24 May 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1955
Page
1
A chaotic report describes a deadly terrorism wave in Casablanca French Nazi Africa with over 20 killed and many wounded. Attacks target European residents and local areas, causing fires and widespread fear as authorities race to quell the violence.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions the Milky Way and navigation, but details are unreadable. Names, places, and events cannot be parsed into a coherent item.
Report of wartime parliamentary session quotes Sir Robert Menzies criticizing party division over secret ballots. He warns against centralizing power in Canberra, insisting Commonwealth and States must share authority. Audience jeered as hecklers pressed for clear stance on party unity.
Palio experts vaccine makers and Federal ls met to decide the future of the U S vaccination program. Government plans consider re testing vaccines and extending supply until scientists refine a broader system. Some experts favor prolonging use for polio and other vaccines amid debate over testing results.
Captain Richter reported a charter plane crash on Mount Kitim unjuro Africa’s highest peak. The Dakota, with about 20 aboard, was found burned out 100 feet below the snowline. Wreckage scattered over 100 yards with little chance of survivors amid grim search conditions.
Melbourne activists report alleged Catholic bias in favor of the Barry-Keon group during the forthcoming election. Parishioners were said to be urged to vote for Barry Labour candidates, with pamphlets claiming Labour is controlled by Communists and priests promoting the Barry group. The issue sparked protest from Labour supporters across Carlton and surrounding churches.
About ten thousand Moscow volunteers will hold a huge port city gathering on the riverbank near Oukva, with capacity for 250,000 people and 24 miles of waterfront. The Digwa luni will meet 100,000 people.
London reports a large walkout by about 17.4 members of the National Amalgamated Stevedores and Dockers Union across Britain's five main ports. Leaders from allied unions vow support and prepare for negotiations as port staffing slows.
A Melbourne based case reports Dr. Calwell suing a newspaper for damages alleging defamation linked to coverage of political affiliations and Labour Party associations. The writ seeks compensation for alleged injury to reputation and credit amid accusations the paper biasedly supported a communist narrative.
Fragmentary OCR text shows Britain planning export of nuclear fuel for power stations. It mentions timing around 6 am and references to named places and entities in a garbled format, with no clear dates, operators, or destinations reliably readable.
Fragmented report on ALP factions and industrial group efforts to overturn Hobart Conference rulings. Leaders Mr. FP and Mr. Dougherty clash with general secretary T. Dougherty as federal officers plan a special state conference and suburban rallies.
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