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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 01, 1958

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U K Proposes Summit Talks On August 12

The article reports Britain proposing a summit on August 12 with details that the reply would go to the Russian Government by midnight Canberra time. It notes Prime Minister Macmillan reading Khrushchev’s letter and the discussion about where a special meeting should take place alongside ongoing U.N. framework debates. It covers Eisenhower’s stance on not letting the U.S. appear as a defendant and France’s fixed position. It mentions Iraq’s revolutionary government gaining recognition from Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, West Germany, Greece, and Japan, as part of the shifting Middle East crisis context.

Canberra Macmillan Khrushchev Dolley Middle East Eisenhower United States Geneva London Britain America New York U.S Russia Lebanon France U.N Pakistan Iran Turkey Iraq United Press International West Germany Greece Bonn Athens North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Abdel Karim Hassein A.P.S Hing Faisal Jordan Tokyo Japan Kas‘gem Soviet Grigory Zaitsave Bag‘dad

Shehab Elected President of Lebanon

General Guad Shehab, army commander in chief, was elected president by the Lebanese Parliament on the second ballot after a close vote. The decision, urged by Chamoun, is seen as a potential first step toward ending Lebanon’s civil strife and foreign intervention amid security crackdowns in Beirut.

Beirut Edie Shehab London Solvng Wey Sami Solk Genii Shehab SIS Chamoun Eisen- Vet Kert Murphy Lebanon Associated Press U.S U.N

Altitude Record Attempt In Rough Weather

Gavin Youl, 22, flew a Chipmunk to 26 000 ft near Launceston in heavy weather aiming for Australia’s first official light plane altitude record. The craft iced up and drifted westward in 60 knot winds, forcing a landing in a paddock with half a gallon of fuel remaining. Youl plans to file the claim with the Federation Aeronautique Internationale via the Aero Club Federation of Australia.

Launceston Tasmanian Aero Club Gavin Youl Australia Youl Federated Aeronautique International France Aero Club Federation of Australia

Military Chief to Visit Britain Canada and the United States

The Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Garrett will leave Australia today for Britain Canada and the United States. The Army Minister Mr. Cramer announced yesterday that Garrett would establish contacts with military leaders in these countries study overseas development in military techniques and inspect service installations.

Garrett Australia Britain Canada United States Cramer

Import Level Not To Be Disturbed

Australian government eases import rules to keep capital equipment and essential goods flowing from dollar sources. Exempts licenses for items worth 21.5 million a year, including fashion books and certain metals, and raises quotas to meet shortages. McEwen cites cost savings and stable reserves as aims, while industry groups urge export growth.

McEwen Move Associated Chambers of Commerce R. Rowe Mr. Rowe

Troops Fire On Cypriot Mob In Akhertiou Village

British troops killed two Greek Cypriots after being attacked by about 300 Cypriots in Akhertiou near Famagusta. One man died on scene, the other in hospital from gunshot wounds. The incident followed rocks bricks and bottles hurled at a patrol, prompting troops to fire to extract themselves. Deaths raise total to six dead in Cyprus violence over 53 days.

Nicosia London Bir. Mac Ake Jmillan Turkey Greence Cyprus Karamantis Athens Britain Greece Gaitskell Menderes Downing Street Malarrog Greely

Date For Jindabyne Flooding Uncertain

The Mooding of the Township of Jinda byne date remains uncertain. Member for Monaro Mr AL D Fraser has been informed.

Jindabyne Monaro AL D. Fraser

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