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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1959

Page

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US Experts Assisting Laos Forces

Laos faces continued Communist pressure as US experts train local troops under Geneva norms. Reports cite Peking and Hani involvement rumors and fears of broader Sino Vietnamese aims. Brigadier General Quan Rattikone reports heavy casualties for the Lao army in Sam Neua as they seek to starve out Communists along the Ma River. India urges Geneva based International Supervisory Commission handling and warns withdrawal if other methods are used.

Associated Press Peking Hanni Hani Laos Quan Raitikone Sam Neua Rattikone cUn Vientiane Vietnam New Delhi India Nehru International Supervisory Commission Indo China

University Prank Triggers Police Attack at Campus

A student prank erupted into violence as about 2000 students overwhelmed campus security. Police seized five students after objects were hurled at officers and a police car was targeted. Inspector Cody warned of potential charges, while the vice chancellor urged calm and departure. Hundreds of girls offered running commentary as the scene cooled.

Upiiar Eally Wumual Manley Osu Aovandech Anil Apa Gestapo Gestapo Euppers Cody Police Headquarters George Paton George

Books Replaced in Moscow After Soviet Protests

Seventy of almost 150 books removed from the American Exhibition were replaced yesterday under plastic covers. Visitors can admire but not touch them as Russia had complained last month that some works contained slanders against the Soviet Union.

Moscow Iriany Aap-Reuter Russia Soviet Union

Queen Announces Expected Royal Baby Next Year

The Queen, recovering from Canada and in good health, plans no further public engagements this autumn. A second notice confirms a baby is expected in February, affecting the West Africa tour and Balmoral plans with Prince Philip. Ghana and Canada leaders were informed.

Richard Olvil Prince Philip Canada Wits Ghana Africa Kwame Nkrumah Wele Elizabeth Balmoral Buckingham Palace West Africa Sisera Leone Gambia Duke of Edinburgh Shetland Orkney

Herter Says Geneva Talks Eased Berlin Crisis

Secretary of State John Herter returned from Geneva saying Western powers negotiated earnestly in good faith while the Soviet Union pursued aims to remove Western protection from Berlin. He warned that Moscow sought to undermine West Berlin rights and force a drastic troop reduction to crush morale and prolong war potential.

Mr. Herter Washington Geneva Eisenhower West Europe Soviet Union West Berlin Herter Berlin Germany Russia Grotuyka

Princess Alexandra Sets Course for Australia Visit

Princess Alexandra travels today by air via Qantas Super Constellation to Vancouver then Canberra arriving Friday for a six week Royal visit to Australia. The Royal Visit director-general W R Cumming plans to meet her in Vancouver and escort to Canberra as Prime Minister Menzies extends best wishes on behalf of Australia.

Mat Hue Awe Mires Vancouver Ming Canberra Australia W. R. Cumming Sydney Princess Alexandra Vbridins London Menzies Dows

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