Canberra Today Political Clash Over Communist Threat
Opposition members return to Canberra to pressure the Labor government amid a debate on Communist influence and ballots. Prime Minister Chifley defends social service gains as Menzies pushes for a secret union ballot with advisory input from McEwen and Spender. A Soviet Embassy observer notes the parliamentary mood while Nancy Wake's wartime exploits are cited in calls to unseat Evatt.
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William Pith Monee
Bob Menzies
Ben Chifles
McEwen
Percy Spender
K.cz
Wathing
Mille
Nick MelKenna
Jack Holloway
Molerite
Mensirs
Spender
Tull
Amire Litunov
Moscow
A. Vysellytke
Bax Hee
Lifanay
Parton
Dec Evatt
Nancy Wake
George
Europe
Aten
Aurizona
Evatt
Rane
United Nations Assembly
Bust Follows Boom Guarding Australia’s Future
Australian economist H W Arndt argues inflation harms real purchasing power and causes a vicious wage price spiral. He says rising incomes without increased output worsens inflation, boosts social injustice, and risks boom bust cycles. He urges boosting production and cutting expenditure to sustain full employment.
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H. W. Arndt
Sydney University
Bristol Freighter's global uptake as versatile air transporter
The Bristol Freighter gains adoption across fifteen nations including Australia with ANA and RAAF operations. RAAF has ordered three for tasks from transporting personnel to Woomera, while ANA reports 48 flights in 14 days and nearly 40 000 pounds of freight plus 18 000 miles flown. The aircraft’s nose-loading doors enable heavy loads up to five tons, with military versions for troop and ambulance roles.
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Australia
A.N.A
RAAF
Woomera
Berlin
Retin
United Kingdom
Saudi Arabia
England
Ecuator
Risto
U& Merit
Fatal Mine Mishaps Decrease in United Kingdom
UK coal output in April rose by about 300000 tons over last year despite Easter holidays, with weekly April average at 4310000 tons and deep mined coal above 4000000 tons in the final week. For the first four months of 1949 output neared 71250000 tons. Fatal mine accidents fell to a new low, with a rate of 26 per 100000 man shifts, and 521 miners were killed in British coal mines last year compared with 671 in 1947.
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United Kingdom
Figures for June Moon Phases Listed
The record lists calendar phase dates for June including First Quarter on the 4th Full Moon on the 18th Last Quarter on the 18th and New Moon on the 26th with the June Vth and other markers noted as figures.
Pos sessed and Lost City of the Jungle at West Touring Talkies
West Touring Talkies presents Pos sessed described as a tale of a man she loves turning to hate with intense emotions. Joan Crawford and Van Heflin star in a melodramatic plot about Louise Tewell’s descent into vengeance after love turns bitter. Supporting cast includes Raymond Massey and Geraldine Brooks. the program also features the first episode of Lost City of the Jungle.
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Joan Crawford
van Heflin
Mildred
Louise
Tewell
Davi Sutton
van Hetting Darv
Raynond Massey
Geraldine Brooks
Isi Louise
Campaign Against Diphtheria Recognized in Britain
Report on Britain’s continuing national effort to immunize the population against diphtheria. Authorities note progress with three quarters of children immunized last year and pledge to sustain mass vaccination to nearly eliminate diphtheria, urging public support.
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Britain
eMilien Ander
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