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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1950
Page
1
London dispatch reports a New China News Agency message listing 10 Chinese parties and nonpartisan MPs condemning the Korea conflict as a prelude to an American invasion. Signatories claim to represent 475 million Chinese and cite Japanese-style precedent.
Achenon urges free nations to maintain sufficient armaments to deter aggression and defend democracy. The call emphasizes strengthening European defense amid rising tensions and the need for reliable military capacity.
Fragmented OCR text references universal training and college era duties with mentions of names and dates lost in garbled lines. The readable bits imply a call for national service or education reform tied to college life and broader training.
A Puerto Rican revolutionary claims to have boasted about the assassination attempt on President Truman, implicating his wife and others. Police report details of the shooting outside Truman's home on November 1. Two women are being detained on piracy-related charges amid the investigation.
Washington announces a United States delegation led by Councillor Katrew to Wool Talks with Australia and Britain opening in Melbourne next Wednesday. Officials from the Department of Agriculture and State confirm participation and aim to secure equal efforts to ease wool shortages while Britain seeks supplies. The London agreement is cited as a framework.
Melbourne reports show possibility of open revals within the Australian Railways Union as thousands of striking railway workers press for settlement. A Melbourne meeting debated immediate action and wage issues while federal and state officials address the widening dispute amid court hearings and deputations.
A projected plan with nearly 2 billion pounds in six years would fund agriculture transport and communications while directing funds to industry mining and services. The scheme targets nations including Pakistan Ceylon Malaya and Burma and seeks support from the International Bank private investors and American aid.
The Adelaide report notes a three week railway strike costing about £450,000 in revenue losses. Interstate freight transport capacity has been strained, with £190,000 tied to disrupted services and towns facing serious problems as a result.
The Tibetan Government has appealed to the United Nations for intervention amid Chinese forces advances. New Delhi reports say India has not received communications from the Tibetan government and no appeal details are available locally.
The United Nations Political Committee narrowly approved Yugoslavia inspired measures to halt hostilities after an outbreak. The plan calls for 24 hour readiness, withdrawal and observance, with UN authority to enforce terms and inspect compliance. Soviets abstained or opposed while other blocs backed ratification.
Bertrand Russell receives Nobel Prize amid complex 1960s notices. The fragmentary text mentions a selection process and references to individuals and a wedding, but details are unclear and partially garbled.
A report to the Interantional Trade Conference at Torquay England proposes easing dollar restrictions while maintaining some barriers. Britain Australia and New Zealand resist full relaxation. the fund warns on gold reserves and pace of rearmament. views vary on policy impact.
Britain has banned 152 foreign delegates from the World Peace Congress opening in Sheffield, including 40 Russians, after Prime Minister Attlee warned against subversive elements. Security measures restrict movements, with many Soviet delegates denied entry and others awaiting approval by the Home Office.
Precautions were stepped up at British airfields to welcomed delegates arriving for the Congress in Sheffield. Paris delegates detained in London pending Home Office checks. About 200 visas issued, including 25 for Russia, from 1800 applications. Some applicants faced rejection while others awaited government decisions. Subversive concerns prompted measures to bar certain travelers and restrict entry.
A garbled record discusses agriculture funding and government authority. It mentions a million dollar amount and plans related to beet or farming projects, with unclear names and dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a ceremonial silence at dawn or morning time with mentions of officials and a memorial service. The text references war remembrance and a perceived glamor, with unclear names and places. The fragment mentions observers and a ceremony tied to a memorial event.
In a government briefing the Home Secretary urged widespread readiness for a possible future atomic attack. Authorities outline shelter plans and civil defense measures across various regions of the country as Britain boosts preparations for wartime contingencies.
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