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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1958

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United States Rejects Soviet Plea for Big Five Middle East Summit

President Eisenhower told Khrushchev the U.S. would not join a Big Five conference to discuss the Middle East. He ordered a US UN ambassador to seek a special summit, arguing the plan risks indirect aggression and war in the region. Britain, France, and other powers debated timing and venue in New York or Geneva as tensions rose.

Eisenhower Khrushchev U.S United Nations America Russia Britain France India Middle East Eisenhowe R New York Todey U. Security Council United Stales United States United Nations’ Security Council Zixenhower Ween Mosdaw Khivasichey Satern UN Arrang Agiehes Bagdad BRN Ajokesman Pycomne Neiw York Times Unites States Washington Congress Senate United Nations Ab Canvedadttory Lebanon Ams Ammuni Wumerumlt Onna Chowen-Lei Chou Faussla Peking Guillaume — Georges-Picot Beltain Geneva U.N Hammarskjosld Atoms For Peace Dunes Soviet Union Ida Mindie East Sone Polley

Welsh Firm To Take Over Malta Dockyard

Governor Sir Robert Laycock announced in a broadcast that Malta Dockyard would be transferred to a Welsh firm and converted for commercial work. He denied mass unemployment rumors and said the dockyard would not be closed, with over conversion allowing Malta to compete with other Mediterranean ship repair centers.

Matti Mediterranean

Minden Roses For Princess On Minden Day Commemoration

A historical note describes the red and yellow roses tradition tied to Minden Day in the mid 1700s near Minden Germany where the Suffolk Regiment wore blooms. The ceremony includes a bouquet presented at 10 am and an officer’s straw ballot selection. During a Niagara Falls visit the Princess will inspect a power house on the river shore and attend a luncheon hosted by Mayor Ernest Hawkins.

Minden Hanover Germany Suffolk Piv Minden Day Belwll Suffolks Niagara Falls Niagara River Ernest Hawkins

Queen Elizabeth Sends Condolence to Hussein

Amman reports Queen Elizabeth expressed sympathy to King Hussein of Jordan on the death of his cousin King Bulsal and conveyed condolences from the British royal family and Iraqi royals.

Amman Bowler Elizabeth Hussein of Jordan King Bulsal

Bomb Kills Man At Beiruts Tiles Shop Doorway

A bomb exploded at a tile shop near Beirut's main post office, killing one man and wounding at least 15 others. The blast occurred as campaigns urged Americans to leave Lebanon. American troops began landing near Beirut, with details to follow after disembarkation.

Beirut Linst Americas Lebanon Jenely Shehab Nasser al Akhbar Dukes Wilting

Cyprus Strife Escalates As Appeals Fail Amid Fatalities

Cyprus turmoil deepens as appeals prompted by UK PM Macmillan go unanswered. Elderly Turkish Cypriots die in West Cyprus while a British soldier is killed by a roadside bomb. Greek Cypriots and Turks suffer additional deaths and injuries as clashes intensify, forcing curfews and firings by British troops. The conflict toll rises past prior records with emergency costs mounting toward £20 million.

Macmillan West Cyprus Aylos Vio Tyros Gerviseman Cyprus Theoris Zenon Bigngs Bown Larnata Moonight Akhoritou Famagusta Kanara Khoiasiria Wast Cyprus Ater

C P Endorses Stud Owner For McPherson

Brit. owner of Canning Downs Stud C B Tlares of Warwick wins Country Party endorsement for the Federal seat of McPherson over former Tatle of Gritsin Myer C G Olive by 27 votes. The seat to become vacant when Sir Arthur Fadden retires. Queensland Turf Club committee member cited.

Sriskane Canning Downs C. B. Tlares Warwick Iwiay Country Party McPherson Gritsin Myer Olive Arthur Fadden Anhuine Genes Gueensland

Hall Moves To Challenge Water Charge

Residents who attended claim the Department of the Interior promised free water deliveries initially but later charged for water since 1993. They say the village has received little support, while Canberra residents pay the same annual water cost. The meeting led to reform of the Hol Pingposg Association to press the Interior Department to fulfill the village water promise.

Tro Neeling Department of the Interior de Partment Tkwasalka Canberra Te Department of Healt Ora Wan Closna Hol Pingposg Associa Department of the Tnteriae Tte Proms Vilelage Lena Neaperonera Neres

Egg prices to fall by a penny a dozen in August

Sydney reports a price drop in eggs with the retail rate cutting by 1d per dozen. Chairman P B Ryan of the Egg Board cites seasonal production increases as the reason for the decline, noting smaller batches and general market adjustments across states.

Sydney P. B. Ryan

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McPavens Sai Sounell Malta Dockyard Hussein Canberra Community Hospital Braddon Engineers Pty. Ltd Robin Howard Beverley Hawke Ivan Dole College of Nursing C.P Hall
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