British unions back Bevan policy on armament cuts
An international wire report notes the Shop Distributive and Allied Workers Union with 340000 members voted to back Bevanite calls for reexamination and scaling down rearmament. Observers say Bevan policy could shape debate at the upcoming Labour conference, despite resistance from party leaders and Alfred Bevan’s supporters.
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Workmrs’ Union
Fet
Bevan
Bic
Bellwaymen
Armalgemet
Rine Pess
Transportend Gener
Reuters
Rleari
Bevan'sm
Ohrg Poly Guet
At Ethie Dev’ Conferenur
Alfred Babens
Galvin Lees Reopens Case Amid Arbitration Debate
Commissioner J M May states that the State Government and the State Electricity Commission oppose reopening while considering legal opinions from Queen's Counsels. ACTU President A E Monk notes the council may appeal to the Full High Court. Galvin defends his decision as balancing national economy and public interest. He cites submissions since the award and proposes applying minimum wages and conditions to government service as well as private employers.
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Galvin
SEC
Menzies to discuss defence and aid with Churchill and Truman
Prime Minister Menzies announced plans to leave Australia for Britain and America in mid May for about a month. He will confer with Churchill on defence supplies, Middle East strategy, and Australia’s import restrictions, and seek extended American defence aid to Southeast Asia. Talks in London and Washington will cover the Queen's Coronation date and Australia's role in the Middle East Defence Command, with emphasis on jet aircraft and atomic energy context.
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Nts
Menaies
Middle East
Simellar
Ae ‘Iene
London
Menzies
Churchill
Australia
Dominion
America
Truman
Casey
Washington
Jase
Tcttie Menzies
Soviet Union
Britain
Mar
South-East
Asia
Chursbith
Iskely
Indusas
New Basic Wage Known Today in Melbourne
Industrial Registrar Mr. J Taylor announced that the basic wage adjustment, based on the Pittuation in prices in the quarter ended March 31, would be released this afternoon. Any increases would be payable from the beginning of the first pay period in May.
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Melbourne
J. Taylor
Atomic blast reported near Las Vegas and Yucca Flat
An atomic explosion occurred yesterday near Las Vegas and at Yucca Flat about 70 miles north. The blast followed a high altitude bomber drop and was described as the largest blast seen to date.
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Las Vegas
Lax Vegas
Yucca Flat
Price Increases on Matches Across Australia
The report notes a general price rise for matches with a halfpenny boost to 2d a box across Australia yesterday. Maximum retail prices listed include one box 2d, two boxes 4d, three boxes 6d, and a dozen boxes 2/11, reflecting broader market adjustments.
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Australia
Survivors Located After Three-Motor Plane Crash
Sydney reports a three motor airliner crashed between Wewak and the sea. An SOS signal and emergency dinghy radio beacons were picked up. Rescue efforts aim to reach the dinghy with possible survivors. Captain Hibberd and two passengers named Grey and a major are identified among those aboard.
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Picstvece
Wewak
Besigves
Wit ‘Aviation
C. Hibberd
Wo Pasengers
Grey
St Theattes
Dca
RAAF
Amberley
Police to Take Secret Ballot On Strike
In Brisbane 800 police met at Trades Hall to approve a secret strike ballot over alleged political interference. The meeting backed no confidence in Commissioner Smith and Inspector Donovan and urged a royal commission into police administration.
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Constable B Bright
McGrath
Abby
Liticians
Ae Bright
Dan Casey
High Court
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H. P. Talty
Tally
Powerdrunk
Moorenok
Tatty
Brisbane
Smith
C.L.D
J. Donovan
New Jet Strip for Amberley Drome Opens Plan
Crissbane reports work on a new jet strip at Amberley Drome will proceed soon. The air base southern perimeter will host the 41 mile road corridor needing several bridges and traffic safeguards to clear the $1 cost estimates.
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Amberley Drome
Crisbane
Amberley
Allocation of War Prisoner Funds Sparks Canberra Debate
Canberra government circles discussed allocating over 1 million pounds to former prisoners of war, in addition to 75000 already granted from sale of Japanese assets. A public questionnaire to trustees sought to identify deserving cases, aiming to ensure funds reach the right people, not distress.
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Canberra
Ps O.W
Sol Ely
Five Bulls Reported Gone After Harbour Searches
Detectives trace two Sydney Low Bulls missing after a body was found. Searches at the harbour goods area, a sauna, and country-wide stock trains yielded no sign of the animals. Police say ten traces remain unfound.
Big Drop Likely in Beef Exports
Queensland预计今年牛肉及牛杂出口将显著下降。1950年出口总量为36278吨，估计本年更低。1950年出口量81,934吨的牛肉被 britain 合同需求支配，截至一月的四个月仅1582吨，而1950-51同月为9587吨。
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Boussand
Queensland
Britain
Canada Now Has Its Flying Saucers
In North Bay Ontario Royal Canadian Air Force officials said they plan to investigate two reports of flying saucers in the area. Two airmen spotted a bright amber disc over an airfield on Saturday night. The disc moved across the field then halted before taking off in an orange hue.
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North Bay
Ontario
Royal Canadian Air Force
Two Discoveries Reported In Polio Research
New York reports two polio breakthroughs from Johns Hopkins and Yale. One finding shows infantile paralysis starts in the blood, not nerves, aiding monkey studies and prevention. The second describes a test tube method to gauge human immunity using monkey tissue and microscopic changes.
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John Hopkins University of Baltimore
Yale University
Mewhaven
Connecticut
David Bedten
Tohnesiory
Fan
UN Oeking University
Eetmenm
Enist
Americ
Horstmann
Bodian
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Joseph Melnick
John Riordan
Yale School of Medicine
Ussue
Monkeylands
Alo
Ban on Pressmen at Atomic Tests
CANBERRA reports the British and Australian governments consider a ban on pressmen at atomic test sites. Officials discuss restrictions amid security and safety concerns, with potential policy details still under review.
Judge Pauses Hearing in Wharfies Log Enquiry Dispute
The Federal Arbitration Court paused proceedings yesterday as shipowners and the Watersiders Federation clashed over a suspension. An overtime ban affected Australian ports with 2000 Melbourne workers and 140 Fremantle staff dismissed for refusal to work. Federation leaders urged direct action, while the court adjourned amid tensions and possible repercussions.
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Enim
Federal Arbitration Court
Yester
Jestice Kirby
Melbourne
Fremantle
Sarkis
James Henly
Gradl
Witerades
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