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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1957
Page
9
A survey shows Australians increasing consumption of beverages and poultry while reducing intake of potatoes oils fruits and other foods. Beer and wine use rose sharply, with wine consumption rising from 4,245,000 to 10,934,000 gallons, and per head figures climbing since 1938.
Air Force sergeant Milton J. Martin, 27, escaped Thursday from Bergstrom Air Force Base Texas where his 24 year rape conviction is under review. He allegedly stole a plane at Austin then headed toward Detroit to his mother Mrs Louise Mullins. He was re arrested at a refueling stop in Xenia after attempting to depart again.
PORT MORESBY Monday English Speaking Promotion Plan for New Guinea is forming for Port Moresby and Rabaul. An undertaking to speak English on all occasions and to help others learn if their English is imperfect is essential for members. League members will wear a green and white badge with a central E and the words I las Speaking League. The Director of Education in the Territory Mr. W C Groves said the movement would be launched at Port Moresby this month and at Rabaul early September.
A motorbus skidded and rolled three times between Pampolona and Sanguesa killing eight women and sellers and injuring ten others. Some of the dead were nuns.
Four constables entered a troop school last night and forced a sald where 44 men were captured. The suspects were charged with offences from playing a game to a cockatoo necked through a peep hole. Inside they blocked exits. Sergeants Ryan, Doolan and McDonald broke in and none escaped. Prisoners were driven to the police station in a shuttle of cars. While awaiting fingerprinting, the men reportedly continued their game.
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