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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 18, 1953
Page
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Sir Roger Palme spoke in Washington urging a more liberal trade policy with the Communist world. He argued basic political objectives align, but methods differ, warning economic policy is the real danger that could drive a wedge between nations. He cautioned daily disagreements over policy, not objectives.
Canberra reports that Commonwealth and State representatives plan to seek authorisation from the Loan Council to spend 436.953 million pounds in the next financial year an increase of about 56 million from the current year. State Deputy Premiers push for a fair share while housing funds are folded into the total. NSW leads with 127 million including 20 for housing. Victoria 98. Tasmania 22. South Australia 47. Western Australia 135. The meeting aims to balance Commonwealth needs with state loan funds amid expected wrangling, as Labour states back increased economic stability arguments. The Dataria railway project faces no immediate decision, with overseas Premiers absent for the Coronation.
Melbourne reports predict a 25 percent rise in eggs and sharp increases in poultry bacon pork mule and butter as wheat subsidy ends. Victorian Poultry Farmers Association secretary C Hy Frampton warns feed costs could climb 31 percent beyond current levels without subsidy and a higher wheat price. Public pressure on Parliament seen as necessary to avoid inflation and shortages while urging subsidy and price adjustments.
The Queen urged youth across the Empire to seize opportunities in a modern era of boundless knowledge and service. She emphasized wisdom courage and faith guiding the generation toward greater contributions within the realm and under God.
Melbourne reports two more Victorian road deaths bringing the Wet end road toll to six. Keith Reginald Hill aged 40, a deaf and dumb boy from Wonthaggi, died when struck by a car. An unidentified driver in Bendigo area died when his car overturned near Bendigo.
Watersiders refused to load sugar near Innisfail as Sugar Refining Co engineers prepare maintenance at Goondi mill. The stoppage affects the Caroo loading 300 tons. 700 workers seek a week’s wage rise, three weeks’ leave, and holiday pay. An Industrial Court order to return to work will be heard at 9:30 am.
Troy New York General Breber Somervell, a retired U S Army officer, urged reviewing the policy banning gas warfare. He argued gas would shorten wars and save lives and property, noting public opinion rejected gas use as humane yet supported using other brutal means. He cited World War I data on non fatal casualties and now heads a leading chemical firm.
Melbourne reports Senator William Morrow and Rev J W R Westerman of Korumburra will depart for the Communist sponsored World Peace Council conference in Budapest. Morrow, a former Tasmanian Labour Senator, was defeated as an Independent after being dropped from the Labour list and resigned from the party. Westerman attends as an independent observer to study the World Peace Council setup.
Lieut Commander Reginald Albert Wild DFC RAN of Nowran NSW died in a Forest Hill airfield collision near Wagen NSW during a cross-country exercise. Wild commanded No 6 Squadron on the carrier in Korean War days and was a former RAAF apprentice whose Tiger Moth collided with a Tiger Mut training plane.
Brisbane reports quote Archbishop Duhig urging Australians to promote greater land use and production as a moral obligation. He frames the global poverty as a shared challenge, calling on every man and woman to act for those less fortunate and to aid life and work in productive labor.
Queensland Liberal leader C G Wanstall defends a government health scheme pamphlet as justified and timely, saying it was prepared months before the Senate election to counter Labour distortions. Labour plans a court challenge over potential improper distribution to Queensland households.
In Brisbane a local report notes the Federal Government's proposed medical subsidy plan offers broader coverage than American systems. Public speaker Mr. R A Eaton cites Mr William B McNary of Michigan Blue Cross as highlighting hospital only care in the US scheme. The Page Plan would cover general practitioner fees hospital care and in some cases other services, at lower member costs. The discussion references the Sir Earle Page Plan as a government option expected to reduce outlays for insured individuals.
Over two years for the ale International urgunt ene 28 medals were given but this occasion the Division general secretary Mrs. H. Black said the society believed that Matron Mac Doreld was the first Queens lander to receive the medal as matron of the Gladstone and Thursday Island hospitals. She served as an army nurse during World War I from 1920. She was matron of Ardayne Red Cross Home Brisbane in July 1941. She became matron of the Lady Wilson Red Cross Convalescent Home Chelmer and held that position until the home closed.
London Reuters reports Burgundian dig near Vix uncovered a 2500 year old tomb of a Gaulish queen buried on a four wheeled war chariot. The skeleton of a woman around 30 lay encircled by a gold diadem on the skull, with Greek and Etruscan pottery and bronze vase pieces found in the burial mound.
The U S Army will replace blood plasma with Dextran in all domestic and overseas requirements. An unnamed medical source cited hospital tests as fully convincing and highlighted serum hepatitis risks from plasma. Dextran, derived from cane sugar, beets, or molasses, will be used for all orders.
London reports easing tension in the Anglo Egyptian dispute as Cairo and Fayoum discuss the situation over the last 24 hours. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles reportedly urged Egyptian leaders to refrain from further unrest while he consults with Washington on a proposed plan to resolve the crisis.
In Stockton a water tower fire forced 10 to 12 year old boys to jump to safety as flames engulfed the tower. Firemen coaxed the youths to leap one by one, the group escaping unharmed after a dramatic rescue.
Reuters reports that high winds on Mount Everest hinder the British expedition’s progress toward the summit. Forecasters predict no snow for Everest for the first time in days, allowing Camp Six to be set at about 24 000 feet as winds, rising to 40 50 mph, delay Camp Seven on the exposed South Col at 25 800 feet. The seventh camp marks the final assault position for the summit bid, with a small party expected to push from there to Camp Eight and a final bivouac at about 27 500 feet before the final climb.
News reports say two skeletons found in a London garden are identified as Marie Wegener and Muriel Eady, women missing since 1944. Police seek information about connections to John Christie, whose trial involved the deaths of Mrs Bers Evans and her infant daughter at 10 Rillington Place. Exhumation of Christie era victims proceeds as authorities examine ties to wartime disappearances and a London nurse and factory worker’s fate.
A constable left his patrol machine at the kerb while he went inside police headquarters. On return the machine had disappeared and was later recovered in Carlton. A separate incident reports an iceman accidentally shooting himself in Melbourne while pursuing boozebreakers. he stepped from his car in Mount Albert and his pistol fired, wounding his hand.
Dublin reports say members of the Eire Government and the Opposition refused invitations to a coronation garden party on June 2 at the British Ambassador’s Dublin residence. Officials cited opposition to the Royal title over parts of Ireland as the reason, while external notes mention a separate Scotland case over Elizabeth II royal style.
The MLG aircraft flown by Maoemann Jones of Ohio failed to recover after a dust spin at two thousand feet. It missed initial recovery, entered a dust spin, and crashed into a mountainous area, prompting emergency response and aircraft loss assessment.
Lieut General William Harrison and UN negotiators in Tokyo plan new proposals when talks resume, as Communist insist on indefinite custody for unrepatriated prisoners. The battlefront saw heavy air losses for the Allies and renewed assaults by Communist forces on the central line, with multiple aircraft downed and ships patrolling nearby.
The boy Vincent Bartell was taken to hospital after a fall from a building roof. A doctor said he suffered a concussion as police noted the injured child was playing on the roof at the time of the incident.
A supplementary Brisbane wool sale in June is expected to ease the carry-over threat at the end of the selling season. Arrangements for two extra auction days on June 21 and 23 have been made with buyers by the Wool Marketing Association. They will follow the existing June 15-18 auction series, featuring a record wet-offered assortment at the sales beginning.
A woman is dead and four people injured in a car crash. Details are scarce with fragments mentioning Abbott Moorooka and a jury related to the case. The exact events and locations are unclear from the fragmented text.
London reports heightened vigilance to protect the Stone of Destiny amid fears it could be stolen or damaged before the coronation. A report notes police and security measures, with details of the return of a suspect or artifact identified as W981.
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