans sent 138000 dollars home during nine months. The data was presented in a Senate reply by the Minister for National Development, Senator Booner, acting for the Treasurer Air Arthur Fedden, in response to Senator Marriotti. The comparison references import expenditure on wallat goods for eight months totaling 1 million.
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