17 May 1948
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1948
Page
1
Allied dispatches describe Egyptian raids against Tel Aviv and Gaza frontline areas. Reports claim Egyptian forces entered parts of Palestine, with air and ground actions across multiple fronts. The Security Council contemplates arms embargo lifts as Arab forces advance in core theater.
Fragments of a broken beer bottle found near a chest in West Melbourne, early today, tied to the death of Eric Allen Vicar of South Adelaide. Investigating police detained three men, with two charged after questioning a 35-year-old printer and a 14-year-old labourer.
The Sunday opening of the Salvation Army conference in Australia is noted with officials including Mr. W At Hughen ACE Tyme Marg agnor and Housing Minister Clive Evatt in attendance. The report describes international participation and the event at the Town Hall with discussions spanning many countries.
Egypt informed the United Nations that its forces entered Palestine while Lebanon sent notes to UNC and major powers urging Arab military intervention to ward off danger to neighboring countries. The notices reflect regional tensions as the Palestine situation escalates.
Readable fragments report a Pel Aviv church reunion tied to Middle East debates. Officials discuss American stance on partition plans, Arab plans for Palestine, and calls for UN action while warning that violence may escalate if intervention shifts.
The Davis Cup event in Lindon featured players from multiple nations with varied outcomes. Sweden, Switzerland, and Austria pursued victories while teams like Norway and Finland faced stiff competition, revealing a dynamic slate of matches and notable performances.
A railroad collision in Tennessee killed fireman William Otney of Armada. The other driver was injured but escaped with minor injuries. Weather and exact times were not clear in the readable text, but the crash involved a navy engine and a protruding location near Armada.
A player collapsed and died during a match in Wollongong. The incident involved Charles Baluhetor, 25, described as a husband and father, with officials stating no further play resumed after the event. The crowd witnessed medical attempts before authorities took custody at the scene.
A garbled account details a varsity sprinter clocking 109 yards in 9.3 seconds and another 13 second effort, with mentions of University of Southern California, Australia, and Minnesota rivalries. It notes wind limits and exhibition pace, listing names and places amid unclear timing data and a dramatic late burst by Buk Troloar.
In South St Paul four hundred National Guard soldiers with fixed bayonets moved to clear a jamming crowd from streets near meat works. The crowd fell back with minor injuries as troops advanced. earlier, police and strikers clashed when pickets denied entry to workers at the plank plant.
Australian Jewish groups pledge support for a Palestinian state amid intra community tensions and external pressures. The report notes debates in Sydney and other centers, with figures urging solidarity despite divisions over policy and security concerns.
A news report from Wellington indicates the New Zealand government is debating recognizing the new Jewish State of Israel. The decision will be considered by the government in the near future with formal steps pending.
Paris crowds cheer as Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh travel by naval cutter along the Seine to Ile St. Louis. They are welcomed by the Paris Municipal Council and shown Versailles Palace. The royal pair receive honors amid showers of rain as officials and citizens cheer the royal party.
Persian military circles report a clash at the Azerbaijan frontier where a group of 40 Huarlana attempted cross border. Ten allegedly died in the engagement and the front line was reported heavily gravely guarded.
Jockey Steve Brooks wins despite a quirky report of seven winners in separate races at Churchill. The American United Press notes a world record in seven winners held jointly by Albert Whittaker and W. Thomas, with several jockeys aiming for more mounts. Partial names and places appear through the garbled OCR.
Waterfront detectives said they expect an arrest tomorrow morning in connection with a ship fire. A member of the Pemba crew is likely to be detained at the ship’s hold, where stolen items were found. Police believe the blaze involved the ship’s cargo and took place Friday night amid harbor activity.
In New York a storage tank at a Boston Cone gas plant in Everett Massachusetts ignited a fire and sparked two more explosions. One man killed, several workers burned as a huge fire triggered a cluster of petrol storage tanks and surrounding property damage estimated at $760,000.
A communique from Brunei notes 42 believed dead in two crashes. Rescue teams found one survivor among 35 aboard a WasseNgorn flight and a Belgian Sabina Bkeymas tor. Included were four Britons among the dead and Canon N. D. Coleman. An Egyptian survivor is reported. Another plane crashed from Dalrban to Johannesburg into the Witkop Mountain with fatalities.
Detroit Sunday report notes Ford Motor Company negotiates wage reductions in a third round with the United Auto Workers Union. The proposal aims to narrow wage differentials with major competitors and reduce overall labor costs.
Fragmentary note reports endorsement of communists by a state council. The text is garbled but suggests a political endorsement or alignment involving Sydney and Sunilays. Further details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
A man believed to be a maniac climbed through a window of the children’s ward at Quern’s Park Hospital in Lancashire at midnight. Police found a four year old girl dead in the pews at 2:20 pm on the same day.
A Sunday search is under way for a missing heavy seal launch near Sydney. Two boats with five men and a boy disappeared from Upper Patonga near Broken Bay while a second craft with two men and a boy is also missing. The owner, Tom Smith of Brooklyn, has alerted authorities and the dawn search from Losmarcow and Pormonamn uses planes and ships from Sydney Newcastle. Winds and sea conditions are hindering the hunt as authorities warn crews to remain alert for debris or signs of the missing craft.
A Bratislava court yesterday sentenced a former member of the wartime party and other officials to imprisonment for treason. Josef Btnako received a lengthy term, with sentences ranging from several months to seven years.
The Coast Guard announced recall of air and surface craft sent out after a false alarm about a submarine and a sinking near 35 miles off North California. No wreckage was found. the American freighter William J. Channing was reported to be towed to Astoria, Oregon, under Fremroe guidelines, amid unclear details and mist.
Dutch authorities seek to reassure the Batavia to Australia trade amid fears waterway restrictions could block cargoes. Captain A Masters of the El Libertador says ships will adhere to loading rules between Batavia and Australian ports. The Brisbane arrival carried 52 passengers.
Police in Wellington report the discovery of a woman's body aboard a ferry in Chiiatehareh. A man, arrested on the ferry, is expected in court tomorrow charged with murder. The victim is identified as Berta Bovale Amy Black.
Brisbane report says the Australian Legion of Ex-Service men disassociated itself from charges of black marketing and immorality among troops in Japan. The claims were first raised by the Legion's Federal President Mr Mary McDonald.
An eye witness saw Harold Lydon, 68, slip from the edge at McKengle Point Tanarama and plunge 129 feet to the sea. He was pulled from the water and resuscitated with artificial respiration and oxygen for about an hour before dying.
Sunday report from London notes W J Barich played an uncertain yet promising innings for Warwickshire, while Victor Jackson of Australia struck 170 for Warwickshire. Gloucestershire beat Somerset. Northamptonshire and Worcestershire matches progress with notable scores from Barich, Valentine, Robertson, Dollery, and Fishrock, among others.
Australia’s batsmen dominated at Lord’s in a high scoring session as Bradman and fellow stars fired rapidly. Bailey, Smith, Amigh, Price and Viger contributed notable figures while Bowles Bailey claimed five for the touring side. The MCC XI faced Australia with strong bowling and fielding as records fell in a brisk, attack minded display.
Wall Street opened with a bullish surge as prices climbed, trades reached high volumes, and turnover topped 2,560,000 shares. Traders enthusiastic about a sustained rally pushed prices to gains amid heavy activity and public interest.
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