Russia’s space advance seen as propaganda tool in 1958
A Moscow report outlines a manned rocket reaching 126 miles and returning to Earth, surpassing earlier Sputnik feats. The piece asserts Russia’s space prowess serves political aims and pressures the West, noting U2 Kincheloe and American plans with mentions of Krushchev and Australia relations.
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Space
Moscow
Earth
Eisenhower
United States
Russia
U.S
I. C. Kincheloe
Navy
Scott Crossfield
Krushschev
Menzies
Australia
Migrants not missed says Townley on Australia
Mr Townley rejects claims that 20 000 British migrants returned home since the war. He notes 13 pamphlets issued to intending migrants cover housing and working conditions with up to date facts. He defends Australia House and insists officials provide accurate publicity to British press.
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Townley
Australia House
London
Austra
Australia
Robert Beattie
Imperial Relations Trust of
England
Beattie
Radio
Weare
Mr. Townley
Prince Charles and Princess Anne attend private circus outing
London reports Prince Charles and Princess Anne joined Princess Elizabeth and the Queen at Bertram Mills' Circus in Olympia for a private visit. The royal party had returned from Sandringham for Princess Alexandra's 21st birthday party at Kensington Palace.
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London
A.A. P.reuter
Prince Charles
Princess Anne
Queen
Duke of Edinburgh
Sandringham
Norfolk
Princess Alexandra
Kensington Palace
Bertram Mills
Olympia
New Women’s Army Chief Appointed in Australia
The Minister for the Army Mr Cramer named Major Dawn V Jackson as director of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps succeeding the late Colonel K A L Best who died November 15 after a short illness. Miss Jackson is the daughter of Major General R E Jackson and has two brothers who are senior army officers. Mr Cramer also named Lieut Colonel W G Henderson of Victoria as commanding officer of the second battalion Royal Australian Regiment.
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Cramer
Dawn V. Jackson
Royal Australian Army Corps
K. A. L. Best
WRAAC
Miss Jackson
R. E. Jackson
Army Headquarters
Melbourne
W. G. Henderson
O.B.E
Victoria
Royal Australian Regiment
Manufacturers Back Decimal Coinage Plan
The Associated Chambers of Manufactures of Australia backs decimal currency in principle and urges a full public inquiry. ACMA director R W C Anderson says views have been conveyed to Prime Minister Menzies and that support remains while some scheme details are reserved for later decision.
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Associated Chambers of Manufactures of Australia
Australia
ACMA
R. W. C. Anderson
Menzies
Anderson
Poor Response For Adult Vaccinations
The Health Department reported a weak uptake of polio vaccination among ACT residents aged 15 to 24. Only about 30 percent of the 5 000 to 6 000 eligible people had been vaccinated at the Commonwealth Medical Officer's office in the Administrative Building near Parliament House with free doses offered weekdays 1 30 p m to 3 30 p m no appointment needed and phone M2069 for more information.
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Health Department
A.C.T
Department
Commonwealth Medical Officer's
Parliament House
Y.M.C.A. Appeal Drive Intensified to Reach Target
Canberra Y M C A Building Appeal Committee plans to intensify funds drive led by chairman R G L Crace. With £6000 raised of £15000 target, workers will resume efforts and cash donations will be accepted over two to three years. A report meeting for all workers is set for January 16 at the Lady Hopetoun Room Civic Centre.
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Canberra
Lady Hopetoun
Y.W.C.A
No film stars for Soviet says RosTass
Moscow Radio dismissed a plan to send Jayne Mansfield and nine other American film stars to the U S to distract Russians from Sputniks. Russian commentator Rostissay Strelnikov called the proposal difficult to take seriously while noting American excitement over it.
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London
A.A. P.reuter
Moscow
Jayne Mansfield
U.S
Huge Gamble On Oil In Libya Feeds Western Stakes
Western oil firms raise their stake as exploration in Libya costs over 40 million dollars a year. Esso and D Arcy prepare deep rigs near Tripoli while Fezzan tests continue. Concessions require land relinquishment after years, with a 50 50 profit split pending oil finds.
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Libya
Ee We Egg
United States
United Nations
Great Britain
J. W. Johnson
Standard
Standard Oil Co
N.J
U.S. Em
Fezzan
Esso
D'Arcy
Socony Vacuum
Mobil Oil of
Canada
American Overseas Petroleum
Texas Co
Standard Oil
California
Nelson-Bunter-Hunt
Texas Oil
Gulf Oil
Libyan-American Oil Co
Texas Gulf Producing Corp
Shell
Anglo-Saxon Oil Co
U.S
John L. Tappin
Casey Seeks Peace Through Mutual Fear in Melbourne
Melbourne lies a night report as R G Casey minister for external affairs told overseas and Australian journalists aboard the Qantas goodwill flight that mutual destruction in any new war would ensure no war. He urged closer cooperation among SEATO NATO and Baghdad Pact to confront the Communist threat and backed a non aggression pact with Russia.
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Melbourne
Russia
R. G Casey
Menzies Hotel
Qantas
Casey
SEATO
NATO
Fiji Prepares For Hurricane Hits Lau Islands
Suva reports a hurricane with winds near 100 mph approaching Fiji from the northeast. The northern Lau group likely will feel the worst, while Taveuni suffers damaged copra plantations and downed lines. Royal New Zealand Air Force ferried boats from Suva Bay as a precaution.
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Suva
P.reuter
Fijian
Lau
Thetega
Taveuni
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Sava Bay
Suva Harbour
Viti Levu
Level Crossing Removal Plan Faces Financial Hurdles
Sydney reports the Government aimed to remove all railway level crossings but faced funding obstacles. Transport Minister Entick- Snap stated the plan was hampered by finance on Tuesday.
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Sydney
Mr. Entick- Snap
Soekarno Arrives in New Delhi for Private India Visit
Indonesian President Soekarno arrives in New Delhi on a six day private visit greeted by Indian Prime Minister Nehru and President Rajendra Prasad. He plans talks with Nehru this afternoon and tomorrow while Macmillan visits for four days.
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New Delhi
A.A.P. Reuter
Soekarno
Indonesa
Indlia
Nehru
Rajendrg Prasad
Mr. Macmillan
Muacmillan
Resistance Of Aborigines To Cold Tested
In Darwin a mixed team of American Australian and Norwegian scientists slept with aborigines in a refrigerated chamber at 39 degrees Fahrenheit to study cold tolerance. H T Hammel of the University of Pennsylvania led the tests and noted natives endured the cold better than the researchers. The team plans further Darwin tests to compare tropical natives' cold resistance.
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Darwin
H. T. Hammel
University of Pennsylvania
Hammel
L. H. LeMessurier
Adelaide University
Book reviews hint at wartime courage and world progress
The issue surveys several children's titles. Douglas Bader’s life is praised in Reach For The Sky for resilience after losing his legs. Looking at History covers ordinary English life across eras. The Big Wave is lauded for its poignant treatment of death and disaster. The Shield Ring earns praise as a Viking tale set in the Lake District. Changing the World is noted for biographies showing teamwork in science and discovery.
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Paotrickhill
Collins
Young Re
Douglas Bader
J.R
R. J. Unstead
England
MMF
Rose- Sutcliffe
Oxford
Miss Sutcliffe
Lakes
William
France
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Indonesia
Dr. Subandrio
Mr. Siroky
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Astrid Walford
Methuen
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