United States halves pace on nuclear test suspension
United Press International reports no immediate resumption of U S testing is planned and Britain backs continued voluntary suspension. Eisenhower attacks Soviet experts while Geneva talks studiously seek a permanent ban as France looms as a future nuclear power.
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United Press International
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U.S
Britain
Geneva
Russia
Paris
France
Sahara
Eisenhower
William Fulbright
U.S. Senate Relations Committee
Senator Fulbright
Hubert Humphrey
Senate
Fisenhower
Associated Press
America
Canberra Water Rates Shift From Land Value to Consumption
Canberra plans a water pricing reform shifting to a consumption basis. Charge one shilling per 1000 gallons with a £5 minimum per land block, plus excess charges for high use. Flats pay £5 yearly. government rentals may be waived. Meter readings to start next week with notices left after each read.
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Canberra
Goulburn
Canit
Queanbeyan
Department of the Interior
French Foreign Minister Seeks NATO Harmony in Assembly
Maurice Couve de Murville told the National Assembly he hopes to resolve differences with Allies over French feet air defence and atomic bomb storage. He argued France remains a faithful partner and warned Europe must shoulder defence costs if the U S withdraws troops from Europe.
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Paris
M. Maurice Couve de Murville
National Assembly
France
M. Couve de Murville
United States
America
Assembly
U.S
Europe
American Associated Press
Mystery Planes Spark Invasion Fears in Cuba
In Havana, Cuba, reports claim unidentified air flights over beaches and warlike preparations across Central American nations fueled a sense of imminent invasion. Raul Castro allegedly led plots to seize the navy arsenal at Casa Blanca and arm an anti Communist campaign with US supplied weapons. 42 arrests followed.
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Cuba
A.A.P
Fidel Castro
Raul Castro
Department of Investigation
Armed Forces
Department
Casa Blanca
Bay
Havaii
Miami
Florida
United States
United Press International
Guanabacoa Beach
Revolution
Osvaldo Corticos
Record Ocean Tide Devastates New England Coast
A major New England coastal flood caused by a northeastern storm forced thousands from their homes. In the Boston area, 14.3 foot tides reached seven feet in some streets, with nine deaths reported and over 700 Hull families evacuated on the south shore.
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Boston
Massachusetts
New England
United States
Hull
Exam Results Release Dates in Sydney
Sydney officials announce publication dates for Leaving and Intermediate examination results. Leaving results will be released in the morning of Wednesday January 6. Intermediate results will be released in the morning of Tuesday January 26.
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Sydney
Department of Education
U K Firm Wins Soviet Beet Sugar Factory Contract
London reports that a British consortium of Vickers and Bookers won an £8 million contract to supply two complete beet sugar factories to the Soviet Union. The deal was signed in London and announced last night by the firms.
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London
A. A.P
Reuter
Soviet Union
Vickers and Bookers
Antarctic Blizzards Wreck Two Planes at Mawson Station
Blizzards of over 100 miles per hour wrecked two Beaver aircraft at the Australian Antarctic Mawson station. The planes struck suddenly with destructive force, one destroyed and the other saved from total loss by tie-downs and wing fastenings. Casualties were not reported. Squadron Leader Sander cock of the RAAF aided in securing the intact aircraft.
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Mawson
Casey
Eteamale
Seave An Et
Sandercock
RAAF
Hills Denial on Green Belt Area
Sydney government reports quote Minister Hills denying last week’s Green Belt release exceeded 46 square miles. He refuted Cumberland Council planner Fraser who claimed 75 square miles had been released.
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Hills
Sydney
Cumberland Council
BR. D. Fraser
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