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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1958

Page

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Asian African backing for Reds at U N

Reports from Beirut say Asian and African nations at the United Nations back Soviet demands for removal of American and British forces from Lebanon and Jordan as groundwork for a Middle East settlement. Observers note U.S. efforts to draft broad plans for stability and regional economic improvement amid calls for a UN standing commission to monitor interference and threats.

New York Asia United Nations Lebanon Jordan Middle East Beirut Grongke Yestuvilag Lall General Assembly Unat Mills Midle East U.N O.8 Henry Cabot Lodge Wag Washington Dulles le Micllfe East Eleanort United Press Nolon Middle Eest Ana Tn Mid- East Reuter del Faber United Nations’ Standing Commission Casey

Casey Denies Anxiety On Indonesia

In the House of Representatives Casey said worries over Indonesia’s stance are exaggerated noting official statements calm fears. He cited Jakarta’s denial of planning force and affirmed Indonesia will honor UN charter while denying claims of withholding strategic materials from Poland.

Talianesia Nawse Bay Casey House of Representatives Mc “Axton Lik Nesia West New Guinea Mmne Hawly Australan Djakarts Heu Uri Indoneia Wic Yenson Ia- Aphesig Indonesia

Cable and Wireless posts 2 million pound profit

Government controlled British telecom firm Cable and Wireless Limited reports a profit of £2,405,868 for the year ended March 31, up £76,478 from the previous 12 months. The result reflects solid performance in a competitive market.

Uuvniu Cable and Wireless Limited British telecommunicationa _ company

Syrians Fire On Civil Plane In Mystery Flight

A New Zealander pilot described an attack by Syrians as his mystery flight departed from Jordan. He said missiles targeted his plane near Damascus Airport but he escaped by diving and flying away. London reports cited cloak and dagger tactics and conflicting civil military aviation authorities.

Jordan Raymond Steel The Daily ‘Express Steel Bin Damascus Expigs Tus Hemmeadin Jovan United Nations London

Protests Turn Violent in Indian City Amid Memorial Removal

In a chaotic afternoon crowd violence erupted across the city after a cement memorial was erected against officials' orders. Police used tear gas and clubs, several lamp posts were torn down, and street fires spread as officers faced stones and missiles. Thousands pledged to protest removals linked to a broader anti-government campaign.

Fred Ahmodabad Betty Kalo Nadiad

Unauthorised Car Use Probed by Committee

Questioning revealed MPs discussed possible unauthorised use of government cars by the transport section of the Department of the Interior. Figures showed costs rising steeply from 1958 to 1952, with debates over accountability and who bears responsibility for justified journeys.

McLaren Te Committee Can Borin Department of the Interior Ordingly Mente Melaren Leslie More Somehody

New Taxi Cost Findings Shown by Canberra Committee

A Canberra committee heard that private taxis could cut service costs under a new transport system. Test data showed journeys from Hotel Canberra to the aerodrome costing less with taxis than Commonwealth cars. Operating figures for a test fortnight fell 14 percent from the previous year, as departments hesitated to shift funds for transport.

Vansport N. A. Simpson Hie L. B. Hamilton Treasury Mat Canberra Aerodrome Worlata Hamilton

20 More Houses For Lyneham

The Department of Works announced the letting of tenders for the construction of 40 houses in Lyneham at a cost of 155 832. The project includes brick veneer and masonry houses with completion due in 32 weeks. The successful tenderer is Mr P Cambileri. 17 houses are complete and 2 are under construction. Canberra housing by the National Capital Development Commission totals 678 under construction with 481 more in progress and tenders for 120 more at Barton are under consideration.

Department ] of Works Lyneham jMeneer P. Camilieri Canberra Department of Works For the Nations Capital Development Commissing Nny Barton Yesteray

Tharwa Urged To Form Fire Brigade

The Tharwa and District Progress Association was urged by the Department of the Interior to form a volunteer fire brigade of men trained in firefighting methods. The move aims to improve bush fire response and equipment, with support from the Bush Fire Council and the chief officer.

Wempey Fharwa and District Progress Association Aumgestion Migade Besh Thana Department of the Literior Frage Weoser Dig WW. A Lind Angistont Mepartmest Wellox Bush Fire Council Mire Eswade Ach

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