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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1958

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Sub summit talks eyed at U N to handle Middle East

New York dispatch says key foreign ministers plan a sub summit under U N Secretary General Hammarskjold to discuss Jordan and Lebanon. France and other powers could join for interim measures as U S officials weigh U N Police observers and a broader peace framework.

New York A.A.P Reuter U.N Hammarskjveld M. Couve Hammarskjoeld Lloyd Dulles Gromyko Pawstagos Middle East New York Times Jordan Henry Cabot Lodge Joran Assembly Rifal New Zealand Beirut Charles Malik Lebanon Pieeeelbten Mlitiatans Wars Rifai The Asmbly

King Hussein Reports New Coup Smashed in Amman

Reports say King Hussein uncovered a fresh plot against his throne from an infantry brigade near Jerusalem and Nablus. One senior officer arrested with about 15 others in custody amid tightened security in Amman. Unconfirmed claims tie arrests to recent royal security actions as forces reinforce the city during the Moslem Sabbath.

Amman P.reuter Hussein Jerusalem Nabl Offitt Ous Amman i Radi Abdullah

US Eases Trade Controls With Soviet Bloc

The United States announces a substantial cut in controls on shipments of strategic materials to the Soviet Union and its European satellites but retains an embargo on all shipments to China North Korea and North Vietnam. The revision follows a Paris five month meeting of Western allies and Japan and will take about two months to complete with added items mainly in chemicals and electronics.

Washington A.a.p.reuter Soviet Union United States U.S China North Korea North Vietnam Paris Japan Commerce Sinclair Weeks

North London Underground Train Trapped Passengers

About 100 passengers were trapped for 40 minutes in a North London tunnel after a current failure halted the train near Kentish Town. A.A. P. Reuter reports the incident occurred Friday.

London A.A. P.reuter Kentish Town

United Nations Headquarters on Manhattan East Side

An airview shows the United Nations complex on Manhattan’s East Side New York City. The site spans blocks north of 42nd Street near the East River with East River Drive beneath. The curved roofed building houses the General Assembly chamber while the tall glass structure is the Secretariat and office building. A foreground building contains lounges and a restaurant.

The United Nations Manhattan New York City East River Cit East River Drive General Assembly Chamber

Britain Ready to Readmit Cyprus Exiles

London reports Britain hopes violence in Cyprus will end and excludes on the island may return. An order-in-council approved to prepare electoral rolls for Cyprus within two to three months. Separate Greek and Turkish Cypriot municipal councils to be set with elections for two Houses of Representatives. The move awaits Governor Sir Hugh Foot's guidance and political talks.

London A.a.p.reuter Cyprus Saya Greece Turkey Hugh Foot United Kingdom Macmillan Athens Ankara

Hope Abandoned In Air Search Over Ireland Crash

Searchers gave up hope for survivors from the KLM airliner crash off Ireland's Atlantic coast with 99 aboard. By noon 36 bodies were recovered from wreckage about 100 miles off Galway Bay near the Hugo De Groot. The plane likely struck a lightning storm after takeoff from Shannon bound for New York.

New York A.A.P K.L.M Ireland Atlantic Galway Bay Hugo de Groot Weare General Leclerc Shannon United Press International

Optometrists Offer Free Eye Tests to Pensioners in Adelaide

At the 22nd interstate conference of the Australian Optometrical Association in Adelaide, 2350 Optometrists Inc. and regional bodies pledge half day weekly service to up to five pensioners as private patients, offering free tests and affordable glasses. Minister Roberton lauded the proposal and promised full support.

Optometrist. Inc.a Victoria S.W Queensland Tasmania Adelaide Australian Optometrical Association Roberton

Rain Welcomed by Local Graziers Amid Mixed Forecast

Mr. Taylor reports recent rain and mild weather boosted pastures and crops, with farmers hopeful for spring. He notes conditions improved and growth rapid, though more rain is desired. Weather office foresees an early end to showers and a potential cold spell before spring fully arrives.

Bai Yesheragay Taylor Mr. Taylor Fairbairn

U K Shipbuilders Threaten Strike Over Wage Demands

Britain’s 3 million engineering and shipbuilding workers threaten a possible strike to press wage demands. The dispute centers on a claim involving about £200 million and is now before employers.

London A.A. P Reuters Britain

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