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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 13, 1949

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Russian proposal for world survey on atomic armaments

Russia urged the United Nations Security Council to launch a world survey of armaments and atomic weapons. Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Jacob Maik argued for immediate steps to reduce arms and outlaw atomic weapons, stating the goal was information on Soviet forces without revealing weapon details. The debate drew attention amid shifting policy reports and a tense international mood.

Lake Success Russia Security Council Jacob Maik United Nations Maiik Raia Ughocaky Numa Funaie Alexander Cudogen Ality Warren ‘Austin Old the Presa Manchester Britain Pele

Australia Accused of Slinging Mud in Human Rights Debate

A Sydney Melbourne press excerpt quotes Soviet Foreign Minister Vyshinsky accusing Australia of slinging mud in debates over human rights in Bulgaria Romania and Hungary. The article notes Western nations criticizing Soviet bloc treatment while recalling alleged Australian actions.

Vexpectian Rente Vyehitaky Elonaccu Britain United State of Suni

Coal supply alleged by miners under alleged blackmarketing

Allegations cited at a conference claim coal given to miners in Bunbury Burwood area involved an 80 employee scheme. Officials say workers sold free coal entitlements and misused household deliveries, with miners not mining as claimed.

Aydney Wermonday Burwood Millloyeen Giles The Broken Hat Pty j_stleh Burwood Uigent Broworlen Ben Cape Day Houmehald

Reds Closing In On Canton Reach Chinese Front

Sporadic firing reported around Canton as Communist forces push from the north and east. Foreign evacuees increase as Chinese government grants passage to 42 Soviet officials and their staff toward Vladivostok. a French unit arrives with 681 evacuees from multiple nationalities. Australian envoy Gatleyghan elected head of the International Refugee Organisation General Council in Geneva.

Omeuter Mongkong Uke Outakirta Canton Imnieta Canton-Hankow Taungta Geneva Winjar Frederick Gatleghan Berlin Bairman General Council International Refugee Organisation

Long Struggle In Future War With Russia

Admiral William M. Leeds warns Congress that any future war with Russia would be a long global struggle, not a simple atomic blitz. He argues the United States would quickly lose command of the seas if blocked from expanding air carrier capabilities and stresses the need for a strong navy to deter and defeat an invasion of Western Europe.

Washington Russia William. Andy United States’ Atlantic Congress Picea United States Mamalan Europe Marest Industries

Pieck Elected President Sparks Mass East Berlin Rally

In Berlin 30000 blue shirts marched along Unter den Linden to celebrate Wilhelm Pieck’s election as President of East Germany. The crowd cheered through police lines as banners and portraits were carried, while Pieck vowed no further Soviet satellites and urged West German leaders to take measures against demilitarization and reunification.

Berlin Under den Linden Wilhelm Pieck Republi Kurier Plecklatun Wilhelm Mhirn Ufonsiaed Portale of Paeck Otto Grotewchi Stain Agrimuniat Sdetarh Aehls Police Remtinder Ube Nazhaye Bane Ingfront Pinch Nald Wl Uremans Kestern Piork Kyemiilind Noltier

Traces of strychnine found in Wood death report

Traces of strychnine were found in the stomach of Clennie Willings Wood, a bearer, who collapsed and died at his home on September 30. Police are investigating whether Wood was murdered or took the poison himself.

Clennie Willings Wood Governimentt Sanlyat Wood

Miss Bergman to Marry Director

Rome gossip claims Ingrid Bergman plans to wed Italian director Roberto Rossellini after a rumored reconciliation with Dr. Peter Lindström. Close friends say Bergman and Rossellini intend to marry following a trip, though no formal announcement has been made.

Miss Bergman Rome Roberto Rounellin Fim Reporta Thet Ingrid Berman Peter Lindstrom Abe Rounellin

Theatrical tragedy on flood river bridge collapse

Reported Wednesday as a crowd of theatre patrons witnessed a river collapse when a tram plunged into the water amid flood conditions. Rescue crews responded but details remain unclear.

Admiral Critiques Mass Bombing Strategy in War Debate

U S Admiral Otatle, a member of the Energy Military Mission Committee, condemned mass atomic bombing as barbaric. He warned that while past bombings aided Hitler, they must not recur in the postwar era and questioned the effectiveness of high altitude raids. He cited Britain and American surveys and urged restraint in future warfare.

Tunurun Otatle Two Energy Military Mission Committee Thigis Cfa Britlan Campaix J. Eld Bombera

Australia Leads World Tennis Title Hopes In Perth

On arrival from England today aboard the liner Orender, manager Mr C Sproule announced Australia as the leading tennis nation. He spoke from Perth, asserting Australia’s strength and potential as the team prepares for upcoming events.

Australia Perth Wemensley C. Sproule England

Royal performance film shown in London

A misread London cinema note indicates a royal performance showcasing a film connected to Forsyte Saga with two technical credits. Heron Ivan and Creer Garaden are named in association with the event, set to screen at the Royal im theater.

Royal Performance London Hollywood Ima Gabworthy Forsyte Celer Herol Ivan Ant Creer Garaen Gem Royal Perfor Onan

Inauguration of Snowy Mountains hydro project near Adaminaby

Next Monday the Governor General will open construction on the Snowy Mountains hydroelectric and irrigation scheme at the Adaminaby dam site. The Adaminaby Dam will hold 1,000,000 acre feet, the Murray Dam 1,250,000, Burrinjuck 177,000, and Illar 308,000 acre feet. The scene shows the river valley and surveyors at work with Assistant Survey Chief Harry Stacy and Jack Robinson preparing benchmarks. The opening will be broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Commission.

Wo. McKell Adaminahy Burreyora Adaminady Mume Australis Lldon Eucumbene Harry Stacy Jacke Rabinson Adamainaby Dam Ato Australan Broadcasting Commission National

Wall Street Prices Firm Amid Mixed Trading

Turbulent session on Wall Street saw prices hold firm with slight gains in select stocks. Investors remained cautious as traders priced in mixed signals from corporate results and economic indicators.

Wall Street

Mervyn Lang Wins Abie Championship on Taralga Tablelands

The winner of the Abie championship in the Tablelands Division is Mervyn Lang at Taralga. The contest involves junior clubs and potato growing competition on the Tablelands.

Weanesiay TL Tablelands Mervyn Lang Taralga

Denmark Weighs Dissolution of Parliament Amid Election Shifts

In Norway partial vote counts show Labour gains and a reshaped balance of power. Liberal and Conservative parties improve while Agrarians and Christian Peoples Party make smaller advances. Norwegian PM signals continuation of Atlantic Pact aligned foreign policy.

Copenhagen Labour Denmark British United Press Norway Liberals Comauryatives Agradians Christian Peoples Party Congromisus Einar Gerharsson

Evolution In Development Of Mankind

A professor argues most linguist scholars accept evolution as the development of mankind and animals. He notes that evidence grows as knowledge expands and claims finding a horse or human skeleton in coal could undermine or confirm the theory.

London Wedi Mey

Conservatives Fight Promises With Policy At Conference

London reports at a Conservative conference show Mr Churchill denying a promise heavy approach to voters. Lord Beaverbrook dismissed crude pledges and urged an all round plan to avoid price swings while backing air transport nationalisation debate. The three day gathering of 4800 delegates aims to steer the party toward victory.

London Churchill Lord Beaverbrook

Tit May Visit London Ties Fractured News Snippet

Fragmentary text shows scattered names and phrases about visits and events in London, with garbled OCR like Witney and PRA. No clear person, organization, or date is discernible beyond vague hints of a tour or meeting context.

French Socialist Minister C Jules Mach forms government bid

Paris reports that Socialist Minister C Jules Mach has accepted to form a French government and seeks a confidence vote in Parliament. Observers doubt he can secure a majority, as Radicals and Independents offer tentative support while the Popular Republicans with 150 seats back him only if key coalition issues are resolved. Mach’s future hinges on winning Assembly votes to proceed.

Paris C Jules Mach Mrst Socratiek Moch Norway Aee Gaulle London Torrangen Fot Moch Comatitir Austioh Abe Sooralus Popa Te HV

New South Wales Cricketers To Play Queensland

The New South Wales cricket team travels to face Queensland on the way to Ohvonut. Key players listed include K Miller and W Donatdunn with team members Mynlin Foheghin Wedubngtnt Bhatle mit Sianney KE Tyanhaek and W Yates among others.

Sx Pay Weilnesday Ak Rovny K. Miller Rvider de Cour ‘Ey W. Donatdunn Mynlin Foheghin Claronys Tivo Ohvonut

Notable Fracture Ends Mead’s Lead in Tight Battle

An uneven, high tempo clash saw Mead injure a hand fracture but stay in, while Sands delivered a decisive late surge to secure a hard won victory. Key moments included a dramatic final period rally and crowd-pleasing performances from Sands and Mead amid a tense finish.

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