Fears of France's living costs strike and price actions
Report on widespread fears over government measures to curb living costs as unions warn of strikes. Communists and CGT attack subsidies cuts on basic foods while others criticize, Belgian workers seek relief from French devaluation. currency moves and a 1959 budget are noted.
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France
Germany
Sweden
Britain
West Germany
Holland
M. Pinay
Pari
Hostels Policy Not Disturbed By Transfer
The chairman of directors Mr W Funnell announced that the policy would maintain and improve service standards. Directors Mr B Hamilton and manager Mr Bruce Brown met Canberra residents including Mr Hodge. Funnell said the ME wage and tariff changes would not alter base wages after 1959. The company plans to review room retention charges by end June 1959 while continuing existing procedures. Payments from salaries would be arranged as needed, and accounts would be payable at the hotel or great house. The Canberra manager will handle matters beyond authority. Appreciation was expressed to Mr M W Lucas for help arranging the transfer from the Department of the Interior.
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Essex
W. Funnell
Funnell
B. Hamilton
Bruce Brown
Canberra
Hodge
Funneil
Great House
Department of the Interior
Satuke
Funnel
M. W. Lucas
Man Rescues Wife From Blazing Boat
A former British army general, Victor Griffin, 60, dragged his burned wife Mia Myra Julie Griffin, 56, from a blazing cabin cruiser on Coss and Candle Creek at Cowan near Hornsby. She was taken to Manly Hospital in satisfactory condition. The vessel exploded as police said the husband’s quick action saved her life.
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Bydney
Coss
Candle Creek
Cowan
Hornsby
Mia
Myra Julie Griffin
Shirley Road
Roseville
Manly Hospital
Victor Griffin
Waterside Labor Loss Drops in Australia in November
In Sydney and across Australia the November time loss due to strikes fell to 8031 man hours, the lowest since April 1951. The drop followed a sharp October rise, with Queensland showing reduced time lost and Tasmania reporting increased losses while New South Wales saw a notable rise from the previous month.
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Sydney
Queensland
New South
World Bank IMF proposals boost fund quotas and capital
Australia backs higher World Bank and IMF quotas with major contributors to approve. Plans aim to raise joint capital to about 25.8 billion dollars enabling expanded lending for global development. The changes anticipate a September implementation and involve no immediate cash payments by members.
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Montreal
New Delhi
Australia
Lepimpin
Banc
Holt
International Monetary Fund
Inire
U S Leads 2 1 In Davis Cup After Marathon Win
In Brisbane on Tuesday the United States seized a 2-1 lead in the Davis Cup challenge by outlasting Australia at Milton Courts. Alex Olmedo and Hamilton Richardson defeated Malcolm Anderson and Neale Fraser in a five-set, nearly four-hour match to provide the Americans with the edge as Australia faces two singles tomorrow.
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U.S
Brisbane
Uni
Milton Courts
Australia
Alex Olmedo
Hamilton
Richardson
Malcolm Anderson
Neale Fraser
Smate Olmeto
Han Beld
Anderson
Lim
Perry Jones
No Survivors In Transport Crash in Alaska
All five people aboard the military teamsport transport crash in Alaska on December 22 are reported dead, with search teams confirming no survivors. The incident marks a fatal loss for the unit and ongoing investigations are expected.
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Washington
Alaska
Test crowds expected for Melbourne cricket start
Melbourne crowds are anticipated to fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the start of the Test match tomorrow. Officials predicted attendance would break records as top players like Watmough and Dexter prepare, with Cowrey and Bailey among the listed team members and a 12th man named.
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Norrow
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Aee Font Y
Australia
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Ing Bataman
Watson
Brisbane
Ted Dexter Haw
Cowrey
Bailey
Evans
Graveney
Ae Eae Walton
Statham
Lock
Dexter
Charles Bray
Pase I
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Monetary Fund
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