28 Feb 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1957
Page
1
An unsettled note hints at a Lowry rumor involving Stewart and Las Li, suggesting a planned message or statement may address lingering questions about a local dispute. The text provides little concrete detail beyond a fragile attribution.
The UN General Assembly debated a proposed American draft on Gaza with mixed support. Delegates from Canada India Indonesia Iraq and others pressed for temporary controls while opposing full sanctions on Israel. The plan seeks a buffer area and free passage through the Gulf of Aqaba amid sharp critiques from Soviet and Arab representatives.
Premier Gair considers a Formosan independent for 50 million gallons yearly petrol supply. Talks involve Chinese Nationalist government controlled firm. cost and delivery details loom, with potential emergency powers and storage needs.
A new London signing event announced a trade agreement enabling Japan to expand exports to Britain including canned salmon canned peaches and cameras. The pact aims to widen market access and raise bilateral commerce.
Sydney reports the Joint State Committee urges a uniform tax system. In a progress review, the committee warned the proposal threatens the state constitution and could undermine the existing revenue framework if adopted.
The Commonwealth and Government parties closed a two day session on bank reform with no clear stance from Prime Minister Menzies who said the next item would be discussed. Ministers clashed over separation of the Commonwealth Bank trading and central functions.
French President Rene Coty will pay a state visit to the United States in the first week of June. Announcement came after talks between President Eisenhower and French Premier Guy Mollet aiming to improve Franco American relations.
In Belgrade, Yugoslav deputy Popovic accused Russia of proposing to delay a joint 62 million aluminum factory project with East Germany. He said a anti Yugoslav campaign is under way in Russia and Eastern Europe to isolate Belgrade. Observers see the dispute as a possible frontal shift by Tito after four months of pressure.
A one year old boy named Kazimiers Wozny of Mindarie Street Narrabundah was killed yesterday afternoon when he slipped near a loading fruit truck at Grandel orchard Narrabundah. He was carried to hospital by Canberra Ambulance but died on arrival.
Reports from Djakarta describe rising fear of terrorism and unrest as Communist led campaigns push Sukarno guided democracy. Foreign communities fear possible violence against foreigners while authorities warn of precautionary measures and attacks on embassy property.
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