02 Jan 1958
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1958
Page
1
The piece notes a controversial production of Othello and references ongoing reforms. It discusses criticism in the press and public reaction to the drama. The column reflects on theater standards and recent cultural shifts.
Jakarta reports say the government will continue the Dutch West New Guinea campaign as Tito warns of international tensions. Indonesia’s arms mission may visit Europe to secure purchases while denying plans for war, stating aims are to strengthen national defense.
Mr Paterson cites 115000 more vehicles on the roads and a lower death toll over the December 23 to 26 period, with 38 killed, and 17 in the following five days, marking a cautious improvement in road safety across states. He notes weather and mileage as factors and compares December outcomes with the previous year.
London reports the Prime Minister and Lady Dorothy Macmillan will depart from London Airport next Tuesday in a B O A C Bristol Britannia VIP aircraft. The four engine jet will travel via Bahrein to New Delhi Karachi Colombo Singapore Darwin Williamtown or Sydney and Auckland before returning to London around February 14.
Detroit dispatch reports former Defence Secretary Charles Wilson warned Americans against excessive military buildup. He told A.A.P. that active competition with Russia could hasten a new war and warned that the U.S. risks alarming the public with unnecessary arms expansion.
A report to President Eisenhower says the United States lags behind Russia and China in river development. Senator James Murray urges personal on the report noting the U S has over triple Russia’s installed hydro capacity while Russia doubles every five years and the U S only every ten. It cites Russia plans for 600 mile canals and dramatic canal projects altering rivers and provinces.
Prime Minister Nash announced a nationwide move to license all imports. Banks would not provide exchange to importers without a Customs licence as New Zealand seeks to curb overseas spending after a ballooning balance of payments deficit projected at £30 million for 1957.
Charlie Chaplin sent best wishes to the people of the Soviet Union as part of New Year greetings reported by the newspaper Soviet Russia. It expressed hope that the year would bring lasting global peace.
Australian Patti Morgan a 27 year old model and TV host wed 23 year old Danny Chamoun younger son of the Lebanese President. The ceremony occurred at the Kensington registry office in London.
Mrs Marjoria Chamberlain 38 and her son Paul 11, of Empire Circuit Deakin, died in the river seven miles from Braidwood near Warri Bridge while trying to rescue 17 year old Alan who cramps. Police constables Whittington Loomes and civilians searched the deep river with divers and a Bateman’s Bay skin diver planned to join at dawn.
Rains across southern and western Queensland give drought relief as light showers persist tonight across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. The New Year’s gift helps farmers and communities battling dry conditions.
Burke 189 anchored a cautious stand with Mackay early then Benaud accelerated but Burke fell at Nazza. Australia lost quick tail wickets after tea as South Africa began its innings before stumps. Burke hit 13 fours in 443 minutes for 150, Mackay 63. Benaud 33 before being dismissed. Australia 449 all out. South Africa 22 not out in a rain of early overs.
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