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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1958

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Khrushchev Warns War Threat Looms Over Middle East

Khrushchev says the Middle East war threat remains heavy and Western powers press for a summit to boost troops in Lebanon and Jordan. He vows to use all means to deter aggressive circles and to destroy imperialist aggressors if they push for conflict.

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Misuse of U N Trucks Sparks Jordanian Concerns

Fragmented report claims United Nations trucks were seized to move bombs and munitions, prompting alarm among Jordanian officials and supporters of President Nasser. About 20 suspects, graduates of the American University of Detroit, were arrested amid a wide ranging plot. details remain scarce. Jordanian authorities fear the influence of a pro-Russian faction, while Moscow signals opposition to Western arms rights and aid to Jordan. The Jordanian government plans to reject the Russian note and awaits the official text released soon.

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Visit of UK minister amid Canberra talks and question time

The text reports a UK minister's visit to Canberra today with the Governor General and High Marshal, noting meetings with Prime Minister Menzing and Minister Casey. Question time in the House of Representatives is also mentioned during the visit.

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American boys gift to Slim at goodwill visit

Governor General Field Marshal Sir William Slim admires a pen stand presented by visiting American newspaper delivery boys. James Strouse and William M. Underwood of Baltimore hold the gift, which features glass beacon and a representation of an American newsboy on the pen holder.

Sir William Slim James Strouse William M. Underwood Baltimore

Royal State Proposed for Malta

Malta would become the Royal State of Malta under a new constitution proposed by the Progressive Constitutional Party led by Miss Mabel Strickland. The proposal envisions a State Minister for Malta with a London committee and Home Office administration, and has been sent to the Colonial Secretary and the Malta Governor for consideration.

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Strategic Weapon Tests at Woomera Highlight Deterrence

Mr Jones described Britain’s strategic weapon tests at Woomera as a key deterrent and praised test progress. He noted launches from the pigmented site, the bomb’s reach, and the target impact while urging ministerial visits to review both testing and development phases.

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Urgent call to abolish nuclear tests sparks international debate

A 298 page U N commission report marks growing pressure to end nuclear weapon tests. Diplomats expect Soviet Union and Japan to push for a moratorium ahead of the General Assembly session. The panel warns even small increases in radioactive fallout endangers humanity. UK and US officials spar over testing and radiation fears dominate British press coverage.

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Australian Radiation Advisory Committee Findings

The Australian Minister for External Affairs Mee Casey announced the Commonwealth and State authorities are studying findings on radiation exposure. The committee estimates cancer risks from past nuclear tests are modest compared with natural radiation, and no recommendations on resumption of tests are made. Professor Oliphant welcomed the technical discussions at Geneva and noted growing concern over radiation effects.

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