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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1959

Page

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Cuban Rebel Leader Ruling Nation Amid Chaos

The Cuban rebel movement, led by Castro, seizes control as a general strike halts services in Havana. Batista flees to the Dominican Republic, while rioting, looting, and arson spread through the capital.

Cuba Qi Arence Castro Esso Shell Havana Batista Dominican Republic Ier Bulisia Jeave Keeseere Inr U.S Shell Service Mesiene Radio Peking Biersoner James Hagerty

Eisenhower Challenges Red Leaders Over Berlin Crisis

President Eisenhower at Gettysburg urged Soviet leaders to set aside threats and seek peaceful co existence. He replied to a joint Soviet message with a demand that Berlin be settled without coercion and warned that Western Allies must apply peaceful aims to Berlin first. The exchange stressed hopes for German unity and European security and urged real progress toward lasting peace in 1959.

Gettysburg P.reuter Eisenhower Berlin Marshal Vorthilov Presidium of The Supreme Soviet Khrustchey U.S

Still No Sign Of Balloon Across Atlantic

New York dateline Mingay AP reports the Small Wind balloon launched from the Canary Islands on December 12 with three men and a woman aboard has not been heard from for 18 days and the expected westward Caribbean crossing has not occurred.

New York Mingay Atlantic Canary Islands West Indies

Cosmos Station Planned by Russians for 1966

Moscow report from Tavestia says Russia may launch a cosmic station by 1966 with a television centre and observatory orbiting Earth above 20 000 miles. The station would transmit to Europe Asia and Africa and serve as a cosmic observatory and radio beacon for guiding intercontinental rockets.

Moscow Iriany P. Reuter Russia Tavestia Europe Asia Africa Terestin Rence Energograd Ene

Round-up of Reds in Egypt Targets Communists

Cairo reports a widespread anti Communist arrest campaign with 68 initial detainees including journalists and students, three publishing houses closed, and officials with suspected Communist ties dismissed. Observers note splits within the party and a national climate of Arab nationalism opposing communism.

Cairo Seo Rentte 1 Pacar Ee de Vale Iswyett USAR Communist Party Egypt A.ap Renter Benha Theran Party Syrian Communiste British United Press Lal Foreign Ministry Ministry of Economy and National Guidance Newer Ety Focal British United Pres Sean Eee Andria Elewhere Beta Lawrence Daily Heroid London Nasser Bayer Mierir

Iraqi unrest erupts amid clashes and censorship

A New York Times dispatch from London reports serious unrest in Iraq with constant clashes between Communists and Egyptian nationalists. Ten people died in one clash as reports warn internal security deteriorates and censorship limits domestic coverage.

New Iraq New York Times

Victorian road toll rises with two more deaths

Twenty people have died on Victorian roads since Christmas Eve. The latest victims include a 3 year old boy struck by a truck in Brooklyn and a motorist killed when two cars collided on the Winchelsea Colac road late last night.

Victorian Melbourne Brooklyn Winchelsea- Colac

England Bowlers Fight Back in Melbourne Test

On day three in Melbourne Neil Harvey top scored with 167 for Australia, but England fought back taking four wickets for six runs as the hosts attempted a big lead. Statham led England's bowling with four for 45 as Mackay and Davidson finished not out for 14 and 12 respectively.

Melbourne Neil Harvey Australia England Macksy Davidson McDonald O'Neill Remueclves Hare Harvey Brisbane Loader Statham Mackay

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