U S Move to Restrain Nationalists Near Quemoy
Reports say U S Seventh Fleet units in Japan were placed on higher alert as American naval forces prepared for exercises with Nationalist Chinese forces near Formosa. The Quemoy bombardment intensified with thousands of shells, dogfights between Sabre jets and Mig-17s, and fears of a possible invasion.
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Dannie Scuillery
Quemoy
Atter Y
Formona
Stenome Eenvoy
Formosa
Waite Huss
U.S
Far Ast
Britain
N.N
Bingapore
Royal Navy
Indian Ocean
London
Far East
Quemoy Islands
Eariley
Armilar
Washingter
Ion
Daily Express
McMahon Calls Wool Market Pessimism Unrealistic
McMahon argues pessimism on wool market is unrealistic and says government has no consensus on future wool rises. He notes little price movement in textiles and that most Australian growers rejected fixed price plans earlier. He would consider schemes from wool growers if proposed.
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EpIce
Xi Itehiahon
House of Preeraty Ee
Ae Pollucci
Lab
Lalor
McMahon
Hume
MacQuarie
Wool Consumption Falls Again in Preliminary Report
Lonnuun Tuesday reports preliminary returns showing wool consumption had dropped by around seven per cent from the same period last year. The Commonwealth Economic Committee's monthly wool report noted softer demand and reduced imports, with declines observed across major markets.
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Eeonomic Committee
Prices Steady In Brisbane Wool Market
Brisbane traders reported steady prices as mules and fleece offerings remained at levels. Opening rates showed limited demand for faulty lots while high quality greasy wool fetched top quotes around 18 shillings and 4 pence per pound amid strong continental and British support.
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Brisbane
Continent
Great Britain
Slight fall in Melbourne wool prices seen again
Melbourne wool prices edged lower on Tuesday with the decline most apparent in faulty counts and burrs, while better grades were steadier. The market showed a slight tendency downward as traders noted weaker demand and cautious activity overall.
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Melbourne
Aoller
Sees Early Cancer Cure As Unlikely
Sir Macfarlane Burnet, arriving in Sydney after cancer congresses, said a cure for cancer is unlikely for some time. He noted cigarettes as a prime cause, urging awareness of smoking dangers. Burnet, director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, stated he is not a smoker and observed more doctors in England quitting.
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Sydney
Sir Macfarlane Burnet
Toronto
London
Stockholm
Bir Macfarlane
Walter and
Elisa Hall
Victoria
Macfarlane
England
Werth
Lebanon Rebels Demand Cabinet Places Amid Crisis
Lebanon rebel leaders met at Saeb Salaam’s gun ringed HQ for six hours and issued a policy statement demanding inclusion of their members in the new cabinet formed by President-elect Bhehab. They also urged immediate evacuation of U.S. troops without reliance on international arrangements and accused foreign elements of plotting against General Sheliab fron over my Pro- aident on September 23.
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Pouan U Ey Syomunyl
Aap-Reuter
Lebanon
Bhehab
Saeb Salaam
Sheliab Fron
Aident
Chamoun
Canberra housing priority amid defence transfer delays
Canberra residents face housing strain as Defence Department moves to Canberra prompt 500 homes in January and about 600 in June. Officials say stockpile housing will aid the general waiting list, but critics question plan execution and timely completion while noting contractor withdrawals and bankruptcies impacted new builds.
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Wetrhall
House of Representatives
J. Franer
Lah
Act
Canberra
Fraser
Fairhall
Commonwealth
Defence Department
Conberta
Houste
Srior
Canfer
Caiberrs
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