Britain seeks peaceful settlement over Suez crisis
London reports Britain intends to settle the Suez Canal dispute peacefully the Foreign Office states. Indian Prime Minister Nehru appeals for halt to military preparations and a peaceful settlement as Egypt and Russia stance loom large. UK pressure rises from Labour MPs while Egypt and Nasr weigh London talks amid global calls for restraint.
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Evatt Urges Security Council on Suez and Egypt
Fragmentary report shows Dr Evatt urging the United Nations Security Council to constrain Egyptian actions along the Suez Canal. He argues against warlike measures and warns against a return to gunboat diplomacy in the Middle East context.
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Evatt Comments on Suez Canal Nationalisation
Dr Evatt discusses Egypt's nationalisation of the Suez Canal Company under Law N24 and compensation terms tied to Paris stock quotations. He states the sovereignty move is lawful and not challenged by recognized authorities, while emphasizing freedom of navigation per the Suez Canal Convention. He notes Britain and France oppose nationalisation but lack grounds under international law or UN Charter to use force.
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Egypt to nationalise Suez Canal stance backed by union
In Sydney the Building Workers Industrial Union with 50 000 members backed Egypts right to nationalise the Suez Canal. The executive urged government action by negotiation with Egypt and without force, a stance linked to ALP Hobart conference calls and general union support.
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Nasser to Visit Moscow on August 16
London dispatch says President Nasser will arrive in Moscow on August 16. The date coincides with the opening of a London conference on the Suez crisis. British officials report Egyptian sources confirming the trip.
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Canberra approves 430000 for government school building
The Minister for Interior Mr Allen Fairhall announced a 430000 programme to ease Canberra school overcrowding. Plans include a new Yarralumla primary, a new North Ainslie infants school, and major additions at Telopea Park High School with work starting in 1956 57.
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Treasurer calls for cuts in defence and service estimates
The Treasurer ordered Cabinet to prune the defence and service estimates to tighter levels amid economic strain. Defence seeks about 208 million, up from 190 million in 1955 06, as Navy Air and other services face re equipment costs and wage rises. Sir Frederick Shedden testified to a Public Accounts Committee on methods used to prepare these figures and warned of the economy’s impact on allocations.
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Adlai Stevenson Declares On Segregation
Adlai Stevenson, leading Democratic presidential contender, declared his platform supports the Supreme Court ruling against racial segregation in public schools. The stance drew dismay from Southern supporters accustomed to segregation in public life.
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300 Miners Trapped in Burning Pit at Chareroi
Report from Chareroi Belgium says 300 miners are trapped in a burning coal pit. Initial rescue figures listed 25 saved, but information on other workers is unclear as fire continues. News agency AAP cites J Ran as source.
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