Eisenhower Named New President After Landslide Victory
General Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected the United States president, defeating Adlai Stevenson in a nationwide landslide. Stevenson concedes as results from all regions favor Eisenhower, who addresses cheering crowds at the Commodore Hotel, pledging unity and steady leadership.
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New York
Dwight Eisenhower
United States
Adlai Stevenson
Eisenhower
White House
General Eisenhower
Mr. Stevenson
Herbert Hoover
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Stevenson
Iys
Clory
Erie
Washington
Attlee Retains British Labour Leadership
London Reuters report indicates Labour Party members re elected Prime Minister Attlee to lead the party. The ballot to choose a deputy leadership candidate was to be held at a parliamentary party meeting. Bevan and Morrison are mentioned as potential contenders with Bevan seen as Attlee’s possible rival.
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London
Reuters
Labour Party
Pevan
Morrison
Mentary Labour Party
Bevan
Attlee
Eisenhower Triumph Dominates Cold War Campaign
In the campaign, Eisenhower's victory is praised as preventing isolationism and appealing to internationally minded voters, while Stevenson failed to gain national fame. Truman's attacks on Eisenhower boosted support for the general, with world capitals reacting positively to his win. Britain welcomes him as a leader, French officials praise his NATO role, and Western alliance concerns are seen as guiding his leadership.
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America
Stevenson
Eisenhower
Elgct
Georgia
Korea
Reuter
Elenhower
Salt South
Ale Jst
Washington
Clear
Wut
Pratt
Jon Jana
Dave
Ol Seo— Lirtind
Eral Esenhower
Truman
Eeceesees
Britain
Citzen
London
Plm
Bentower
Allince
Europe
December 27 Bank Holiday Refused in Bann
The Bann cabinet rejected a request by Queensland banking bodies for a bank holiday on Saturday December 27. The Home Affairs Minister Mr Moore said most business premises would open that day and it would be inconvenient for the public to grant the holiday.
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Bann
Queensland
Mome
Moore
Grant & Bank Hallday
Another Drop in Abattoir Output
Brisbane reports a union ban on transferring experienced labour caused further abattoir output decline. Two butchers were absent, reducing crew from 24 to 22. The union objected to foremen transferring two experienced men to fill vacancies. Daily loss valued at four cattle, heightening tensions between contract slaughtermen and other workers while earnings for non-slaughtering staff fell due to reduced output.
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Brisbane
Migration of Italians To The Restricted Migration Policy
Canberra reports show government actions amid demonstrations by migrants in Sydney and Boor, Albury reception center in New South Wales. Prime Minister Menzies seeks to limit Italian migration as wool market collapse triggers economic decline, while Italian leaders press officials to ease emigration and avoid labeling Australia as a “dago” nation.
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Sydney
Boila
Australia
Guillette
Signor de Gaspert
Mengies
Silvio Daneo
Menzies
Daneo
Hf Holt
Brisbane man burned to death in Palm Beach home blaze
Ralph Stewart of Brisbane died in a fire that destroyed his Palm Beach residence on Tuesday. Firefighters forced entry and found his body, believed suffocated by smoke. The blaze gutted the house as investigators reviewed causes and risks for the South Coast area.
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Beach
Brisbane
Ralph Stewart
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Palm Beach
Nient
Stewart
First State Occasion Triumph For Queen
London morning papers praise the Queen's dignity and grace at the opening of Parliament. The Times notes the speech mattered less than the brilliancy of her bearing, while The Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail laud her poise and youthful charm. The Daily Graphic highlights her beauty and bearing.
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London Morning Papers
the Times
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Daily Telegraph
Daily Mail
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Qaten
Must Increase Productivity in Australia
The Tariff Board urges Australian industry to lift productivity to offset rising costs and maintain export competitiveness. It notes higher basic wages and power-supply costs as major factors, warns of export market losses, and calls for genuine wage incentive schemes while acknowledging industry-specific limits. The report details a broader push for efficiency without eroding labour quality.
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Canberra
Tariff Board
New Zealand
South Africa
New South Wales
Australia
Indusstry
Most Unsold Tobacco To Be Purchased
A conference between manufacturers and growers led to an agreement to buy remaining tobacco crop at a fair price with independent appraisal to settle disputes. Participants included O Sullivan, Merren, and Under Secretary Swartz. About 560 tons of Queensland leaf from 1951 52 remained unsold, with 145 tons low grade and 65 tons unusable.
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O'Sullivan
Merren
Swartz
Queensland
Battle Still on for Triangle Hill
The two mile UN bulge faces renewed fighting as South Korean forces press Triangle Hill and Snipers Ridge positions. Reports say South Koreans attacked without artillery preperation and held two Communist companies off Pinpoint Hill, guarding the flank.
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Triangle Hill
United Nations
Pinpoint Hill
Schoolboys and Masters Fight Bushfires Near Sydney
In Jannall eighteen miles south of Sydney schoolboys and their masters battled bush fires that threatened the school. A portion of the fence burned while buildings remained unharmed. Fires menaced five houses and scorched hundreds of acres. Students were evacuated, older boys lauded for halting flames on three sides of the grounds. 180 children were sent home as fire brigades arrived and the day ended.
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Sydney
Jannall
Yaterday
Hospital Benefits Battle Over Queensland Attitude
Canberra reports heavy criticism by Sir Earle Page of Queensland’s stance on hospital benefits in a House statement. He accuses the state of shadow boxing and propaganda while detailing how Queensland’s agreement with the Commonwealth affects free hospital care and subsidies. Queensland says beds should be available for pay patients, while Page argues the national program advances care and that other states are moving toward free hospitalisation under similar terms.
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Mt. Isa
the Weather Bureau
Yes
Camoo Wea
G Trembath
Canberra
Sir Earle Page
Queensland
Tts
Commonwealth
House of Representatives
Earle Page
State
Australia
Cameron
Evatt
Gair
Brisbane
Garrald Yester
Farle Page
Parle Pare
Earle
Govt May Sell Its Whaling Interests
CANBERRA The Federal Government considers selling the Australian Whaling Commission assets including nests plants and interests to private enterprise. Large offers have been made and the sale would align with the government policy of desentralization. The commission currently holds assets valued at about 11 500 000.
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Canberra
Australian’ Whaling Commission
Audit Act Under Review for Clarification
A clarification request appears to discuss an audit act under review with unclear phrasing. The fragment mentions a cautious view on certain satirical or administrative aspects and hints at potential counterpoints or procedural steps. Further readable context is needed to identify entities, dates, or organizations involved.
Uranium Agreement Talks Reported in Fragmentary Form
A fragmentary report describes ongoing discussions on a uranium agreement. It notes negotiations involving Sir Bernard and Australian interests, aiming at rapid development of uranium resources at Rum Mingle in the Northern regions, with questions about pace, price, and agency residue.
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Sir Berndoubtedish
Sen
Austra
Bet Ane
Tspmnent
Rum
Peement
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