Truman Seizes U.S. Steel Industry in Crisis Move
President Truman seized the steel industry to avert a nationwide strike, announcing from the White House in a hastily arranged broadcast. He cited urgent defense needs, ordered workers to stay on the job, and said seizure would end when a wage agreement is reached. Charles Sawyer named to government post as talks proceed in Washington.
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Steel Industry
Washington
A.ap
Truman
Charles Sawyer
United States
Philip Murray
United Steel Workers’ Union
Congress of Industrial Organisations
White House
New York
Mass Jump Defies Cancellation Order at Fort Hood
More than three thousand paratroopers jumped at Fort Hood Texas despite a cancellation order after planes collided flames flared during the drop. One paratrooper was killed and a joint Air Force Army operation proceeded under a general's command amid unclear reasons for the order’s breach.
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Fort Hood
Texas
JR Y
Ie Toeep
Torough
Move to Have Margins Case Reopened
Representatives of the State Government State Electricity Commission and the Amalgamated Engineering Union urged Mr Galvin to reconsider the marginal increase claim by S E C maintenance men. The 779 men seek raises rejected in his award as power rationing and a 21 day zoning plan loom. Factories in Melbourne faced power cuts affecting thousands. Galvin will provide a written reply soon.
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ENE
Conelila‘esterday
State Electricity Commission
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Galvin
S.E.C
Melbourne
Findlay
Robbery at Sydney Warehouse Nets $3000 Loot
Four men in a large truck forced a warehouse door after hours at George Clark Pty Ltd in Sydney and seized carpets toys and miscellaneous items worth about $3000 before fleeing.
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Sydney
George Clark Pty
Warwick Unity News skips Good Friday edition
The Warwick Unity News will not publish on Good Friday and will resume Saturday with two days of news and the Easter activities opening. Weekend sporting events will be reported in Monday’s and Tuesday’s Daily News. For up to date information, obtain each day’s copy.
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Warwick Unity News
Big air crash compensation settled for several cases
Reported Supreme Court action shows Commonwealth settlements in the Marooch crash of December 30, 1950. Five cases settled with compensation between £15 and £16,000. Boreas suit for £20,000 damages partially awarded. Mrs Boreas and Mrs Probert among plaintiffs. details mention a child killed and injuries to others.
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Commonwealth
Marooch Beach F
Ant
Supreme Court
Boreas
Borra
Graham Stanley Blair
Not Guilty Verdict in Murder Trial
Osman Elmas a farmer from Atherton was acquitted of murdering Qami Isa, a Mareeba tobacco farmer, after a 35 minute jury trial. Justice R J Douglas discharged him as supporters celebrated outside the court. Sabri Isa, Qami Isa’s brother, was later found guilty of Vesel Elmas murder and given a life sentence.
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Aairns
Osman Elmas
Atherton
R. J. Douglas
Elmas
Qami Isa
Mareeba
Sabri Isa
Qami Tea
Vesel Elmas
Chinese Charged With Possessing Opium at Court
Ho Ping Lai, fireman from the Taiping, remanded until April 23 on a charge of having opium valued at about £1629. Lai was arrested aboard the Taiping on Tuesday afternoon, following a court appearance in the Court of Petty Sessions yesterday.
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Ho Ping Lai
Taiping
D P. Lee
Britain Says Trade Deal With Red China Reached
London Reuters report quotes Syd ney Bilverman and William Lorimer as stating Britain intends private negotiations with China. Goods mix includes textiles and chemicals, with metals and soybeans among major exports. Soviet interest in three years of full employment for 200000 may arise from proposed purchases, while Britain’s Board of Trade would not comment.
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London
Reuter's
Macaw
Sydney
Bilverman
Annem
Moscow
Silverman
China
Serene Tural
Wiliam Lorimer
North British Locomotive Company
Britain
France
West Germany
Japan
Italy
Soviet Chamber of Commerce
South Adan
Board of Trade
Hong Rate Aerial
Weather Man Predicts a Fine Easter
Weather forecast from Mr A Shields predicts fine Easter for most districts though coastal areas between Cooktown and Rockhampton may see rain late today. Central Queensland centers likely to stay dry while rivers like Dawson Burnett Warrego and Maranoa may rise with flood warnings issued.
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Brishane
A. Shields
Cooktown
Rockhampton
Queensland
Maranos
Warrego
Central Highlands
Dawson
Burnett
Maranoa
Uneasy Peace in Korea in Six Months Foretold
Britain's Far Eastern commander Captain George Keightley said an uneasy peace in Korea could be achieved within six months after talks with United Nations delegates. He cited meetings with UN negotiators and a decisive 11 minute briefing where Major General William Harrison pushed the UN stance against Communist denials, calling the Soviet nomination a phony value.
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Tokio
Reuter
Britain
Charles Keightley
Ges
Ores
United Nations
Atuikns
Soviet Union
Police Probe Promises Broad Police Reform in Queensland
Chief Inspector T Harold will probe over specialization and top heavy stations as the Gair Government shifts control from Health and Home Affairs to Labour and Industry. A statewide inquiry begins at Roma Street with uniformed and plainclothes roles examined, while a mass meeting at Trades Hall mobilizes support for a Royal Commission into police administration, discipline and transfers.
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T. Harold
Gair
Haa
Harold
Roma Street
Health and Home Affairs
Moore
Labour and Industry
Jones
Mr. Smith
Glynn
Queensland
Galr
Shem
Gatr
Trades Hall
Police Union
Talty
Police
John Lavarack
Toowoomba
Southport
Coolamatta
Tally
Townsville
Threats of NSW Rail Service Breakdown Rise
NSW rail services face a potential breakdown as railway maintenance workers strike intensifies. Government warns of drastic measures against union leaders while unions prepare for a general stoppage affecting about 67 000 employees. Arbitration Court may intervene as unrest disrupts Enfield yards and Eveleigh workshops.
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Eydney
Enfield
Winsor
Ae Ee
Ona Arbitration Court
Amalgamated Enineering Union
Aust
State Cabinet
Artitra Hon Act
Transport Authority
Isi
Army
Navy
Turner
ABC
Wales
A. Ferguson
Ferguson
Australian Railways Union
Clare Resumption Decisions in Clare irrigation area
In Brisbane the Land Court increased crown offers for five resumed soldier settlement parcels. Highlights include Richard McLaughlin portions in Mulgrave with high claims and modest crown offers. Carl and Lyelle Pratt parcels in Mulgrave with substantial claims. George Granshaw Sub 3 portion 23 Mulgrave, large freehold area. Court awards varied, reflecting tensions between claim totals and government offers.
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Brisbane
Frumeenras
Ayr
Richard McLaughlin
Mulgrave
Carl B. Pratt
Lyelle Pratt
Sares
Man Convicted on Two Stolen Goods Charges
Stanthorpe police court heard a defendant steal boots from A Baines and a wristwatch from J Deam. Jenner stated the man had a prior record and the court fined £5 for the first charge and £6 7.6 for the second, with default imprisonment in each case.
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Stanthorpe
A. Baines
J. Deam
Eens Jenner
Monk
Jury's Plea Shelters Youth From Gaol
A jury spared a youth labeled reckless by the Chief Justice after a guilty verdict. The judge released him on bond while noting the jury’s mercy recommendation. A separate note recalls Bra gier Brazier, 18, who died from a head wound at Boondooma on October 7, 1961, near the Boyne River.
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Hewes John Soperhalaing
Sandom Untawe
Rould
Noel Bragier
Brazier
Boondooma
Boyne River
Dundowse
Sir Arthur Improves After Reunion Meeting
An event recounts Sir Arthur's improved mood following a reunion and a government angle discussion. It notes that witnesses or officials heard his views and a broader meeting context. The report hints at past admissions or views shared during the session amid lingering tension.
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Navenne
Sir Artoun
Tentative rate for delivery of judgment in Wandoan case
In a terse note from usBan the court outlines a seven hour tentative rate for delivering judgment in the Wandoan matter. The document emphasizes staged timing and procedural steps leading to final ruling.
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Wandoan
Liquor Inquiry Hearings Reveal Startling Witness Admissions
Sydney hearing transcripts show two witnesses admitting to police led questioning at a Royal Commission. Names traveled under aliases to Queensland, with evasion over revealing true identities. Evidence notes long sessions, many documents, and a push to keep personal details private.
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Sydney
Royal Commission
Lea Vie
James
Ore
Jesup
Samme
Revalates
NSN
Lynch
Documn
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