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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 21, 1959

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SEATO Praise and Cuban Invasion Plot Across Americas

The Cuban coast guard thwarted a 30 man force attempting to land from a port near Santiago. SEATO leaders discussed strengthening defense and living standards while Douglas Dillon praised SEATO’s role. In Panama arrest orders were issued for former ambassador Roberto Arias amid tensions over potential invasions. The Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Panama as security tightened around the canal zone. In Bolivia rebels attacked La Paz, with more than 20 wounded and 22 killed as authorities quelled the revolt.

Hai Santiago Cuba Ossa Panama London Roberto Arias Me Heurtematte Arias Formes Nola Gulf of Panama Duke of Edinburgh Balbao Panama City Britannia United Serces Caribbean Command Canal Zone USS Organisation of American Sustem Washington Fidel Castro Cubs Caso Fulgencio Ball Castro Matanza Nicaragua Guatemala Bolivia la Paz Falange Party National— Revolutionary Movement Rebbl

Approval Expected For Soekarno Plan In Bandung Speech

President Soekarno will appeal in a Bandung speech on Wednesday for the 1945 constitution and to end the Constituent Assembly. A mass meeting in Bandung tomorrow will urge Assembly members to back a presidential cabinet with decrees. a 30 percent social group representation in parliament and a giant Madjelis council to meet every five years.

Soekarno Bandung Constituent’ Assembly Wester Java Assembly Sockamoty Madjelis General People's Cumuliative Council

Oil Licence Granted to U S Exploration Firm in SA

Adelaide Monday oil exploration licence granted for the lower south east of South Australia to General Exploration Company of California Ltd. Min ister Sir Lyell McEwin announced the area had been held previously by the Eamon Company and had been revoked with no activity.

Washington Reuter Uniler Ste Douglas Dillon Asra Treaty Organisation Free World Dillon New Zealand SEAT SEATO Adelaide Lower South South Australia Sir Lyell Mc Jewin General Exploryation Company California Eamon Company Sir Lyell McEwin

Totem pole prize at national eisteddfod

Miss Robyn Grady of Captain's Flat shows interest in the totem pole presented by the High Commissioner for Canada Mr T W L McDermott to the National Eisteddfod Society. Barry Kearsley of Ainslie won the vocal solo under 14 while Miss Grady is shown the trophy by secretary Basil Penney.

Robyn Grady Captain's Flat Canada T. W. L. McDermott National Eisteddfod Society Barry Kearsley Ainslie Misa Grady Basil Penney

Australia faces employment and growth challenges after war

Australia must absorb an expected rise in the workforce of about 100,000 people annually due to postwar birthrates. To sustain productivity, output must grow faster, requiring more capital and savings and increased foreign investment alongside strong investment and immigration to support rapid development.

Australia Iti Trout

Berlin Mayor in London for Four Day Talks

Here Willy Brandt Governing Mayor of West Berlin arrived in London for four days of talks with British leaders on Berlin and German issues, aiming to ease related problems.

Berlin London A.A.P Reuter West Berlin Willy Brandt

Walk-Outs Over Tax Legislation In Papua New Guinea

Three elected PNG Legislative Council members walked out in protest as bills to impose income tax were introduced. The move aimed to debate the tax rules before voting, with officials citing personal allowances and deductions. Nine nominated members supported reading the tax bills, while elected members opposed portions of the plan.

Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Hey Resig IH. H. Reeve Fairfax-Ross William Slim Lation Riclals Papua-New Guinea Life Assurances Aus Reeve

Treason charges quashed for 61 defendants in Pretoria

In Pretoria the special criminal court threw out high treason charges against 61 defendants of all races. The court ruled the Crown should not have served the indictment. A mass indictment in December 1956 charged 156 people. later a second indictment covered 91 defendants in two groups. The case for the remaining 30 was adjourned after an appeals court decision.

Pretoria

Decisive Crusade Week Surges With 17 000 Conversions

In Sydney and Melbourne reports, Dr. Billy Graham's outreach appears to outpace earlier campaigns. Director of counselling Mr. Charles Kiges noted the week yielded 17 000 decisions, exceeding half the Melbourne tally and signaling strong regional momentum.

Sydney Inydney Melbourne Charles, Kiges Billy Graham Crusade

Salaries Bills Face Finalisation By Tomorrow

Parliament set to finish salaries bills by tomorrow with both House of Representatives and Senate in session until Tuesday. Labour caucus meets tomorrow morning for a vote on Leader Dr Evatt amid rising anger over pay proposals and NSW Executive condemnation. Evatt's leadership position may gain renewed confidence while possible resignations loom within the party ranks.

Ng Weeurrow House of Representatives Senate Labour Caue Dr. Evatt Nay Dr. Watt N.S.W

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