29 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 29, 1952
Page
1
The United States and Western allies plan definite action in weeks following Moscow limits on foreign diplomats. The Soviet move last month confined diplomats in the Moscow area, with the US already restricting Hungarian and Romanian representatives to an 18 mile radius of Washington.
A terse note discusses removing controls on grain sorghum prices and related feed wheat topics. The fragment hints at agricultural policy shift and market pricing changes affecting producers and buyers. No person or organization names are clearly identified in the readable text.
Mackay reports four men lost since Tuesday in thick scrub on Clarke Range west of Yalboroo, 50 miles north of Mackay. A search by 50 bushmen, farmers, and six Mackay police combed 30 miles of rugged terrain while food runs low and a Tiger Moth plane plans to aid the effort. The missing are Thomas Pitkin, 20, cane farmer. Keith Pitkin, 17. Edward Getter, of Yalboroo. and Sylecy Peters, 18, of Rise and Shine. locals fear days of rough, inaccessible country may extend the ordeal.
In Canberra, Liberal MP R. 8. Ryan opposed voting for salary and allowances increases for ministers while backing higher pay for the Prime Minister and retiring allowances. Opposition Leader Evatt supported the Bills but criticized tax-free allowances and proposed cabinet reforms similar to British practice. The debate touched on ministers’ workloads and the need for a fair living standard amid Federation-era raises.
In Canberra Senator Cameron denied a report he accused Australian soldiers of being fools for dying for American imperialism. He said he respects human personality and challenged any senator to prove the remark. Leader Meenna said Labour policy resists Communist aggression and McKenna noted Cameron’s words did not reflect the Opposition. The Prime Minister had no comment when asked about Cameron's alleged remarks.
Welders halted work at three New South Wales plants BAP Rylands and Commonwealth Steel after wage cuts from a Federal Conciliation Commission award. Boilermakers and Amalgamated unions report cuts of 4/6 a week, forcing the plants to limit welding to apprentice tasks. Santa Gertrudis Pty. Ltd. teams plan to buy New Twin Hills station 72 miles north of Clermont, tied to King Ranch interests as talks proceed with Sir Rupert Clarke and Melbourne Sydney investors.
Former Senate president Gordon Brown walked out during question time after a heated exchange with Senate President Matt Ner. The earlier reprimand of Senator Byrne for not having learned Westingennely proceeded with tense crossfire and the chamber’s mood remained unsettled.
Canberra reports a bitter exchange in Parliament as Opposition Leader Dr H V Evatt attacked the government over its Manus Island decision linked to the Pacific Pact and Japan rearmament. Evatt accused officials and the U S of pressuring Australia while defending Labour’s stance as in Australia’s national interests.
In Melbourne a woolly gathering of two bun a red wheat farmers from St Arnaud and other towns rejected a proposal by the Australian Primary Producers Union to halve Victoria's wheat acreage for 1952 53 unless the Federal Government cuts provisional tax by half. Farmers voted 3 to 2 against the plan and pledged to sow 52 percent less wheat if tax relief is not granted. The meeting also backed growing more wheat next season only with a 10 percent tax cut, warning Victoria's acreage may fall further than in the previous season.
Brisbane reports that Queensland tobacco crops this year are insured by the Tobacco Leaf Marketing Board for about £13 million. Board member B P Cahill said the coverage protects the leaf from fire, disease, and other risks from curing barns to brokers warehouses, effective from curing barns to sale.
In Canberra speculation ran high that the House of Representatives would rise today and not sit next week. Pressure from members aimed to keep the House in session to legislate the extra butter price. Dr Evatt rejected a linked newspaper claim as unfounded while defending the government.
In Kensington a police raid broke up a major house breaking and railway theft gang. Three truckloads of items including suits, material, knitted wear, shoes, mats and drapery valued at over £8000 were seized. A 64 year old man was arrested with more arrests anticipated.
A political clash over a sugar price increase unfolds as lawmakers consider raising retail prices next week. The Queensland Government signals consent to a Commonwealth-backed rise, while the CS R Company backs a 2c per lb hike to cover rising production costs and avert losses through June.
In Sydney, Orient Maru captain asks Owen de Pot to place a constable aboard while in port as a precaution after tensions at Adelaide and Newcastle. The ship, the first Japanese vessel visiting Australia since the war, carries barley to Japan and faced claims of naval- facility photography by Japanese sailors. An ex serviceman with a rifle was detained in Adelaide after boarding the vessel. Security police barred additional boarding. the ship plans to sail Tuesday.
New York reports a treaty allowing American armed forces to remain in Japan after the occupation ends. The security pact permits the United States to maintain bases in Japan for defense and regional stability. Okazaki states foreign troops had not previously stationed within Japan, but conditions have changed. He cites countering irresponsible militarism and global defense through shared resources.
Brisbane reports that 18 year old national service trainees show little religious knowledge. Reverend Brumwell, addressing the Queensland Methodist conference, notes a general lack of biblical understanding among servicemen and older recruits. Three chapels will be built at Wacol and special padres hours during parade are now part of the army syllabus, though attendance remains voluntary.
Canberra authorities expect Australia’s trade balance to correct itself in coming months due to natural factors and reduced imports. British motor cars heavily stocked at home will decline as prices stay high. January exports fell while imports rose, signaling a fragile recovery path amid Cabinet meetings and London talks on sterling.
A local hospital announces tomorrow an increase in patient charges. The new rates apply to single rooms in intermediate and private wards and to multi patient rooms, with daily fees rising from prior levels. The notice notes the hospital has served the public for 47 years and outlines the adjusted prices for all day care.
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