Critical Stage in Persian Oil Talks
London reports urgent consultations between London and Teheran to avert a breakdown in Anglo Persian oil talks. The Persian demand for 76 percent of revenue prompts a crucial crisis phase as discussions consider ways to avoid a flat rejection. British officials seek the Persian rationale and possible immediate funds while noting signs of tempered nationalism and ongoing high level meetings. A Tehran incident involving a U S Consul in Isfahan is reported with no injuries confirmed by the U S Embassy.
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London
The
Observer
Teheran
Tuden
Reiter
Middle East
Movatry of Defence
Uter
Persia
Angloiranian Oil Co
Ail Vara
Brisa
Reuter
Isfahan
Inedeni
Child's 60 mph Ride on Bumper Bar
A report describes a four year old, Kia Frazer, riding a bumper car at 60 mph until Helen and Bond intervene. Bond allegedly drove the car despite others’ warnings, leading to injuries and a chaotic scene as lights blew and a child struggled to dismount. The incident ends with the child declaring she will not ride any more water rides.
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Peeks
Tyenala
Helen
Bond
Crew of Wrecked Ketch Rescued Near Cooktown
Four men aboard the ketch were saved after a wreck near Cooktown when rescued by a passing vessel. The yacht, named Exeeman, was en route from Townsville to Normanton via Cape York when the incident occurred.
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Cooktown
Brisbane
Cooktawa
Pearing Wiser
D. Murray
Gythe Watt
Senna Enti
Tornsville
Cape York
Normanton
Men and Boys Heavy Suede and All Wool Wear Notes
An old price list details men and boys knitwear and outerwear including heavy suede shirts heavy khaki fabrics and all wool physician shirts with pockets and collars cardigans in multiple colors sizes 15 to 47 3 and 22 to 30 waist sizes with prices ranging from 4 to 80 shillings Featuring flapped pockets two pocket designs and assorted color options for men boys and youths
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Rd Pri
Fianne
Exos
Smsl
Wool Levy Set Not To Exceed Five Percent
Canberra reports that the annual levy on wool under a new reserve price plan will not exceed five percent. Commerce and Agriculture Minister J McEwen outlined details, noting the levy funds a revolving pool to repay growers, with payments roughly matching annual contributions for stable production.
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Canberra
McEwen
Rail pilfering costs Queensland railways dear
Brisbane reports Police chief Mr Maloney indicates railway pilfering costs Queensland Railways about £16,000 yearly. He notes the scale lags New South Wales, yet losses persist as stolen goods rise in value even if the number of thefts falls.
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Brisbane
Ine Wauway
Maloney
Queensland
Raiways
New South Wales
King to Rest at Windsor Castle After Illness
LONDON His Majesty continues convalescence from an illness and will remain under observation as he rests at Windsor Castle. Buckingham Palace said the King has in the last two days taken short walks in the palace gardens and will continue to recuperate there.
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London
Windsor Castle
Buckingham Palace
Palace Gardens
Windsor
Submarine Joins Search For Two Missing Fishermen
A submarine joins the hunt for two fishermen missing after a sail from the Admiralty Islands near Lord Howe Island. TEAL flying boats from Auckland aid the search as variables like weather and sea state hinder operations. naval officials say plans depend on vessel availability in Sydney and weather conditions for a coordinated effort.
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Admraly Islands
Lord Howe Island
G. J. Leary
Tyeney Emergency Rescue Service
Auckland
Lord Howe
Tasman
Telemachus
Sydney
Neutral
Pam
Linz
Brisbane
Lincoln
Amberley
Enoussuel
Evatt Seen Leading Labor Party Board Meeting
Friends of Opposition Leader Br. H. Y. Evatt in Canberra express confidence he will win the Federal Parliamentary Labour Party leadership when it meets on Wednesday. A. Calwell is named as the only other possible candidate. P. P. Clarey of Victoria is seen as the strongest deputy leader contender.
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Canberra
Br. H. Y. Evatt
Labour Party
A. Calwell
Dr. Evatt
P. P. Clarey
Vic
Intensive Search For Two Honour s Farm Escapes
RAWNSVILLE police pursue two escapees from Upper Stone near Ingham after a farm dinner theft. Descriptions tag Francis Oakes, 27, 5 ft 10 in, fair hair, brown eyes, 12 stone with a facial scar. Reports of suspicious characters near Conn's Siding and Sunday Creek camps prompt a wider hunt around Cardwell and Halifax.
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Rawnsville
Upper Stone
Ingham
W. Dnesting
Francis Suim Oakes
Conn’s Siding
Bear Halifax
Bentok
Stephiens
Enrther
Chariote
Halifax
Sean
Saome
Sunday Creek
Alan
Cardwell
Allies Storm Forward in Korea Gains Marked by Fresh Actions
Allied forces pressed across central Korea from the Kumhwa area to Yanggu and Yanggu north, securing positions and probing defenses. Reports from Eighth Army HQ cite heavy Communist resistance with an estimated 12,800 casualties in ground actions since June 9, while patrols advanced north and east of frontline lines amid sporadic clashes.
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Yanggu
Lowsi Daeile
Beech
Ronmunique
Eighth Army
Big Agenda for State Congress of the RSL in Mackay
The annual State Congress of the REL will open in Mackay on the 26th and run for two days. State president R. D Huish will attend, returning from a UK trip shortly before proceedings. Delegates will debate 42 training and defence resolutions and 32 on serviceman land settlement.
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Mackay
REL
R. D Huish
United Kingdom
Jap Convinced at Last That War is Over
The United States Navy has pressed five years of efforts to persuade Japanese on the island that the war is over. Navy aircraft drop supplies and pamphlets from the air while covert teams leave letters from Japanese families urging surrender. One survivor group, led by Nakagawa Ichiro, was marooned after an attack in June 194?. eight of the originals were killed, others died of natural causes. A final mission is planned before June 30 to remove remaining Japanese, with administration to transfer to the Interior Department and civilians deemed too dangerous to assist.
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United States Navy
Navy
Japan
United States
Nakagawa Ichiro
Anathan
Interior
Department
Tdlands
Women Pickets Defy Tear Gas and Mass Arrests
In Silver City New Mexico women pickets faced tear gas and arrests while continuing to protest at the Empire Mine Company zinc mine near Hanover for higher wages. Sheriff Leslie Goforth briefly conceded a victory as his gaol filled, with about 66 women and children jailed. Governors and deputies confronted the line as women refused to leave, maintaining picket lines and standing firm through the clashes.
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Silver City
New Mexico
Hanover
Leslie Goforth
Independent Mine
MIU and Smelter Workee’ Union
Empire Mine Company
Bmmedi Fang Ade
Sao
Stolkers
Gu Ferthis
Edwin Mechem
Moving Scenes at Funeral of Labour Leader
Joseph Benedict Chifley former Prime Minister and Labour leader was buried at Bathurst Cemetery in a simple Catholic service. The state funeral drew 40,000 mourners and international representatives as crowds lined the two mile route from Bathurst Cathedral to the grave. The Governor General and Prime Minister attended as ships and planes conveyed official guests, while bells rang and children joined the tribute in a solemn Bathurst day.
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Canberra
Joseph Benedict Chifley
Australia
Bathurst
Chiffey
Cathedral of St
St. John
Chifley
Ben
Elizabeth
W. J. McKell
South Wales
King's Square
Ini Saul
Sisters of Mercy Order of Nuns
Seralors
House of Representatives
Misic
Mr Chifley
Mr. Chifley
McKell
New South Wales
Nar‘hcott
Byatt
Kateeh
Snd
Cifley
Orange Road
Trent of Daeit
Polite
Postwar Japan role debated after peace treaty
New York observers discuss Japan's post treaty place as 11 of 18 wartime powers seek a peace accord with Tokyo. US aims for final action by end of 1951 while Soviet Union and China are excluded. Reports note high stakes amid Korean War and power shifts between the United States and the Soviet Union. President Truman's envoy briefs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on treaty talks.
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La.a.p
New York
Japan
United States
Soviet Union
China
United Line
University
Calforni
Philip
Truman
Ee Ee Meer
Senate
Four Fishermen Stranded Near Fingal Island
Four fishermen were stranded on a small island near Fingal after their boat broke. They had only one day’s supply of fish and limited water. Rescue crews and local authorities coordinated to locate and reach the vessel, with reports noting a cooperative approach by visiting parties and mounting efforts to assist.
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Fingal
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