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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 25, 1958

Page

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West awaits reaction to test offer

Soviet Premier Khrushchev is away on holiday as Western leaders consider Moscow’s willingness to suspend nuclear tests. Reports from The Hut and Pravda discuss possible Soviet consent to an international control system for test monitoring. Britain and the United States announced a one year suspension proposal subject to negotiations with the Soviet Union, with France’s position awaiting official clarification.

M. Khrushchev Russia Lordon Avril The Hut Star Eant Pravia Communist Party Essentionara APL Selwyn Lloyd Router'a Jetunry Jondon United Nations New Wear United States Soviet Union Ate Macnihson Eisenhower Geneva U.S Britain France Washington Paris France Solo Maurice Couve de Macville Dectalan China U.N United Preas International Talka Whosa

Co Operation In SEATO Stressed By Australian Official

Sydney Sunday report quotes Pete Sarasin saying SEATO co operation among member armed forces is essential though no Communist aggression has occurred since formation. He cites SEATO as a vehicle for economic action and urges continued defence unity for South East Asia. He notes SEATO fellowships and travelling grants to Pakistan Philippines and Thailand.

Sydney SEATO Pete Sarasin Sarasin Gait Wis South-East Asia Australia Wridentabis Mateant Honever Australa Sato Etyaya Brat Lvisa Pakistan Philippinga Thailand South- East Asia East Asia

Trawlers Leave For Iceland From UK Ports

A hundred or more British trawlers have departed for Iceland to fish the disputed grounds. They are escorted by warships while Britain and Iceland argue over territorial limits. Iceland extends its jurisdiction to 12 miles from September 1 becoming a flashpoint in the fisheries dispute.

Vas London Icelandie Ishing

Snow White label hurled at Menzies by Lang in TV clash

In a television interview Jack Lang called eight public figures seven dwarfs and Prime Minister Menzies Snow White. Lang said the seven public servants run the country and parties are a front, and urged frequent government change. He criticized Dr Ayatt as Labour’s best chance though not widely appealing.

Sielbourne Menzies Commonwealth Bank H. C. Coombs Australia Jack Lang N.S.W Snow White Chutey Lang Dr. Ayatt Labour Party

Dulles Warns Red China Against Invading Islands

Secretary of State Dulles cautioned China against attacking Quemoy and Penghu islands as a threat to regional peace. He warned in a letter to Rep. Morgan that an invasion could not be limited to a single operation and would challenge peace in the Far East.

Dulles Red China Thomas Mogan House of Representatives Pennsylvania United States Far East Middle East Orea United Press International China Uemoy Islands Quemoy Huenok Ovcupist UPA Lontire Formosa China Warté Terance Ministry Sourvey

Explorer V fails to orbit Earth after launch

The United States announces Explorer V failed to reach orbit following launch. Initial data suggested stages fired correctly for the first minutes but signals ceased as analysis continues. The satellite, heavier and shaped like a shell, aimed to study radiation and complement Explorer IV’s work.

Washington International Geophysical Tear LG Y Earth P.reuter Iso Jong Plametis

Landslide Death Toll Rises Near San Giove

Rescue teams recovered another body bringing the toll to 18 after a landslide last Tuesday destroyed the Alpine village of San Giove. Search efforts continue for remaining missing in the rugged area near Rome.

Rome P-Reuter San Giove

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