11 Apr 1958
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1958
Page
1
The Budapest gathering showed strong security as crowds and police attended a joint communique call for halting nuclear tests and reducing foreign bases. The event highlighted Soviet Hungarian cooperation on economic aid and a shared fight against revisionism, with Mussed observers noting tensions from 1966 unrest on the Danube island and street patrols.
President Eisenhower urged Americans to be selective shoppers amid recession fears and a potential tax policy review. He said unemployment figures do not yet justify tax cuts and advised cautious, informed purchasing while monitoring global trade signals involving Japan and China. He stressed avoiding careless buying and supporting a balanced economy.
Australian Teachers' Federation led a dramatic demand urging the demolition of insanitary school buildings. Dr. Evatt received a petition with about 130,000 signatures from a Member of Parliament, highlighting widespread concern over unsafe facilities.
A four-vehicle collision on the Hume Highway twelve miles from Marulan left one man dead and seven injured. Frank agulltactotl of West Hox ton died at the scene while his brother Guiseppe suffered serious injuries. Four vehicles were involved, with two lorries head on and two other cars struck. Victims were taken to Goulburn Base Hospital. police released few names.
A report from Montreal states jewels unearthed in a tennis ball container may belong to film star Aimrothy Lamour, allegedly stolen four years ago. Police, investigating the find, have not confirmed ownership.
United Press president Frank Bartholomew said SAC bombers loaded with hydrogen bombs frequently headed toward the Soviet Union. He described the Dewline alert system, midair refueling every three and a half minutes, and noted only the president can authorize the first nuclear release.
Singapore dispatch reports Communist China and Jakarta press condemning U S worry over reports of Communist arms support to President Soekarno's Indonesian government. Broadcasts claim U S effort to intimidate Jakarta. rebels report advances near Bukit Tinggi. Rebel lines around Lubuk Djambi flare with sporadic fighting.
The Traders' Council denounces an Administrative and Clerical Officers' Association circular offering special cash discounts to financial members. Members report varied discounts from 10 to 20 percent on goods and services. The council plans to write to traders to oppose the practice and seek cooperation to suppress it.
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