Baghdad Pact backs Ike doctrine in Middle East unity
Four Baghdad Pact members Turkey Iran Iraq and Pakistan endorsed Eisenhower's Middle East plan at a two day Ankara meeting. They warned of subversive propaganda and said the plan preserves peace and promotes economic well being without creating spheres of influence. They welcomed UN action on Israel Egypt and Suez canal and urged swift repairs to Syria oil installations amid regional tension. Prime ministers Suhrawardy and Menderes attended with officials from Iraq and Britain observed.
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Destroyers Aid Grounded NZ Steamer Mantua Off Fiji
The US destroyer Kyes evacuated 120 passengers from the 4250 ton steamer Mantua after it ran aground on a reef near Fiji. The Mantua was refloated with negligible damage as four destroyers aided the operation while the crew remained aboard during the tow.
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