Britain to cut overseas garrisons via new transport plan
London reports that Duncan Sandys announced Britain would rely on a central reserve and use transport aircraft to reduce overseas garrisons. He noted the Comet jet would shuttle officials and troops quickly and that Malta Cyprus and Gibraltar were part of the six day tour.
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Penney to Visit Christmas Island for First Nuclear Test
London reports Sir William Penney will go to Christmas Island in June to supervise the first nuclear explosion. The Daily Express notes tests may be delayed six weeks due to technical troubles and says security authorities will not comment.
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