Radiation detected from weather balloon over Mildura
Melbourne researchers report surprising gamma radiation from the first American meteorological balloon flight over Mildura on December 22. Dr. V. Hopper says four more tests will occur over Mildura, with possible causes including ground or air contamination and a ventilation fan on the Mildura balloon.
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Melbourne
Mildura
V. Hopper
Melbourne University
Hopper
Mildurn
Belgium Braces as Socialists Plan Parliament Protest
Riot police guard key areas around the Royal Palace and government zone in Brussels while Socialist Party union leaders organize tactics for a day of protest against the Catholic Liberal cabinet austerity bill. Parliament resumes debate on taxes and Congo losses. Union leaders urge members to follow official instructions only.
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Brussels
P-Reuter
Beliin Royal Palace
Socialist Party
Chamber of Representatives
Belgium
Congo
Hovercraft Bay Travel Considered For Victoria
Melbourne reports aviation scientist I. C. Cheeseman of the British Ministry of Civil Aviation says hovercraft could enable interior and Port Phillip Bay travel in Victoria and possibly Tasmanian service.
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Melbourne
I. C. Cheeseman
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Port Phillip Bay
Victoria
Australia plans aid to industry to boost exports
Prime Minister Menzies outlined a government drive to underwrite insurance for some export transactions and to expand steel production. He cited a £200 million trade deficit and £300 million overseas funds, noting talks on tax changes and continuing industry collaboration to raise export income. The plan includes amending the Export Payments Insurance Corporation Act and boosting steel, iron ore, and coal development.
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Menzies
Australia
International
Iegard
Export Development Council
Export Payments Insurance Corporation Act
Prince Michael of Kent Enters Army Training Late
London reports 18 year old Prince Michael of Kent will join the Army tomorrow nearly five months late after a War Office board placed him in the top group for Sandhurst. He asked for postponement to gain jarigbace training in France before starting.
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London
Prince Michael of
Kent
Daily Mail
Prince Michael
War Office
Military College
Sandhurst
France
Laos settlement talks widen Britain United States efforts
Britain and the United States pressed for a Laos settlement basis amid broader agreement. Laos Premier Prince Boun Oum signaled willingness to reconvene the Laos Commission under conditions yet unspecified. SEATO held urgent talks in Bangkok as Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese forces gain ground in Laos.
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Britain
United States
London
Laos
Prince Boun Oum
Vientiane
Laos Commission
Eric Harrison
Lord Home
Xieng Khourng
Pathet Lao
North Vietnam
Seato Counscil
Bangskok
Menzies
Canberra
Department of External Affairs
Bane
Thailand
M. R. Booker
Melbourne
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Austin
Crescent
Ainslie
Holden
Carter
Gorman House
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