17 May 1952
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1952
Page
1
Berlin reports indicate West Berlin officials convened to address a Red accusation amid tense standoffs. Residents and foreign observers note uneasy mood as Allied forces maintain a wary presence near the zone.
Fragmented OCR article reports Labour figures including Anderson and Trumsay amid Berlin border tensions. Descriptions cover Allied patrols, attempts to enter a autobahn to Berlin, and protests over postwar treaties. Names mentioned include Anderson and Trumsay with references to Western Allies and German authorities.
Fragmentary report covers UN talks on regional security, price controls, and the Austro-Australian, British, and Dutch positions regarding New Guinea and the wider Pacific defense framework. It notes Indonesian tensions and debates on adminstrative arrangements and possible multilateral guarantees.
An OCR fragment discusses Australia and Indonesia, noting national security concerns and regional reach. Mentions Christians among Ambonese, Dutch New Guinea, and Indo government positions amid shifting alliances and frontier tensions.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a nuke quantity of mineral and a potential value tied to a lease. Names and places are unclear, but references include a Praaer area and a Grange, NL. The text suggests a financial stake in a mineral or lease and hints at a percentage return.
A terse table listing “Table Tennis Cds” with entries ORLA 4, Keine TE PuM Vues 9 2, Mad bee Ve CR 15. The fragment seems to catalog scores or codes, indicating a standings or inventory note within a club or event context.
Many marooned residents face rising waters as the river breaks levees and floods key towns. The Hyde Dam area is at risk while the Apenwih Trunk and surrounding ridges are submerged. Water supplies are overflowing, crops damaged, and local mariners and farmers are stranded, awaiting emergency relief.
A fragmentary report notes a boy missing at Kosciuszko with limited readable details. Names and locations are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a missing person case and a potential date. Further readable tokens include references to individuals and local places, but specifics remain uncertain.
British actor Len t Hanley was charged with obtaining 300 pounds by false pretences from 20 year old Gratien Tim er of Ford Street Ivanhoe. Hanley admitted giving a Turtleatar loan and pleaded guilty to the charge but reserved defence as to some details. The court heard the alleged loan occurred in early 1920s with a Ringland departure referenced. Latimer was previously involved and the case centres on a disputed money transfer. The defendant was committed for trial with fixed bail set.
London reports Labour member Mir Kurye Huts will raise questions in the Commons on Monday about how extensively American observers have been permitted to witness the atom bomb tests at Monte Bello. He will also seek whether reports of the experiments will be shared with the American government.
A scrambled late edition note outlines Britain’s plan to reduce meat usage and butter while increasing tea consumption. It cites government warnings on meat supply disruption and talks of sourcing from Australia and Argentina to offset shortages. The piece hints at February or year-end timing and mentions public concerns over butter price and meat availability.
In Adelaide a Federal conference of time United Licensed Victuallers Association calls for licensing reform. An investigating committee reports to the Federal executive, aiming to unify hotel trading hours and related regulations across states. The group pushes for a coordinated approach to licensing and regulation.
Reports from Darwin and Port Wyndham describe a cushion or debris seen over the Timor Sea amid the search for Captain Martin’s missing aircraft between Koepang and Darwin. Authorities investigate whether a crash occurred near Degadale River as survivors are accounted for and military observers recall wartime sightings.
New York readers report a May 26 peace conference in China described as a cover for harsher aims. Delegates from allied nations allegedly aim to revive Japanese militarism and expand chemical and bacteriological warfare, with suspicions of a plan for further aggression in Asia.
Fragmented OCR text hints at union and management talks over refinery wages and petroleum prices. report mentions possible end to a strike tempered by hesitations on added benefits and cruise for higher rates, with negotiators seeking an interim pact before wider settlement.
AUSTRALIA reels from a global oil shock with a very low level of high octane MAP fuels. A 24 day extension in aviation fuel restrictions follows the American air industry strike ending. The Mont General Mr WL Ane Thong notes the same policy may apply in the United States and United Kingdom through the end of the period.
Overspan Services announces a 33 percent service reduction affecting multiple routes. Several services including Bowe Constellations to London and Akymasters to Hinempore are slated for cancellation between late May and early June. The company cites lower demand and ongoing operational adjustments impacting schedules and passenger options.
More than 150 women joined a declaration noted by United Nations units urging response. The document references Assembly sessions held recently in Hem and a fortnight ago with emphasis on pacific measures and international cooperation.
A garbled report recalls an aviation incident involving a missing beaned subject and a jet melee. Names, dates, and places are unclear, with scattered references to Melbourne and air crew. The piece preserves limited specifics while avoiding explicit graphic detail.
An air raid alert swept Formosa as Nationalist forces clashed with Chinese Communists. Interceptors attempted to halt Communist aircraft while civilians sought cover, leaving streets nearly deserted except for military vehicles and ambulances.
The President of India Rajendra Prasad voices concern over dangers to humanity, urging action against racial denigration and intolerance. Calls for peace and addressing global perils reflect aUrgent appeal amid tumultuous world events.
An announced plan outlines reductions and new services in Iran, the Far West, and Austral region. The initiative includes aviation support and a broader channel count, with a Wednesday start date. Officials from AViation and related agencies confirm the scope and aim of the program.
Australian Prime Minister Minia ter Mir, Mir, and Mieneies depart Australia en route to Washington for five days of talks. Mr Allenalee says peace with Communists may be possible through a stable agreement, though he would not comment on FOES Security Council positions until talks with Secretary of State Dean Acheson are complete.
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