06 Dec 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1956
Page
1
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The British government faces a funds crisis as the IMF starts its emergency session in Washington. Chancellor Harald Macmillan warned of a need for swift action with gold and reserves falling to 1985 million dollars, a November drop of 29 million. Canada signals potential postloan support if the US approves a parallel loan, while the IMF moves to discuss dollar funds for Britain’s economy.
Mr MacMillan vowed to keep the Sterling rate at parity, denying pound devaluation rumors. He announced a 1 shilling petrol tax rise, pushing some brands past 6 pence per gallon, and warned of possible further income tax hikes. Whistles and gasps followed the tax news in Commons. petrol companies gain authority to a further 0.5d rise. The higher petrol cost is expected to lift the price of many goods.
The report notes Lloyds astonishment at Britain confering enormous respect on humanity after the Suez crisis and pre World War II era. It mentions VELEI Wednes AA8-Reuter and the Prime Minister acknowledging yesterday that Britain welcomed the change.
Vienna reports scattered resistance points in Hungary reaching from Budapest, with large armed groups active in Borsod County. An independent republic reportedly set up by the Workers' Council is said to exist in Czechoslovakia, while miners in the Pees region face a difficult situation.
An RAAF pilot was killed when his jet crashed near Hall New South Wales about 3 p.m. Two and a half miles from Hall the craft struck power lines and plunged, the tail and body found in the wreck. RAAF rescue removed the body, Yass police aided the operation, and an inquest and RAAF inquiry will follow. Power outages affected Spring Range Road residents until lines were repaired.
At the U N General Assembly Hungary invited Secretary General Hammarskjold to visit Budapest after a conference with Foreign Minister Imre Horvath. Hungary seeks a December 16 date and to keep De Leyn in Budapest prior to the Secretary’s trip while observers are demanded and investigations dispatched to neighboring countries. The Yugoslav delegate accused Hungary of abducting former premier Imre Nagy, a claim denied by Budapest, as Russia noted the Nagy affair remains Hungary’s business.
SYDNEX veanesaay. The first seven aldermen elected to the City Council were announced today. They are: All ELC, Dea, JT Byrne, ALP, Al R. dL Bartley, David Lloyd Jones (Reform), Ald. C. J. Kyle (Liberal), John (Democratic Labour), and Ald. T. Wright (Humist). Lloyd Jones at 23 is the youngest alderman, son of Charles Lloyd Jones and director of David Jones Ltd.
Greenwich hospital officials reported singer Ezio Pinza in satisfactory condition after a fairly comfortable night following his second heart attack in three months on Monday. The 64 year old bass remained in danger despite the improvement.
The United States holds a 20 point lead as Russia gains in gymnastics and sailing. Larisa Latynina wins three golds expanding Russia’s edge in the overall standings while the US pursues medals in diving running swimming and other events. Australia remains third with Germany trailing.
London report describes a cobalt 60 piece activated at Harwell that emits intense gamma rays. The small bluish metal, costing about £700, is claimed to produce a radiation beam as powerful as radium valued at about £2,500,000, potentially aiding cancer treatment.
A large group of Russian athletes departed the Olympic Village and returned to the USSR ship Gruza, using it as a floating hotel for the remainder of the Games. About 300 Russians remained in the Village as officials weighed costs per man per day before final moves.
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