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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1949
Page
1
A lengthy editorial stresses the urgency of road safety, urging public attention to accidents caused by speeding, disobedience, and alcohol. It praises safety campaigns and advocates educating youngsters to reduce risks, while acknowledging absolute safety is unattainable but aiming to lower incidents through continued efforts.
An quake struck Ambato in Ecuador, about thirty five miles south of Quito, killing at least eighty people. More bodies may lie in the ruins as aftershocks and two waves of tremors were felt in two provinces.
Canberra August 6 a pruning of departmental expenditure for the current year has been ordered by Prime Minister Chifley He will present this Budget when Parliament re-assembles on September 7 The Government relies on the Budget and past record for appeal in general elections after the sittings Foreseeable cuts in direct and indirect taxation May dissolve Parliament to permit a six week campaign before elections December 10 tentatively set as election date Ballot papers will be sent to Japan and the United Kingdom to enable service members abroad to vote.
Prime Minister Nehru addressed a statement criticizing certain Indian Communist circulars as inciting murder while noting policy failures. He said opposition has faced reverses and warned against endorsing violent rhetoric amid the current political climate.
London August 6 report that HMMS Amethyst crew chose to sail with the vessel to Devonport rather than fly home. The Admiralty said repairs would take about a month, and the voyage home would be delayed accordingly.
Tonight's Radio Theatre offers Magic Town starring James Stewart and Jane Wyman and A Double Life with Ronald Cotman and Signe Hasavy. Next week screens Forever Amber, Song of the Prairie, The Trespasser, The Thirteenth Hour, and Desert Fury, with detailed cast notes and dramatic scenes highlighted.
Tea coupons 25 to 36 valid. 24 to 28 expire tomorrow. 20 to 32 expire September 4. 33 to 38 expire September 30. Coupons 37 to 40 become available next Monday. Butter coupons 25 to 7 valid and expire tomorrow. 28 to 30 become available Monday next.
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