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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1952
Page
1
North Korean Premier Kim Il Sumg urged an armistice with no victor and no vanquished during last night's broadcast. The remarks referenced ongoing tensions and called for a peace framework that treats both sides neutrally while avoiding clear triumphs or losses.
Unclear and fragmented report notes Mathias Hakust named prime minister amid a cabinet reshuffle in Hungary. The text contains garbled lines and missing context, but references the secretary-general of what appears to be a workers or communist party and mentions political leadership changes in Budapest.
Amid rising tensions in Alexandria a large number of textile workers faced layoffs labeled as paliting nesssparks a state of emergency. Police and troops were deployed as clashes erupted with women workers striking in solidarity and various districts reported violence and blockades.
Geneva reports population rose from 1171 million in 1850 to 2378 million in 1949 with major growth in Africa Asia and the Americas. It notes uncertainties wars famines and migrations affecting counts while citing UN WHO and international statistics as sources.
The review warns of economic instability from rising costs and wage pressures. It highlights import restrictions, subdued exports, and wool price trends while noting no imminent collapse in primary goods. A Lawn Council decision on public works suggests an inflationary program unlikely funded by surplus revenue, implying modest external trade gains.
Two men were admitted to Moree Hospital after separate accidents on Wednesday night. Richart Russa, a railway worker, was found injured on the road near the East Moree railway bridge. Jit Murphy, a motorcyclist, was injured when his cycle collided with a car near Mehl River bridge.
Messrs. RI McNab and Fr. Anderson of the Taxation Department toured Inverell as part of a northwestern itinerary to meet taxpayers. They discussed issues and encouraged frank discussion to improve information flow and problem resolution. The officers remained at Kal Municipal Chambers until 5 o'clock this afternoon.
Paris reports M Andre Marrard newly elected IOC vice president urged a revised definition of amateurism. Massard of the French Sports Federation highlighted state subsidies in the Soviet bloc and Eastern Europe, arguing they give full time athletes an advantage over “spare time” competitors in Britain and France. The main issue is whether state support should shape eligibility for Olympic participation.
Frisky Friday at 1 pm with showers along the north coast and central northern border districts. Scattered clear spells inland with a cold night and a mild day tomorrow. Patchy showers in eastern NSW with southeast to northeast winds inland and south to southeast winds on the coast. Seas off the upper North Tras.
Heavy rain and floods disrupt transport across the Hunter and Manning regions. Maitland and Kempsey report evacuations and road isolation while many lines, including Narromine to Gilgandra, are knocked out. Sydney forecasts are overcast with a calm weekend ahead.
At the RSL annual Congress in Sydney the Service Canteen Fund Trust was accused of filching money from ex servicemen. W Cleat of Hurstville urged broadening the fund’s distribution. he cited missing funds and questioned the trust’s handling of up to several million pounds.
Two British climbers Philip Parker a 42 year old Rochester school master and Dr Alfred Leer 43 were found dead linked by ether on the Moire descent from 12000 feet. They were not in a violent snowstorm when found by a guide near Tabuchet Glacier on Friday night. The bodies lay frozen together a short distance from the glacier.
The Inveren mocary concert in aid of the Cir Cruides Building Fund will be held at Town Hall tonight starting at o'clock. An attractive programme features local and Latin artists promising excellent entertainment.
Market items list with entries like Butter Cheese Honey and Potatoes. Prices shown as numeric codes and brief notes indicate range and quality statuses for local goods. The fragment mentions oaten wheaten hay and lucerne, suggesting feed and grain prices or prices per unit.
A former Japanese naval officer claims that in the final months before Japan's surrender Shigeru Yoshida sought a plane or submarine to Britain to seek peace. The effort failed due to lack of vessels capable of reaching British territory. The account, printed in Yomiuri Weekly, portrays Yoshida amid internal opposition and fear of the secret police as he weighed a high stakes bid to end the Pacific war.
London Friday. The Church Times criticized the marriage of Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden during the lifetime of his divorced wife. Eden wed Miss Clarissa Spencer Churchill at Denton Hall Registry Office. The Times noted public opinion has shifted and high offices may break church law without reproach.
Friday lottery No. 115 declared in Sydney with major prize winners including First prize to Circus syndicate led by R. Curls Jr. and others. Second prize to Nureie syndicate led by R. Bullivan. Fifth and sixth prizes listed with several syndicates and names. Lottery No. 3000 to be drawn tomorrow.
The cabinet decided to extend for three years the legislation compelling employers to hire ex servicemen. The measure, contained in the Establishment and Act of LS, expires at midnight on December 2. Prime Minister Menzies announced the extension before representatives, noting the continuation of the soldier preference provisions.
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