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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 15, 1949

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Red Forces Within Five Miles of Canton City

Hongkong reports from Canton that Communist troops have invested the city and lie about five miles from its heart. Nationalist air action is noted, with the Kowloon Canton Railway line cited as a nearby reference point. Reports originate via radio from A A PoReuter's correspondent in Hongkong.

Hongkong Canton A.a.poreuter Abagea Sapere Snidy Aap Pere Raaland China Murrey Failway Daal

BM A Would Cooperate In Voluntary Medicine Scheme

Fragmentary text describes BM A agreeing to cooperate in a voluntary medicine plan. Mentions doctors, government reform, and potential charges tied to prescriptions but text is garbled and partial.

Bm.a

Jules Moch elected French Premier after stormy assembly

Paris Friday Jules Moch was elected Premier of France by 311 votes after 13 hours of debate and lengthy vote counting. The Communist attack and clashes in the Assembly accompanied the vote as Moch prepared to form a new French government.

Paris Jules Moch France French National Assembly Hyenne Menting Atane Mags Jacquen Duclos Aherewes M. Moch

India Will Not Remain Neutral In World Aggression

Pandit Nehru argues India must not stay neutral amid global aggression, stressing free development and equitable distribution at home, while pursuing world peace and friendship with those committed to liberty. He calls for universal understanding of India's foreign policy and denial of hatred or fear.

India Sant Magne Connet Pandit Nehri Fleothead Inimei Peacy Vietor

600 Princ edoms Included in Indian Union

New Delhi reports India completed the two year task of integrating 600 administered states on the eastern frontier Manipur and Tripura into the union. The government says the measure consolidates governance while yielding revenue of about £16,000 from the integration.

New Delhi India Manipur Tripura

Russia Presses Yugoslav Seat in Security Council

Russia makes a diplomatic issue over the Yugoslav seat in the United Nations Security Council. The report notes rising tensions and calls for positions to be clarified by member states amid ongoing debates and regional alliances.

Russia Security Council

Hungarian Trial Sentences Upheld

The court of appeal upheld sentences in a political trial involving former Communist official car Lao MA and associates. The ruling confirmed death penalties for multiple defendants and affirmed state actions against the accused. Not all details are clear due to OCR damage, but the core outcome centers on upheld severe penalties for the defendants.

Court of Appeal Lao Aentancan Medena the United Fendants, Inc Fsa

Guns Blaze in Hollywood Hold-Up

A scrambled report describes a Hollywood hold-up with gunfire at a famous store. Vague phrases suggest a dramatic scene in the morning, mentions of a dawn event, and a pursuit or confrontation involving the assailants and authorities.

Hollywood

Australia devaluation eyed by Australian and New York papers

A mangled financial note in the financial page of the Here de Terbune suggests Australia may devalue its currency. The item states some New York banks might not follow, while the story hints Australia could revive the currency and potentially adjust its value against Palit or other currencies.

New York Australia

Stalin greets East German leaders in Berlin letter

Generalissimo Stalin sent a congratulatory letter to East German leaders calling the creation a turning point in European history. He asserted peace efforts by Germany and Russia would gain sympathy from the Soviets and Western powers, urging unity to end aggression and secure a peaceful Europe. The message was addressed to Wilhelm Pieck and Otto Grotewohl.

Berlin Stalin Europe Etalin Germany Wilhelm Pieck Otto Grotewen

Life of Prince Film to Be Shot on New Ocean Vessel

A Vatican Radio report notes a new film project about Christ will be filmed aboard the ship Albatross. The production, intended for worldwide release, is set to be edited in four languages and features a Naples to France shooting plan with a London premiere.

Rome Frid London Fridey Vatican Radio Ant Wafford Crippa Habine Prince Glamorgan France Naples P Lalo Austral Worlwide Stonymonm Sesplans Albatross Christ

Works and Housing Updates Under Mr Jammon Premist of

Mr Jammon announces works and housing measures as part of a new municipal program. The Premist outlines funding, timelines, and eligibility, aiming to boost construction and affordable housing while coordinating with city departments. Public reception indicates cautious optimism and questions on oversight.

Mr. Jammon

Wartime bacteriological threat shocks world health head

Dr Brock Chisholm, Director-General of the World Health Organization, warned that developments in bacteriological warfare make the atom bomb obsolete. He said there is no known method to control such weapons and that likely no one can win a future war. The remarks mark a dire reassessment of global security.

Brock Chisholm World Health Organisation Chisholm

Britain economy cuts loom amid Snowy scheme talk

Britain plans for economy cuts loom as reports tie devaluation and import reforms to broader recovery. discussions touch Snowy scheme water allocations in Murray and Murrumbidgee valleys, with potential 20 000 acre feet extra for New South Wales and ongoing cabinet review. Strong entities include Britain government Prime Minister Attlee and Organisation for European Cooperation.

Murray Murrusnudgee N.8 Murrumbidgee N.E.W Murray Valley Weir Tate Conservation Authority London Southwest Mr. Alt Reuter

German Exodus to British Countries Urged by Angell

International affairs expert Sir Norman Angell urged transferring up to 1,000,000 Germans to Britain’s Commonwealth and other British lands. He warned displacing millions could become a weapon, urged emigration as economic salvation, noting Australia seeks 20 to 25 million migrants and citing America’s postwar population growth as a model.

London Norman Angell Bir Norman Dafenos Weilers Sone Germany Ion Australia United Beaton America Renine Asia Ireland Uancoin

Churchill Calls for Early Election Amid Reform Push

Churchill argues from a national perspective that sooner election is better. The Conservatives seek to redeem their record by pushing through reform measures during the interim, though unpopular, as they fulfill duties in the present period.

London Winaton Snurchill

Labour Majority Predicted by Analyst in VIAMNA

VIAMNA report cites Mr Kemanuel Bhinwall predicting that Titik Fenty will win next year’s election with a stated majority of around 30 to 100 votes, reflecting optimism for Labour.

Viamna Aseitinh War Miniatar Kemanuel Bhinwall Corre Fete Titik Fenty

Planes Fly Over Russian Atomic Plants

Paris based Se Med Soir reports American planes likely carrying Geiger counters flew over Soviet atomic facilities near Tashkent and Bisov during World War II era tensions. The Information quotes Major Silov suggesting such flights crossed near Iran and Bahrain areas, amid renewed Allied curiosity about Soviet atomic activity.

Paris Semed Soir American Associated Press Truman Fuasia Viumedi Bolt Tash- Tt

Arrests of 300 Priests Rumored in Prague Purge

Reports from Prague claim 300 priests are arrested as the Communist regime labels them incurably reactionary. The detentions accompany broader purges targeting professionals and business people amid tense preelection climate in Czechoslovakia. Local observers caution that reliable details remain scarce.

Londen Cegchoslovak Ron Degun Campe Thane Ec Prague

Vote On Mindszenty Trial Opinion By UN Body

A UN political committee report from LAKE SUCRE details a vote of 41 to 0 with nine abstentions urging the General Assembly to address Mindszenty trial questions. The document mentions reactions by America and others and references potential referrals to the International Court of Justice.

Usn.o Lake Sucre Pridey Aum U.N.O. Boerle Amsemily Tana International Court of Justice Tor

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