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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
5
Washington reports a new price cut in US wheat to reduce surplus as export quotas are discussed by inter council members. The move seeks to align with a minimum price of 68 and urges counties to accept the quotas set by the forum.
London reports Sir Gore Thomson and Sir George Sadler discussing hydrogen and cobalt bomb risks. They warn a large, uncontrolled blast could cause global, self inflicted destruction. Physicists note energy release could trigger unlimited consequences, with air transport limiting bomb size.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss marriage between divorced individuals and church authority. References to Dr Phan, Christ in the Gospel of Mark, and prudence in treating marriage types. Mentions debates about fidelity, seduction, and the church’s stance on remarriage.
An obscure note outlines a 16,000 loan scheme with a 112 rate to spur development in the Russian economy. The loan would total about 2,148 million, described as a quick economic boost. Classified ads hint at sale methods linked to the plan.
Local Warwick readers browse daily classifieds reaching thousands. This brief note highlights the ongoing appeal of classified ads as a community information hub.
London based appeal by the United Polls Protest Committee condemns Communist persecution of religion in Poland. It cites 20 doctrinal leaders over four years and calls for disclosure of Cardinal Wysinsky’s imprisonment and release of Mindszenty and Beran, warning of Moscow subjugation of Orthodox churches in East Europe and mass arrests of priests.
A report from Lake Placid New York cites Doctor William of the University of Pitts diagnosing gamma globulin as a potential but limited treatment for paralysis when administered at proper timing. The study notes the substance’s effectiveness hinges on accurate dosing and timing to impact paralysis outcomes.
Brisbane reports provision for four grids with bitumen approaches on the Cunningham Highway between Inglewood and Yelarbon in Inglewood Shire. The project on the Warwick Goondivind section costs about £2678 and serves interstate traffic, sheep and cattle rising and tobacco growing areas.
Sydney chairman of Australian Woolgrowers Council comments on Pretoria conference between Australian Wool Bureau and Wool Boards of New Zealand and South Africa. He notes the event marks a vital landmark in world wool promotion, endorses inter national cooperation, and calls for expanded wool production to meet rising demand. Members of the Australian Wool Bureau expected back June 14.
New York report on a National Association of Broadcasters survey shows television as America's favorite source for children. 87 percent of youngsters favor broadcasting in some form, with books second, radio third, films fourth, and comic strips fifth.
At the June 1 meeting the Texas Q A T B sub centre committee invited presidents and secretaries of organizations to attend. Mr McMasters outlined start up costs near 3000 with 700 yearly wages, car, and housing. Representatives pledged support while stressing funds must aid the ambulance and not personal benefit. Donations offered to raise initial funds.
SRISBANE The Executive Council approved a railway ballast contract for 18 000 cubic yards to be sourced from the Dumaresque River for Yelarbon and laid on tracks as part of the southwest line re ballast program, expending £9000.
A British professor argues human insight outstrips machine aids in crime detection. He notes lie detectors reveal emotion, not truth, and stresses investigator training over gadgets. The piece cites Dr. Paul L. Kirk of California, urging better education for police and cautioning against overreliance on instrumentation. Sydney report.
A Red Cross organizing meeting in Texas elected officers and formed a committee. G McIntyre and Grayson named vice presidents with Mrs Loder. G McIntyre chosen president. Pascoe secretary. Brewer treasurer. Other officers include Blake and Stanger among attendees.
Preliminary gravel reconditioning bitumen surfacing and RC inverts are planned for the Stanthorpe Wallangarra segment of the Granite Belt Highway in Stanthorpe Shire with an estimated cost of £7500. Work starts at Whiskey Creek and runs south to just beyond Accommodation Creek as Mr Duggan noted the road handles through traffic and supports grazing and dairying areas.
Max James, a well known Queensland trial rider, broke his leg during the 2600 mile Redex trial. He was among the leaders before his machine struck a hole and collided with a tree on the mud covered horror section between Mendi and Hulston, about 209 miles from Broken Hill. He flew 62 miles to hospital yesterday.
Earth tremors shook buildings and rattled windows over a wide area of southern New South Wales. The strongest shaking was near Gunning and Dalton where residents were awakened about 1 a.m. by a loud rumbling. the tremors lasted only a few seconds and caused no reported damage.
Sydney report states a 20-year-old woman Leoline McCarthy of Waterloo was acquitted of murder in the stabbing of Walter Brunt Donald on April 9. McCarthy testified she acted after Donald, a two-child father, threatened violence. The defense argued self-defense and the jury found no murder charge.
The Methodist Women’s Church Help Society held a meeting led by the Rev Blackburn. Officers for the year were selected, funds showed £207 raised and £117 donated. Members planned two large fundraising functions, stalls for a fete, and an afternoon in aid of overseas visitors.
Warwick newspaper Pty Limited agent for multiple lines lists routes from Brisbane to Sydney and Melbourne to Japan via Manila and Hong Kong, and services to Wellington Auckland and New Zealand. Fares and particulars available on enquiry at Daily News Office 50 Palmerin Street.
Tonight in the Town Hall room Mr Cortchs of the Brisbane Ballet will give his second Warwick lecture for the Board of Education. The April talk traced ballet history. this session will cover mime and makeup, led by JohnS a prominent ballet dancer recently back from abroad with the International Ballet Company. The lecture begins at 8 pm.
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