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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1958

Page

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Warning on Atlas debris risks to cities and space plans

U.S. warns that debris from Atlas rockets could strike populated areas, with pieces possibly landing like meteors. The report urges international notice of space launches and describes President Eisenhower’s successful Saturn relay tests sending teletype signals via an orbiting satellite from California.

United States Space Relay Fisenhower Relivedack Earth Defence Department Department

Ghana Leaders Detained Over Coup Plot In Ghana

The Defence Ministry reports two opposition leaders detained to block a coup against Prime Minister Nkrumah. Detentions extend to eight others under the Preventive Detention Act as arrests follow alleged plans to overthrow the government. AAP cites claims of a meeting, offers to officers, and a coup plan tied to Amponsah and Apaloo. Nkrumah cites possible foreign influence as he heads to India.

Ghana HMO Kwame Nkrumah Nkrumah Convention People’s Party Associated Press Defence Ministry Amponsah Jonnie Ghani Nkrumah Accra India AAP Apaloo Rome Accra Nehru Dr. Nkrumah Bombay

Atlas Early For Watchers At Woomera

A satellite over South Australia was photographed by the Baker Nun camera as it passed at 101 minutes orbit. Predictions place the next sightings at 2.57 am Monday and 2.31 am Tuesday, with a likely last sighting midweek. Professor L G H Hunley notes the U S had achieved a major orbital feat enabling global message relay and weather imagery.

Weakons Spokesmian Atlas Iminirack South Australia L. G. H. Hunley Australian Moonwatch Adelaaide University U.S

Birthday salute for Mr. Menzies at Parliament House

The Home Minister Mr Menzies marked his 64th birthday with work in Parliament House and a small dinner at The Lodge attended by family and former Australian ambassador Mr Amos Peasfee and Mrs Peasles.

Menzies Parliament House Australia Amos Peas Fee Peasles

No Late Shopping At Civic Centre On Wednesday

The Civic Centre will not stay open late on Christmas Eve. President Ky I Gale explains stalls and public needs guided the decision. Shops reopen at 4 am on Monday December 29 after a busy Christmas run.

Civic Centre Alo Ky I Galesand

Foot Sees New Hope In Cyprus

Governor Sir Hugh Foot broadcast at Christmas urged renewed resolve to end Cyprus violence and pursue a just settlement. He cited progress toward genuine agreement since his arrival and noted talks among British Greek and Turkish foreign ministers. Two RAF airmen were killed and another injured by a pressure bomb at Galounopetra near an RAF unit.

Galounopetra Cyprus

West To Demand Dropping Of Berlin Ultimatum

A U S official note seeks removal of Berlin pressure with Khrushchev proposing counter offers. Mikoyan may visit Washington in January to confer with Eisenhower Dulles and possibly Nixon. Henry Ford questions trust in Khrushchev and calls for boosted American aid to world economies.

West Berlin Ashington A.a.p.reuter Britain France U.S Moscow Khrushchev Yosler White House Washington Bremier Mikoyan Menshiev Eisenhower Dulles Nixon Detroit Henry Ford Fora I Motor Company Ford Mr. Khrushchev West Berlin UPL Russia East Germany State Department American Associated Press

Three Found Wounded At Braidwood

In Braidwood a seven month old baby girl Glynia Doherty lay critically injured in a bloodstained pram with a deep stomach wound. Her mother Doris Doherty 31 was found nearby with a stab wound to the chest and a 30 year old man had a gaping throat wound. All were taken to Braidwood Hospital and then to Goulburn Base Hospital where the mother and man were listed as not serious. Police await the man’s interview when able.

Goulburn Yound Braidwood Gowlbure Fa Qlynnie Doherty Glynhia Doris Doherty Braidwood Hospital Gouleburn Base Hospital

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