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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 10, 1956

Page

6

British fear withdrawal amid bomb attack claim

The British command reported intensified attacks as the withdrawal fear grew. Stockwell described a haul of explosives and arms dumped near Port Said, seized by patrols after landing near Qabut village. An Egyptian case, with involvement from Iron Curtain sources, prompted talks on Suez clearance and neutral equipment. Iraqi forces reportedly prepared to withdraw from Jordan per Jordanian demands.

Qabut Hugh Stockwell Iron Curtain Army Lake Mangala Port Bald R. Wheeler U.N Caro Norway Holland Denmark Belgium Beirut Jordan Iraq Craeli

Invasion Clashes Reported as U.N. Troops Face Hurdles

From New York a United Press dispatch describes wrecked roads and minefields hindering Allied movements in the Northern Desert theater. Reports mention Japan’s air actions, naval movements, and casualties as forces contend with advancing opposition amid difficult supply lines.

New York Egypt Larael United Press Cor Ad- Jugeelay Ina

Herbert Hoover Resigns as Undersecretary to Return to Private Career

President Eisenhower accepts Herbert Hoover resignation with deep regret. Hoover will leave about Feb 1 to rejoin mining and engineering work. The State Department and Foreign Service under his guidance performed difficult tasks with distinction. The announcement also notes nominating Mr. Christian Herter of Massachusetts to an Under-Secretary post. Headlines reflect transition in U.S. diplomacy and public service.

Christian Herter Massachusetts Hoover Eisenhower U.S Foreign Service John Dulles

India Accused Of Malice Against UK

London reports claim India acted beyond detachment in the Middle East crisis and question the meaning of the Commonwealth. The Sunday papers discuss Pandit Nehru and alleged sabotaged plans for the Suez Canal, noting Asian and African backing amid unsettled settlement week.

London Reuter India Middle East Pandit Suez Canal Burope Dante Ealant Nehru

Italian Communist Leader Endorses Bilateral Party Ties

Signor Palmiro Togliatti told the Italian Communist Party national congress in Rome that a new international Communist system should rest on bilateral relations between independent and autonomous parties. He warned against returning to past interference in internal party affairs and criticized Eastern Europe for forcing rapid industrialization and collectivization.

Rome AP. Reuter Eastern Europe

Moscow Hails Australia’s Games Spirit and Critics Rise

Moscow praised Australia for hosting a friendly Olympic atmosphere and unity among nations. The Literary Gazette denounced Australian press critics of Hungary, while various editors praised Australia’s show, with some complaining of ticket prices and media hype. Japanese papers lauded Australian hospitality, and critics noted long, expensive Games.

Moscow Melbourne Aus Australia Asahi Pers Rarevec

Hungarians Call National Strike Amidst Budapest Tension

An alleged two day general strike called by the Budapest Central Workers' Council begins at midnight in protest against the Janos Kadar regime. Firemen doctors and ambulance crews to work. telecoms cut. police block workers' council HQ. UN observers sought as Hungary faces international scrutiny and internal upheaval.

Budapest Kadar Workers’ Council Hungary Teason Austria United Nations Dag Hammarsihoeld Czechoslovakia Roumania Yugoslavia General Assembly

Disappearance Haunts Russian Team Departure from Melbourne

Police guard Gruia as it sails with the Russian athletic team from Melbourne while Ning Paranyuk remains missing after a party at the Melbourne Zoo. Detectives from the Security Branch and the Commonwealth Investigation Service monitor the ship day and night amid doubts about a political escape.

Melbourne Gruia Victoria Security Branch Commonwealth Investigation Service Victoria Dock Ning Paranyuk Melbourne Zoo

Dog Rocketed Through Space Mystery Item

A dog was launched on a rocket nose to about 0.32 miles before being tethered about 1 mile up. It then landed with a parachute after the mission, details unclear.

Rocket

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