09 Apr 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1957
Page
1
Carter RA I and J Fred Spray introduce the NDTCAR genus in a concise note. The item outlines classification facets and associates the genus with ongoing taxonomic study. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Finance Ministry director general A Arnon said plans propose an oil conduit from the Gulf of Aqaba port of Eilat to the Mediterranean coast. A linked 18 inch line would run to Ashdod, with the Beersheba link completed in about 18 months at an estimated cost of £2,800,000.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles told a House subcommittee in January that certain elements in Britain and France wanted to seize the Suez Canal by force after President Nasser nationalised it. He affirmed the United States opposed any such move as inconsistent with the UN Charter and NATO Treaty. He said Soviet threats did not drive Britain and France to withdraw.
Premier Mr. Gair comments on reports that the QCE will vote for his expulsion or suspension or pass a vote of no confidence. An American oil interest offers 4 million dollars to buy National Petroleum Company owned by O L Josephson. Josephson denies selling and notes several offers. R Gaylor, who supplied Formosan petrol, leaves Brisbane for Sydney after meeting Josephson.
Father Argence Gross a 57 year old American Catholic priest released after six years in Chinese jails arrived in Hong Kong describing ongoing pressure from Communists who he says aim to repatriate him and spread fear of international communism. He reports months of interrogation since arrest on espionage charges six years ago.
Capetown teachers yesterday vetoed government proposals for segregation in South African universities. The action underscores opposition to apartheid policies affecting higher education while signaling ongoing domestic tensions. Facts show teachers voting against the plan and the government facing pushback from educators.
Egypt lodged a complaint with the Armistice Commission in Cairo claiming an Israeli patrol crossed the armistice line east of Gaza and fired on peasants on April 1.
The Soviet ambassador to Israel A N Abramov, recalled to Moscow in November over Israel's actions in Egypt, has returned to Tel Aviv. He arrived with a message of warning and resumes his duties in Israel after the pause in Moscow.
Cardinal Pedro Segura, a vocal critic of Franco, died aged 77 in Madrid. He was stripped of executive duties in the Vatican in 1954 but kept the archbishop title. Seville officials denied any political motive in the Vatican's action, citing controversies and age as factors.
London reports that Britain may resume trade with Communist China. Anglo American discussions are under way after the Korean War ban. Prime Minister Macmillan told President Eisenhower that keeping the ban is unrealistic, while the White House signaled lifting would be politically awkward.
Radio reports said 40 passengers and crew were killed in a Varig airliner crash in Brazil. The Varig office confirmed a crash with 35 passengers and five crew. The plane reportedly went down at Bage in southern Brazil.
Indonesia forms a new cabinet led by Dr Djuanda after a period without a government since March 14. Acting South Sumatra Governor Muhammad Hussein urged Sukarno and military leaders to act discreetly to avert civil war as Palembang Radio reported plans for a Sumatra battalion to aid development. Tensions rose over control of Fatempanga airport as Colonel Barlian ignored orders.
Federal police used tear gas to disperse a wage demonstration by striking city workers in Buenos Aires. The government placed the strikers under military control and warned of military court trials for absences. The three day strike protested rising living costs with a claimed 20 percent wage rise.
London reports that British scientists were invited to observe a U S Atlas rocket test from Florida. The Atlas would exceed Thor's range and speed, with up to 16 000 mph and altitudes around 800 miles, as part of a joint defence program to enable R A F access.
NATO military officials plan a re appraisal of defense strategy across the alliance after Britain decided to cut armed forces in favor of atomic weapons and guided missiles. A top secret NATO conference in Paris set June for further discussion with Bonn hosting a council meeting next month attended by foreign defence and finance ministers from Atlantic allies.
Mr. P. D. Day told the Planning and Development Committee that a La Perouse Street housing block would be unattractive when finished. Nine brick dwellings with identical design and black tile roofs faced the same direction on the right side. Critics noted repetition with other projects, while officials urged awaiting full plan development before criticism.
The renowned cricket umpire Frank Chee ter died suddenly at his home in Bushey Hertfordshire aged 61 after a period of ill health. The cricket world mourns the loss of one of the sport’s best known officials.
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