23 May 1950
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 23, 1950
Page
1
A powerful quake struck southern Peru causing heavy damage in Cusco and surrounding towns. Officials report widespread destruction of buildings and historic churches, with thousands affected and long term recovery uncertain.
Amid a chaotic report from NRW era, officials grapple with timing of a June 17 distribution of electricity requirements for councils. The piece notes opposition figures, party positions, and looming votes as government lines up expected policy stances.
A minister warns that the crisis in Kashmir could provoke a global war. The comments emphasize nuclear tensions and regional instability, highlighting the potential for a major diplomatic and security crisis.
A report states Sir Owen Dixon is to act as mediator at a New York gathering. The event involves prominent figures including Neisha Voatio centutir and others, outlining aims for a peaceful resolution and potential dialogue with key stakeholders.
A garbled OCR item notes Jews from Iraq arriving or being transported near Lydda Airport amid confusion. The text references a Jewish community size of 129,000 and mentions Aviva and other place names, but details and sequence are unclear.
Russian trawlers radio strange signals as they sail near Falmouth and Porth say captains report odd activity in the Channel. The unnamed crew mention sprats or similar catch and echo a notice of secretive maneuvers aboard the vessels.
A damaged report describes an incident at Cape Storrton involving the steersman and crew aboard a vessel during a voyage. Witnesses including Arthur Martins and Cap Hien are cited, detailing the ship Bevitndtent and the collision where several crew members appear as witnesses.
A mining explosion at Gelmenkirchen near Gelsenkirchen killed numerous miners and injured many others. About 120 men were underground when the blast occurred as an electrical spark ignited fire damp, trapping and burning several workers while rescuers battled to reach the surface.
An explosion at a rain centre factory in Gwalior central India yesterday left 21 workers dead. The blast wrecked the main factory building and bodies were shattered beyond recognition.
Fragmentary OCR cites Landon and Boivin Art claiming Run invented cinema. It mentions a Moscow University professor building an early testing and projecting apparatus in 1893, described as a world first, amid garbled wording and unclear attributions.
Report outlines a massive explosion near South Amboy New Jersey as 20 tons of white phosphorus caught fire. Despite a 3,000 foot smoke plume and nearby shell fragments, no injuries were reported. Rescue teams recover four bodies with 38 listed as missing. Unexploded munitions and coast guard actions are detailed amid ongoing patrols and restricted town access.
In Cologne the German chancellor Adenauer urged Germany join a united Europe as a third power pillar for world peace. He advocated cooperation with Britain and France and warned against excluding Germany from European security councils. The statement framed a federated Europe as essential to stability and future European peace.
Plan for Agta to begin this year aims to advance economic planning and barrier developments. Lord Macdonald spoke at a press conference noting Commonwealth interest and the need for technical aid, while discussions with Australian and New Zealand leaders proceed before a trip to the United States.
Reported remarks discuss bilateral arrangements and participation in regional talks. Mentions India, China, Britain, and Samoa, with references to bilateral engagement limits and regional attitudes.
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