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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1959

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NATO split widens over unified command and Formosa relief aid

The report details debate on NATO's command structure with France resisting centralization while the U.S. presses for unity. It notes Britain pledging to preserve forces in West Germany and the Rhine Army, and mentions Australian aid to Formosa flood victims as Chinese relief efforts unfold.

U.S Herter N.A.T.O France de Gaulle A.P Eisenhower Selwyn Lloyd NATO A.A.P. A.K Britain Europe Associated Press West Germany R.A.F NATO Council Casey Australia Chen Chih-Mai Parliament House Formosa A.C.T. Division Red Cross P. J. Calvert

Cuba May Receive Soviet Submarines

NANA reports Castro’s purchasing agent Victor enta Cardoza contacted East German officials to acquire older submarines for Cuba. Western Intelligence warns a Cuban fleet could enable clandestine Caribbean mischief and serve as a screen for Soviet submarine operations.

East Germany N.A.N.A Western Intelligence Clandes Caribbean

Wool industry remains major in Australia says Jantzen director

Sydney today report quotes Jantzen of Australia managing director J N Walker reminding Australians that wool production remains a leading industry for the country.

Sydney Jantzen of Australia J. N. Walker

India Can Produce Atomic Weapons, Hindustan Times Claims

The Hindustan Times reports India now has the capacity to make atomic bombs. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha told an informal Parliamentary committee that India can produce weapons but will use atomic energy for peaceful purposes, without outside assistance.

New Delhi A.a.p.reuter India Hindustan Times Homi J. Bhadra Bhabra Nehru Dr. Bhadra

Native Leaders In N G Seek Right To Drink

Native members of Port Moresby's local government council seek a permit or club system allowing native leaders to drink. A spokesman noted illegality of native drinking punishes prestige, while many leaders reportedly drink. Mr Hasluck will discuss with officials. concerns include class distinction and potential abuses.

N.G Port Moresby Hasluck

President Eisenhower Praises Greek Unity During Athens Visit

President Eisenhower wrapped up a one day visit to Greece with a Parliament address urging continued military economic and spiritual strength to win the peace. He reported strong Greek support and said the U.S. and Greece share views on Balkan and Eastern Mediterranean concerns.

Athens Eisenhower Ike Fit A.A.P Greece U.S Paris Des Moines Mediterranean Constantine Karamanilis Toulon British United Press Fisenhower Mr. Hagerty Kans Balkans British United Press Bulgaria James Hagerty

Better Wife Divorce Granted in London Case

Mrs Sylvia Duncan obtained a divorce from Peter Duncan 44 editor and producer of the BBC feature In Town Tonight. The couple had coauthored the book How to be a Better Wife prior to the split.

London Sylvia Duncan Peter Duncan B.B.C

London Talks Not Convenient for Verwoerd Says

Verwoerd rejects London talks as convened though Macmillan announced a May 3 meeting between prime ministers. He notes South Africa’s parliament in session and May celebrations marking Union's 60th year. Macmillan says Sir Roy Welensky will attend, while Gaitskell asks about West Indies and Nigerian federation leaders.

U.K Harold Macmillan London Verwoerd Macmillan House of Commons Central Africa Federation Roy Welensky Hugh Gaitskell West Indies Federation Federation of Nigeria

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Christian Herter Reuter Africa Asia National Assembly Jeaders Cuba Washington Morrow Mr. Eisenhoower Tunis Mr. Gaitskell Central African Federation Rhodesias Nyasaland Federation of Central Africa Southern Rhodesia
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