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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1958

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Soviet again calls for top talks

The renewed Soviet proposal for a non aggression pact between NATO and Warsaw Pact rivals prompted Western observers in Moscow to see the timing as pivotal. Britain United States France and West Germany planned Paris talks on the Berlin issue as Khrushchev warned of force if supplies to Berlin were blocked.

NATO Moscow Berlin Alliai Paris Britain United States France West Germany Beri Matic Dulles

Troops Trap EOKA Group in Cyprus Village

British troops have trapped top EOKA members in Lefkoniko Cyprus. Six suspects are detained as the village is under curfew with soldiers guarding and traffic restricted. Greek Prime Minister Karamanlis warned of dramatic developments if British Cyprus policy continues, risking alliance strains.

Nicusia A. Reuter Eoka Lefkonico Cyprus Athens Karamanlis North jAtlantic Treaty Organisation

Labour Divides NSW Senate Seats Into Four Zones

The Australian Labor Party assigns four zones to four Labor Senators for NSW electors. Zone 1 includes Pusan Roberson Lyne Cowper Wedmond and Riverina Hume Farrer North Sydney Bradfield Maskellar Zone 3 lists New England Gwydir Went Worth Lowe Evans and others. Senators to attend ALP Federal Electorate Councils and lodge representations with Federal ministers.

Benelong AriMuta Warringah F. HH. Campbell A.L.P Labour Canberra Senate Commonwealth Department of the Interior

Agreement On Organisation For Policing Bombs

Britain, America and Russia reportedly agree on the composition of an international control body to supervise a nuclear test ban treaty. The parallel prevention of surprise attacks talks reportedly remained deadlocked with no resumption date set.

Geneva A.a.v.reuter Britain America Russia United Press International U.P.S

Russian Rescue Plane Sets Course For Belgian Crew

A Russian plane with skis left Mawson Australian base to aid Belgians stranded after a crash near King Baudouin station. The crew, including Captain Gaston De Gerlache and Prince Antoine Ligne, faced limited rations and were reportedly in danger if not reached by December 16.

Moscay Sai King Baudouin Gaston de Gerlache Antoine ‘Ligne J. Grand Charlotte Luxembourg

Indonesia says it has no details of secret pact claim

Deputy Premier Dr Hardi told Parliament Indonesia knew nothing about a reported secret military pact between Australia and the Netherlands. He cautioned doubt remains but said the government would monitor developments and that Australia should seek a settlement on West New Guinea to aid regional stability.

Wi Arkaria A.A.P Reuter Indonesia Australia Netherlands Hardi Parliament Bardi Dutch New Guinea Austalia West New Guinea Dr. Subandrio Alan

All African Talks Urge U N to End Colonialism Across Africa

At a five day conference in Accra 300 African political and union leaders urged the United Nations to force colonial powers to grant full sovereignty They called for a permanent Accra secretariat to accelerate liberation mobilize world opinion and push toward a United States of Africa Premier Tom Mboya spoke of Africa moving from darkness and urged economic sanctions against South Africa The talks emphasized ending imperialism in Africa and breaking the iron curtain around Portuguese territories including Angola

AAP Africa United States of Africa Ghana Tom Mboya

Missing Pine Creek Boy Sought By Large Search Team

Police, volunteers and two Lincoln bombers aided by trackers scoured bush near Pine Creek 180 miles south of Darwin for 15 year old Gordon Gibson who disappeared while hunting alone during heatwave conditions. Local residents fear for his safety as temperatures neared a century mark.

Darwin Dungay Lincoln Pine Creek Gordon Gibson Gordon Adelaide Schoo

Replacement of Mao Tse Tung Anticipated

Reports from a contract source claim a leadership change may be a maneuver to curb unrest in China. Analysts say Mao Tse tung could still hold power as head of the Communist Party despite any nominal replacement. The coming People’s Congress in Peking is expected to approve party decisions.

Mao Tse Tung Chinese Communist Party China Mao Hhey People’s Congress Eima Ture Peking

Trans Atlantic Balloonists Reported Safe

Radio amateurs in the Canary Islands picked up a message from the British balloon the Small World saying it was continuing its trans Atlantic journey without incident. Four Britons aboard include Arnold Ettaart Sr and Timothy Ettaart plus Mr and Mrs Colin Mulie.

Maukil Aungay Are Reuter Canary Islands CIFRA Arnold “Bushy” Ettaart Timothy Colin Mulie Honduras Brixlish Guiana Santa Cruz Sydney Jmne

Resolution on Algeria Lost in United Nations Vote

An Afro resolution calling for talks with France to solve the Algerian problem failed in the United Nations General Assembly. The vote was 35 in favor, 18 against, with 28 abstentions, killing any UN action on the four-year conflict during the current session. Next assembly meeting set for February.

Ism France United Nations General Assembly U.N Asvere Bly

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