14 May 1952
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1952
Page
1
U S odd named commander for Rose and issued a statement disclaiming Colson remarks while detailing tensions over prisoner handling and alleged coerced confessions. The report notes incidents at Camp Meade and references statements from General Dodd and other officers amid ongoing Korean war context.
The UK government proposes textile tax reductions estimated to ease living costs by about two percent. Officials and opposition comment that the concession is insufficient while industry groups applaud relief, and critics demand broader measures.
Public servants in Laon discuss military service amid calls to enlist. Officials and local figures urge volunteers, citing government policy and national duty while plans and names appear in scattered references.
Amid a fractured convention scene delegates were not bound to Eisenhower or Taft. Taft captured key district votes in Wyoming and Virginia while Eisenhower led in others. The race for the GOP nomination remained unsettled as MacArthur and other contenders pressed for influence, with no pledged commitments until post convention voting.
In a serious accident at the Kin ton facility Jon Muuier suffered severe injuries after being drawn into a potato processing machine. He sustained a compound fracture of an arm and severe lacerations to the arm left and face. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as bystanders tried to assist while staff attempted to stop the machine. Emergency responders arrived and transported Muuier for medical care.
A largely awaited visit by Lieut Gen Tee ve ot a Air Horace Robertson KEM CEO draws attention to Canadian service groups in Canberra. A dinner is planned at Motel Camtorra on Friday evening before the address on the Korean situation. Attendees include representatives from ex-service associations and guests of honor. J R Broadbent and Capt D M Mannett will attend from Gallant. The event closes with Albert Hal.
Darwin reports no sighting of Procter aircraft and two occupants in a sea and land search. RAAF and authorities continue scanning routes between Darwin and Sydney, with a later demolition of possible sightings and a statewide search extending to coastal and inland paths.
A reported labor impasse centers on whether union and company bargaining can avoid federal intervention under the Hartley Act. Officials, including CGOU leader Knight, warned that a strike would continue until new contracts are fashioned, while a wage stabilization board earlier failed to settle the dispute.
Countries including America Britain Canada and France cut aviation fuel use by substantial percentages prompting concern Australia Britain and others plan coordinated reductions. Cabinet ministers and officials prepare emergency measures with airlines to stabilize supplies and assess the impact on aviation operations.
The fragment reports remarks by the Director of the Associated Chambers of Manipind Me on taxation and industrial production. Treasurer Arthur Padden is mentioned with references to budget timing and a payment date near January 10. The text is garbled and contains multiple typos.
Government review of the IDTR reveals 1 287 250 telephone lines accounted for last year with 470 000 connected to direct services and renewed listings across agencies.
Awan detective unit detained three men from Bandyt after a failed attempt to steal 3000 worth of gold from a ship. Police, led by a customs officer, traced a bag containing 40 pounds of gold to a fern bag in a vault. Leetie Bin faced unlawful conveyance charges of 1000 pounds of gold in Sydney.
A clipped, garbled passage notes pensions for age and widows changing, with mentions of the minister and a low count for widows. The fragment hints at policy shifts or statistics from a local government source, but the text is damaged and hard to parse.
An unreadable OCR fragment reports on an unspecified event involving an aircraft and possible timing moments. The text is highly garbled with misread names and numbers, making it impossible to identify who acted or what occurred.
A fragmented note references urgent development needs in Australian universities. It mentions Beales and others coordinating action to address academic standards, competition, and global positioning. The text alludes to graduate work, research lag, and international comparisons with Canada and the United Kingdom, calling for new plans and funding.
A scrambled report notes Britain may face trade shifts as Australia weighs dairy and meat export policies. Officials cite drought impacts and potential limits on exports from April through September, risking reduced supplies for Britain and influencing pricing and availability.
The Vice-President and Minister Mensies stated in the House of Representatives that he would consider revising the ACT in line with expenditure headings such as duration worth and charities. He mentioned public safety and other stated categories and pledged attention to related concerns raised by residents.
The court heard arguments on defence mobilization linked to Australia’s war danger and economic control. Marcus Clark and Co. Pty. Ltd. sought permission to repair and remodel buildings and to finance defense preparations, but the Treasurer’s defence said defence measures would exhaust resources under wartime authority and federation obligations.
A party of bushwalkers from Sydney led by a police inspector disappeared after an expedition in the Blue Mountains. Searches by civilian volunteers and police traced their route but found no trace of the group. Weather and rain hindered efforts as ground crews planned another hunt, with hopes pinned on finding supplies or signs of the hikers’ whereabouts.
In a tense dispute, workers from the rail union push for new wage agreements while confronting management. Officials warn of potential slowdowns as talks continue and the industry faces mounting pressure from workforce demands.
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