Australia loosens import rules amid price and growth hopes
Prime Minister Menzies and ministers announce a broad liberalisation of import licensing. A near total ban on specific Japan water colour imports is lifted for replacements, with licences adjusted to boost domestic industry and support Australia’s 1959–60 growth outlook. Industry leaders warn of increased competition and call for guarded protections to safeguard employment.
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McEwen
Japan
Associated Chambers of Manufacturs
R. W. C. Anderson
Australia
Mr. Anderson
Soviet Union Keeps Pushing in Geneva Talks on Berlin
In Geneva the Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko pressed to reach an early accord on outstanding fundamental issues and told Secretary of State Herter to try again before he left for Santiago. A committee of experts was agreed to meet to thrash out technical matters while questions remained whether talks would end or continue at a lower level after Wednesday. The ministers pledged to speed up negotiations at a three and a half hour luncheon.
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Ragio
Moscow
Gerea
Gromyka
St. Herter
Iit
Gauny
West Berlin
Geneva
Growyko
Trs
No price change for petrol in NSW regulation
Prices regulation order announced by the Prices Commissioner Mr. A H K Weir prevents any rise in petrol prices. From tomorrow oil companies will market higher grade motor spirit but will sell at the same prices as previously charged for standard and higher grades.
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Sne
Ray
Nsw
A. Hi. K. Weir
Indian PM urged Kerala takeover amid calls to curb communists
Nehru advised President Prasad to assume administrative control of Kerala as opposition groups and sources in New Delhi reported a Cabinet plan to dismiss the Communist government. Proposals for presidential rule followed, with elections expected within six months. British United Press said West Bengal Communists asked Congress to resign as a counter move.
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India
Nehru
Prasad
Kerala
Iraly
Ste
New Delhi
Labour
British United Press
Pary
West, Bengal
CongressParty
Newsagency
Gelignite Blast Hits Snowy Project Injures Two Miners
An explosion at the Tumut No 2 Power Station site near Sue City injures two men, one hospitalized in Cooma in satisfactory condition. The blast occurred during gelignite handling about 2 pm on a rock face, as an unrelated worker died nearby. Project manager Mr Fulton withheld names, and work halted pending investigation.
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Sue City
Tumut No. 2
Cooma District Hospital
Fulton
Aoman
Leonid Peter Herodes
Nimmitabel
Frederick Walden
Ulmarra
Herodes
Fighting in Laos called red invasion by Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph reports fighting in the kingdom of Laos as a communist inspired invasion. North Vietnamese backed groups are blamed for supporting anti-government forces who refused integration with the Laotian Army last May, triggering the campaign seen as a breach of the 1954 Geneva accords.
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London
Laos
Daily Telegraph
Laon
North Vietnam
Aid 1
U.S
Patriotic Front
Geneva
S'Ataires
Roschin
Fetary
Oren Marquess of Rusian
Reprieve Delays Death Sentence In Stuart Case
Stuart was spared execution for a month after a Privy Council appeal failed. His solicitor Miss Helen Devaney threatened to boycott the Royal Commission asserting its terms are too restricted and two appointed commissioners have already sat in judgment. She urged referral to the Full Supreme Court for broader inquiry.
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Stuart
Privy Council
Helen Devaney
Royal Commission
Rosenday
Miss Devaney
Sir Robert George
Supreme
Alseady
J. O'sullivan
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