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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1952
Page
1
The report notes that 57,699 Chinese and North Korean prisoners refused repatriation and faced limited opportunities to change their minds. A Tokio dispatch from the Associated Press cites an unimpeachable informant confirming the screening of Allied-held prisoners and the ongoing debate over repatriation policies.
Reading through Dalgety News from Australia reports steady wool prices with heavier buying orders arriving from wholesalers. Market observations indicate prices will stay firm despite variable ship activity and new York Cotton turnover affecting some expectations.
A Washington article warns that Russia’s atomic weapons could strike multiple American industrial centers. It cites congressional members and defense officials noting the growing danger and the potential for strikes on 20 to 30 cities.
The article reports a well organized theft from the U S Army during thirteen months of campaigning in Korea, totaling about five million dollars in supplies. It notes high level Army officials and mentions concerns over security and air power control discussions.
A condensed market note lists small gains and losses across grains and produce. Prices for butter, feed, and prime lucerne are shown alongside potato and hay quotes, reflecting a cautious trading day with variable demand.
The Pony and Hack Club reports more than 40 participants at a recent four day camp. Members including Mike Shirley and others practiced riding, etiquette, and safety under guiding instructors.
A chaotic digest notes U.S. government intervention in an oil emergency. Officials plan immediate actions to stabilize supply and curb price volatility while coordinating with agencies and industry to ensure production and distribution continue.
The spread of foot and mouth disease prompts England Wales and parts of Scotland to impose a weekend ban on cattle movement. The action follows a ministry protest at London and affects 38 herds as authorities report continued incursions. Compensation total climbs past 7,900,000 pounds amid ongoing containment efforts. Senator Robert S Ker from Oklahoma is mentioned as a potential new candidate in a separate note.
In a Synod address Bishop Moyes warns that flats threaten the home and family by limiting children and complicating family life. He critiques modern housing and urges renewed religious discipline, Sunday worship, and moral instruction within households to protect marriage and childrearing.
Rescuers battled dense fog to reach wrecked carriages after a Liverpool Line collision near Bankstown. Police and ambulance teams worked amid twisting wreckage to free victims, with many dead and injured reported.
Reports describe pitiful cries and moans from injured victims as chaos erupts at a railway platform. Witnesses recall bloodied survivors crawling amid the debris while emergency workers search for survivors and authorities order an inquiry into the massacre.
British air race rate Bristol Arent Cam fundry to support Sydney air vehicle engineering business. Nic Doughant eyes the Sydney plant to attract RAAF PAN and civil airlines. Two hundred engineers will be employed in the new town plant.
In Toowoomba prospects for record wheat acreage brighten as farmers rush to sow. State Wheat Board chairman Mr R. Short notes strong moisture and potential yields, while criticism of tax increases and talks of MCC reform dominate Parliament discussions.
The report notes a four run off event for the camp draft title with 27 percent point share. Leonard wins the back jumping championship, while R A Wout and J Wider battle for third. Other riders mentioned include Maiden and Moviow in the draft. several names are garbled but RK Campbell and Jae feature among champions.
Meteorite weighing about one ion is believed to be the largest ever found in the area. It lies in a bush about 27 miles southeast of Quairading, thirty miles from Perth, with sparse details on origin and composition. weather outlook notes a thunderstorm risk moving in from the south later today.
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