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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1958

Page

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Red barrage resumes off Quemoy and Formosa crisis

UPI reports form of war talk as Chinese and American leaders warn of potential wider conflict. US air and naval units in the region move to alert as Taiwan forces claim success at the mainland and indications of broader plans unfold amid heightened tensions in the Formosa Strait.

SR Rearton Yan Formosa Russia Middle East Tao Mille East Auberaina Rusia U.S United Press International 7Th Fleet Singapore Okinawa Manila Naval Philippines Washington ATS Tokyo Japutosq L' 8 Amy Brucker Army Pacific General White Japan Bupa Admiral Felt Nationalist Defence Ministry Nationalista

Firing Begins As U N Envoy Reaches Beirut Mission Opens

UN Secretary General Hammarskjold arrives in Beirut to launch a Middle East peace mission amid fighting. Lebanese casualties reported as regional tensions rise with radios in Cairo Damascus and Amman broadcasting attack and political rumors.

U.N Beirut Bheimut A.a.renter United Nations Mr. Hammarskjoeld Middle East Wnd Terovl Walter Eytan Eola Sosseriem Vw & General Assembly Damascus Hammersfield Amman

No Need For Amalgamation Says Nash

New Zealand Prime Minister Nash rejects any move toward merging New Zealand with Australia. He argues for continued strong ties without political union and cites the good current economic and relational state between the two nations. Vice Admiral Collins supports improving the existing relationship but warns against full political union as premature.

Wellington New Australia Nett Sud Loedayy Mtr Wentworth Lib Markel Ae Canberra John Collins New Zealand

North Johore Cleared Of Communist Terrorists

Reported surrender of 160 terrorists in eight months near Singapore as North Johore claimed victory over communist terrorism. Premier announced end of threat at press conference while noting past surrenders and rewards totaling £53,000 offered for top insurgent leaders.

Johore Ho Saiq Uvat Brest Singapore Directa Munya Malaya Rewarla

Violence in France as Algerian separatists strike again

Reports from Paris say North African militants fired on police wounding four in Southern Paris and another in the suburbs. The FLN warned of attacks on strategic targets as French security tightens across the country amid ongoing Algeria crisis.

ARIS A.A.P Reuter France Algeria FLN Diaste Algerian National Liberation Front Bula Deyveri

West New Guinea dispute discussed in Australian parliament

Australian MPs debated responses to Indonesian statements on West New Guinea. Dr Helmi reassured McBride that the Indonesian government backed by instructions from Jakarta would provide assurances. Prime Minister Menzies urged calm and friendly relations with Indonesia while considering invited talks with Soekarno and ministers to ease tensions and avoid war.

Dakar West Africa France General de Gaulle Philip McBride Helri Hoe House of Representatives Eyatt Australia West New Guinea Menzies Lnter Stewart Lab. Lang Indonesia Sald Menzins Sooksarne J Australans Hayles Lab. Parkes Andre Logans Soekarno Pacific Haylep Harlen

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