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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1949
Page
1
A brief market snippet notes minor movement in jute and wool futures with prices quoted in local figures. Traders monitor demand from textile mills as regional weather affects shipping and processing schedules.
Washington reports Hungary did not respond to a U S request regarding the detention of a person traveling from Budapest to Vienna. The dispatch cites U S and British correspondents noting threats against a Vienna bound traveler and possible military countermeasures Friday.
London report describes a four year struggle over a controversial packing design for a tunnel project. The piece notes the packing uses a material impregnated with a chemical to stop water flow and references a wartime tunnel test. The article mentions dangers and fatalities in a related DDT experiment and implies safety concerns with the setup.
Fragmentary report describes an actress stabbing herself amid a divorce case involving Manuay Adrian Joutt Walince and Tone. Police say she leaped under observation and was rushed to hospitals though exact outcomes are unclear. The record includes garbled names and stray phrases from the incident.
Australasian meet reports numerous competitors across sports with track and field events. New Zealand lists 180 entries, Australia 148, England 89. Sprint and swimming events draw sizable participation as nations vie for medals.
FRANKFURT Monday reports a conference on atomic energy to be held in Haldstberg on November 30 and December 1. Organizers Katardstbereon Navona Garmany and atomic Derte aim to update the army in Germany on stemic development, but officials gave no plans to discuss tactical or strategic uses of the atomic bomb.
London Monday report says the Premier Met Mr Han eevee hosted by the Duchess of Gloucester at luncheon in St James Palace yesterday. The scene reflected royal circle hospitality with preparations noted for upcoming events.
Melbourne court records show publishers and printers of the Communist newspaper Guardian fined a total 4100 for contempt. John Arrow Smith and Kenneth Craig Miller each paid 35, while Sandan Victor Litt paid 90. Justice Dean imposed the penalties after noting no intent to publish further material. The fines were made absolute after apologies and undertakings to refrain from similar publications.
In New York Money Mra John Golleher delivered twin girls in the back seat of a speeding car traveling about 90 miles an hour. Her husband attempted to reach a hospital as the vehicle neared Lime Rack in Arkansas. The mother and twins were reported shortly after by authorities.
Panama City report says President Daniel Hanis resigned yesterday as Vice-President Roberto Chinsi took control after a palace attack and a brief standoff. Citizens were evacuated while the National Army prepared to defend the palace as forces demanded changes in the government.
A garbled report suggests opposition in Hesse to a supposed jitter bugging policy. The text appears damaged, mentioning warnings to Bavarian and Hesse authorities and a ban gift to German girls by occupiers. No clear dates, names, or verifiable facts are present.
A partial story notes Japanese whaling vessels near Antarctica and mentions a plan involving the Antor Ceye Ment organization and a crew of roughly ten Japanese sailors with a refrigerator ship joining the effort.
A four person crew airship carrying about 30 refuges from North Africa vanished after leaving Brussels en route to a holiday camp near Oslo. Reports say two notes mention the children and a planned evacuation amid fog and uncertain aircraft status over Norway.
Unclear report describes Nigerian miners on strike clashing with police and church activists amid a volatile riot. Government spokesman vows no tolerance for opposition while Governor MacPherson faces pressure to appoint a commission into the disturbances as authorities attempt to restore order.
In a maritime tragedy yesterday Marcel Petit a duck shooter was swept overboard in a gale at sea His friends say he could not be reached for hours as rescuers tried to find him It is believed Petit remained afloat for 48 hours before attempting an 800 yard swim to shore
Analyzed remarks suggest changes in India's stance toward Pakistan amid belligerent rhetoric and political maneuvering. Observers note cautious diplomacy, amid internal critique of public perception and regional security demands.
Reported assault near Sonal, ten nights from Cauaeway, leaves two civilians dead and several wounded including a Hingapore resident traveling through the town. A European plant manager is among the injured. chaos followed the gunfire as authorities assess the scene and casualties.
Paris police released the Polish aircraft crew after interrogation over a planned travel by the French diplomat Andre Simon Robineau from Warsaw. The crew were housed in a temporary residence while the embassy pressed for repatriation and denied spying allegations.
A damaged recollection describes a bomber landing at Amberley with a large bomb load after a 1790 mile flight from Western Australia. The craft, part of a formation of ten other bombers, experienced an engine issue near Charleville but continued to Amberley to simulate bombing operations at dawn as practice.
A wife notes a missing airman and details a dramatic incident. The text describes medical treatment, family members, and a bomber tail event with figures and locations interwoven, detailing the distress around the disappearance and subsequent hospital care.
A biased OCR fragment shows Japanese sentiment leaning toward an immediate peace treaty. It mentions neutrality if Tama is not included and cites 65 percent support for security measures, though the text is garbled and difficult to parse.
Endorsed Labour candidate Mr Rhodes warns at Causeway Meeting that Labour policy will hurt Canberra projects. He argues anti Labour forces would cut admin costs and threaten full employment, claiming unemployment will soar and jobs vanish if Liberal aims prevail. He cites housing, industry and public works as being at risk.
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