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29 Aug 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1957
Page
1
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Western observers say five month old disarmament talks near deadlock after Soviet delegate Zorin denounces Western plans for aerial and ground inspection and calls Western proposals unreal. Canadian observer Ritchie condemns tone while Stassen reaffirms a two year suspension of nuclear tests as a first stage toward disarmament.
In Ottawa General Charles Foulkes and others discuss North American defence as the US confirms progress on a new weapon. The pace of development may slow, while Russia pursues longer range missiles and bombers.
The Navy cancelled planned port calls for Sixth Fleet units in the Mediterranean suspending visits to the French Riviera. Navy says ships are on a training mission in the Western Mediterranean in preparation for joint NATO exercises. Major phases of the manoeuvres were set to end on Monday.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said Chinese Communist journalists would be considered under existing laws with no reciprocity for American reporters. He rejected the idea that Reds have a right to enter and noted immigration laws require special waivers from the Attorney General.
Mr. Fraser backed government Canberra planning bill proposing a Commissioner and two Associate Commissioners advised by a nine member National Capital Planning Committee. He urged long term funding, local self government, and a separate advisory body, with safeguards on variations and strong salaries to attract top planners.
The Australian Labor Party faces a split as the Federal Executive defers discipline to State executives over Dr. Evatt. Mr. Chambers plans a no confidence motion next Wednesday, while Mr. Johnson hesitates, wary of forcing open votes and disciplinary backlash.
Melbourne Wednesday Premier Bolte warned that uniform taxation centralises power in Canberra and threatens a future Labour government controlling Australia. He spoke to the Liberal and Country Party State Council arguing uniform taxes are fair in collection but unequal in distribution and urged Victoria to seek a better deal. He noted Victoria pays about £2 10s per head, while other states fund public services.
Building union officials and delegates decided to stage a 24 hour stoppage of 25,800 workers in the metropolitan area next week. The labour council is to endorse the action at a meeting tonight.
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