03 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1956
Page
1
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A maritime tragedy unfolds as the St Joseph Butler and 14 crew members vanish in stormy seas. Survivors recount a dramatic, perilous rescue attempt by RAAF and Royal Australian Navy units, with heroic actions by petty officers and sailors to keep a life line for a drowning crew.
President Eisenhower told reporters at his first press conference since emergency surgery that he does not feel as well as a year ago but can endure another four-year term. He cited doctors reporting he is in fine shape and has no impediments to continuing his work.
Members of the Chamber of Commerce congratulated Alex Bell for being elected the foundation member of Canberra's new Junior Chamber of Commerce. Bell, an employee of the MiG Ase urance Company, was welcomed at a special meeting where the chamber's constitution was amended to create the junior section and applications were said to be forthcoming.
Britain plans to reinforce East Mediterranean defenses with units sent from Britain. Eden announced no details, while leave was curtailed at several RAF stations. France prepared the Mediterranean Squadron at Toulon ready to sail, and a broad international conference on canal management was to invite Russia. The U S outlined a policy to protect world rights and ensure efficient canal use amid Egypt's nationalization.
Canberra power workers threaten a 24 hour blackout with all buildings except Canberra Community Hospital left without power unless wage parity is obtained. The dispute centers on pay differences between steam station workers owned by the Department of Interior and diesel station workers under the State Electricity Commission.
Australian Prime Minister Menzies opened talks on a large dollar development loan, aiming to raise about 250 million dollars. The move would nearly double Australia's World Bank borrowing in the past five years, with the Treasury and officials exploring financing to sustain development.
Sydney workers are told to report for normal hours as the State Labour Council rules against a complete Bank Holiday shutdown. Assistant secretary D Kenny warns that a full blackout would be a personal crisis under the State Electricity Act. The council notes the Electricity Commission may sanction unions, cancel registrations, or end industrial agreements.
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