Debre Speech Amid Algerian Crisis Sparks French Debate
Debate on the powers bill in the French Assembly turned stormy as former Premier Georges Bidault attacked the Debre government while Premier Debre defended De Gaulle and pledged to pacify Algeria. Algiers reported new enlistments in the Foreign Legion as unrest persisted.
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Pierre Lagaillarde
Macmillan Warns of Wind of Change in Africa
Prime Minister Macmillan warned that Africa and Asia face a birth of national consciousness reshaping world politics. He said the era will hinge on whether uncommitted peoples lean East or West, and noted Britain's non racial policy may sometimes cause friction as duties are carried out in Africa and the Union of South Africa.
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United Kingdom
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Britain
U.K
Union of South Africa
Israel and Egypt clash ripple through Middle East front
Israeli and Egyptian troops mass near borders after Monday clashes along the Syria frontier. Israeli officials vow no tolerance for infringements, while U.N. observers probe claims of border aggression. Siria accuses Israel. Cairo and Damascus report talks with U.N. Security Council.
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A.a.p.-Reuter
Israel
United Arab Republic
Cairo
U.N. Security Council
U.N
Syria
U.N. Truce Supervision Commission
New York
Dag Hammarskjoeld
Britain
Sir Pierson Dixon
Security Council
Philly
Beir Katzir
Laboratories to remain under government control
The Federal Cabinet rejected overseas drug maker offers to take over the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories. Prime Minister Menzies announced the laboratories will be retained under government control. Health Minister Cameron outlined the proposals which were not entertained. This was the first Cabinet consideration of the issue.
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Commonwealth Serum Laboratories
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Cameron
Doubt On US Planning For Defence
General Thomas Power head of the Strategic Air Command told a Senate Space Committee he questioned current defence planning. He urged maximizing the share of heavy bombers on airborne alert and pressed to resume work on the B-58 bomber development, saying SAC is the world’s most powerful force and about 90 percent of the free world’s striking power by TNT equivalence.
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Washington
Works Committee Told Hospital Expansion Urgent
Witnesses urged speed up of Canberra Community Hospital expansion due to rising demand. A 600 bed block was urged as immediate, with 472 bed stage completed by June 1960 and extensions planned to reach 600 by 1966. Suburban units and new Lakes Scheme plans were discussed to serve growing population.
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Joint
Parliamentary Works Committee
Canberra Community Hospital
National Capital Development Commission
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Downes
Lakes
Lennox Crossing
Canberra
Narrabundah
Lyneham
Earth Germs Might Survive On Moon
Biochemists from Columbia University report bacteria carried to the moon could endure lunar vacuum and daytime heat. Experiments show some bacteria survive 275 degrees Fahrenheit, far above Earth's water boiling point.
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New York
Earth
Zamenhof
Cardinal Gilroy Visits Pope in Vatican City
Cardinal Gilroy of Sydney, Archbishop Culroy, met with the Pope in a private audience in Vatican City yesterday, confirming ongoing relations between the church leaders.
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Pope
Vatican City
Sydney
Cardinal Culroy
Latin Bible from Tuscany fetches 4200 pounds at auction
A 13th century Latin Bible, written in Tuscany, sold in London yesterday for £4200. The vellum manuscript spans 580 leaves.
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London
P.reuter
Tuscany
Casey to resign today from External Affairs post
The Minister for External Affairs Mr Casey will resign today and his resignation will be received by Governor General Viscount Dunrossil at Government House. He will remain in Parliament for Latrobe until February 11 or 12. Prime Minister Menzies delayed the move and may temporarily take the portfolio for about four to five months.
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Viscount Dunrossil
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Victoria
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