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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1958

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Khrushchev in Peking on secret talks

Khrushchev and Mao met in Peking in a joint communique denouncing Western intervention in Lebanon and Jordan. They spoke of a peaceful solution and condemned British and American actions, signaling potential shifts ahead in the Middle East.

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Iraq Recognises Jordan in Amman Decrees Embrace

Hussein decreed Iraq ceased to exist as a state and expelled two diplomats in Amman. Baghdad said the 1945 Baghdad Pact is no longer effective but Egypt will be central to future policy. U S officials cautioned Lebanon remains sovereign and not invaded. Iraqi forces plan a civilian militia to replace armed groups, including women 16 to 60, to organize civilian support.

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Rebels Told to Lay Down Arms In Beirut Conflict

Rebels urged to surrender as fighting rages in Beirut. Reports say Al Bisheh leads the Lor rebel forces while international envoys seek a truce. U.S. Marines and tanks reinforce Beirut as Ambassador McGitnock and Admiral Holloway caution against overreaction. A sniper wounded a U.S. soldier as the standoff widens.

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British Drive To Smash EOKA In Cyprus Operation

A large British force of about 2000 troops launched a wide operation to crush the EOKA on Cyprus. Reports note casualties including a Royal Army unit death and rising tensions as Turkish and Greek leaders call for restraint while Cyprus remains under formal political uncertainty.

Cyprus EOKA Meganrmie Mi 27 Nicosia P.reuter B. G. Hammond Royal l Army Ordinance Corps Adnan Menderes Laa Menderes Hugh Moat

Atlas U S Mass Produced After Test

The Atlas rocket completed a shakedown test yesterday. Officials say the 2,000 mile range vehicle performed without a hitch and the flight was successful in every respect. Air Force recovery efforts reported a capsule ejection and data recovery proceeding after the test.

Alias Neterday Atlantic

Agreement On Test Detection Seen Likely

The report notes scientists from Western blocs already favor four reliable methods for detecting nuclear explosions. Soviet Premier Khrushchev stated Geneva Conference would by year end rationing only after the dilution and evaluation of the results.

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Baby and man die in Bromley house fire hoax call

A baby aged 18 months and a man died when a Bromley Kent house burned during a hoax fire alarm as the London fire brigade attended. A passerby perished in a vain rescue attempt while several children were in the home.

London Bromley Kent Joes Fire Brigade

Brazil Army Ammunition Dump Explodes In Rio De Jailer

A large Brazilian Army ammunition dump exploded, injuring a few and prompting evacuation of about 30,000 from a nearby housing area. Authorities said no fatalities were reported. Emergency services deployed blood and ambulance units as the blast disturbed the region.

AAP Harge Army Rio de Maidjakiing Boon Wandie

Guerrilla War in Tibet Reported by Kathmandu

Dispatch from Kathmandu notes earlier reports of a large scale revolt in Tibet. Tribesmen may have intensified their guerrilla actions against Chinese forces, according to sources in Nepal.

Tibet Katmandu Nepal P-Rotter Plhetan Comraca

Belgian Airliner Forced Down by Czech Fighters

A Belgian airliner carrying 29 passengers was forced to land by Czech fighters after entering Czech territory amid bad weather. The flight, initially diverted near the Austria border, was detained for five hours before arrival in Vienna. Passengers reported rough handling but said the crew and passengers were treated, then taken to a hotel by Czech authorities.

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