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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1958

Page

14

U S Proposes October Start For East West Talks On Nuclear Age

Washington notes propose first week of October for technical talks with Moscow to prevent surprise attacks in the nuclear era. Geneva eyed for discussions on aerial and ground inspection teams and possible tradeoffs in policing a ban on nuclear tests. Talks would include U S Soviet experts and possibly other nations to examine verification measures and meet later with government officials.

Washington United States Moscow Geneva Eisenhower Khuushchev Russie Entegon Feo

Mass jail break in Israel roars through northern prison

Eleven prisoners escaped, about 200 others fled during a night break at a northern Israel jail. Gunfire and troops followed as convicts seized arms from the armoury and battled guards, with several killed or wounded and one believed organizer recaptured in hospital.

Tel Aviv Israel Associated Prest

Papua Oil Quest May End

Papua oil search has cost over 710 million in twenty years and likely to end soon. Directors said London conference decided no further capital unless material encouragement arrives for current operations. Mirapota noted efforts to find a partner to continue the program. without it field activities may be concluded.

Sydney Ol Seen Ltd Vacuum du Coava BP Sxxploration Go Ply, Ltd Regent London Miraclota Papua

Dow Plant Duel In Australia Headlines In Brief News

Western Australia may host a Dow Chemical plant near major oil refineries with Dow executives in talks, while other international items note Prince Margaret sighting a smiling six year old Emanuel Reid in Toronto, Goldfine contempt charges facing a Boston industrialist, Eisenhower’s atom peace hopes, Queen Elizabeth II at Goodwood, and Australian export declines in 1958 with wheat led drop.

W.A U.S York Priday A.ap-Reuter Western Australia South Australia Dow Chemical Company Ony Me. J. Te ‘Tonidy Dow Toronto P.reuber Emmanuel Reid Princesa Margaret Emanuel City Hall S5e Washington Hovee of Representatives Commerce Committee Congress Boston Ponent Goldfing Sherman Adams

Premier Outlines American Investment Plans in New South Wales

Sydney reports Premier Cahill detailing American investment in NSW including Abbott Laboratories tar factory costing over 7.5 million dollars, a Warner Lambert factory at Willawood costing about 400,000 pounds employing 200, and a Pier packaging plant at Ermington costing 900,000 pounds to serve Australian and Far Eastern markets with pharmaceutical and chemical production.

Sydney Cahill New South Wales Abbott Laboatories Hile United States W.s.y Willawood Warner Lambert Pty. Ltd Ermington Pier Pty, Ltd ATC

Steel prices rise on goods and home products

American steel firms announced higher prices for circuit legs used in cats home appliances and other products. The move was first claimed by smaller makers and was clinched yesterday when Bethlehem Steel and U S Steel merged. The average increase is about 3 percent.

American Steel Pittsburg Bethlshem Steel Corporation Steel Corporation Avetralinn

Americans Ready to Quit Lebanon Says Dulles

The United States will withdraw its 10,000 troops from Lebanon if asked by the duly constituted Lebanese government. Secretary of State Dulles said withdrawal depends on the new Lebanese leadership, UN actions, and invited status, with the UN reinforcing observers along the Lebanese-Syrian border.

Washington Triday Aap-Reuter United States Lebanon Mr. Dulles Pregs Nts Tig Pole Aed Shehab Tebanese Dulles Shehais United Nations Hamt The Jsounteys

Grim Warning In Cyprus

In Cyprus British security forces faced threats as EOKA warned of killings. Two people died in a British Army patrol clash on Wednesday night amid rising tensions and warnings from Greek Cypriot underground groups.

Cyprus Nicosia Frida Ar Reukh EOKA Pryeray Hent Tiho

New Attack On Serrated Tussock Sought

XYDNEY Fray ms Ton Lewis calls on the State Government for a grant of about £10000 to combat serrated tussock. The government grant for weed control is around £25900. Lewis notes a 20 percent increase in serrated tussock in the Monaro Shire over the past year and presents a deputation from the Central and Southern Tablelands Serrated Committee to Minister for Local Government Renshaw.

Xydney Fray Ton Lewis Reek Tab Wolloniilly Tosing Lewis Monaro iWon Southern ‘Tablelands Renshaw Minster Golian

Driver Escapes Capsize in Night Crash on Aerodrome Road

A car driven by Franc ina of Myall Street O Connor overturned at 2 15 am on the Duntrove alda of the Australian War after failing to take a corner on the aerodrome road. Major damage reported to the vehicle with no serious injuries.

Francina Myall Street O'Connor Aerodrome Aclan Wes Noi

Canal Surcharge Will Not Increase Fares

The United Nations tolls to repay canal loans will not raise shipping or passenger fares for Australia and Europe. External Affairs Minister Casey said the surcharge will fund clearance costs and enable Joan repayment within three years. Australia contributed 1,000,000 dollars to the Joan, with arrangements satisfactory to Australia.

Australia Europe United Nations Egypt Casey

Malayan Tax Concession To New Industries

Kuala Lumpur reports the Legislative Council passed a tax holiday bill to attract investment in new Malayan industries. Local and foreign enterprises will receive complete relief from tax for two to five years depending on investment amount.

Kuala Lumpur Friaday AAP Reuter Ulaye Legislative Council Malaya Trconte

Canberra 25 Years Ago: Power Outage and Local Notes

A Canberra power house fault plunged Queanbeyan into darkness for hours, Canberra briefly, and Yass briefly, with damaged fuses and gear estimated at £300. Parish hall duties shift to Amy Pallat of England for Braddon. Briar resigns as Advisory Council member to become Melbourne solicitor. Rural Lessees back 25 year leases but seek condition reviews. Snow fell in Canberra on August 2 with a high of 43 degrees.

Canberra-Queanbeyan Canberra Queanbeyan Be Foint Amy Pallat England Braddon Briar Craw Solicitor’s Melbourne Royal Canbera Golf Rural Lessees Association

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