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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1956

Page

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Britain to Seek United States Action in Middle East

A London dispatch reports Britain plans to urge the United States to take action in the Middle East. Foreign Secretary Belwyn Lloyd and adviser Evelyn Shuckburgh prepare talks in Washington to coordinate Western policy as Soviet moves loom, with Cabinet to study tentative conclusions after a secret conference.

Britain U.S Middle East John Bee Ory London Cme New York Taruel Svelyn Shuckburgh Washington Eisenhower Anthony Eden Shuckburgh State Department Liv Sieteburgh Belwyn Lloyd

Opposition Hits Dam Works

The NSW Opposition Deputy Leader criticizes the dam building program as a tragedy of unfinished projects. He cites the Blowering and Gunnedah Hunter River dams with inflated costs and delayed completion, saying irrigation promises and water supplies to farmers are jeopardized and flood heights may be reduced.

NSW Labour Aslan Brent Binter Hunter River Sim Punter

Drug Traffic Increase Serious In U S

Washington Sunday report from Gentile investigators says narcotics and illegal drug trade are a major threat to the United States. A Bonde subcommittee investigating narcotics traffic will present findings in a formal report tomorrow. The study links rising morphine addiction since World War II to a large share of crime and says current laws and enforcement cannot cope. Senior Price Daniely Shurman notes the group is shocked by the extent and dangers of narcotics traffic in the U.S.

Washington United A. Bonde Matellary Sidich Ila Fnings U.S Daniely Shurman Pnd

Australian expedition surveys Antarctic landing site

Minister Casey reported progress as aerial photos of Davis Bay were taken to locate a possible ship landing place. A Beaver aircraft with photographic gear completed a 200 mile flight and performed perfectly during the survey mission.

Antarctic Casey Davis Bay

Constitution To Be Debated In Pakistan

Pakistan plans to introduce a draft constitution before the Constituent Assembly on Monday. The cabinet, led by Prime Minister Fahimad Ali, will present the document from the coalition formed by Unite a Prank and Mas ter Lengo. The debate aims to address longstanding issues since Pakistan's birth and resolve constitutional defects.

Pakistan Karachi Parsistan Fahimad Ali

Formosa Bomb Threats Highlight Cold War Tensions

U S Secretary Quarles expressed cautious optimism that a wider war would be avoided after noting Communist China might attack Formosa. He said Nationalist air power could strike, while American defense chiefs remained wary, signaling heightened vigilance in the region.

Sunny AAD Aichites Chineee Nationaliat Air Force Ivan Ala Bonis Formasi David A. Quarles U.S Gor Aly Ferday Mr. Quarles Conionunites Tin U.5 Tenty Lauthey China Formosa Nam

5000 Homeless After Fierce Malayan Fire

More than six thousand people were left homeless when a large fire destroyed hundreds of shanties in a Kuala Lumpur squatter settlement. British troops and volunteers aided efforts to control the blaze, with many residents suffering minor burns but no reported fatalities.

Kuala

Arsenal falters as Bedford Town shocks Highbury

Arsenal suffers a humiliating setback as non league Bedford Town almost wins at Arsenal Highbury in the English Cup clash. Bedford to host a replay on Thursday after a foggy day halted four Cup ties amid delays.

Arsenal Landon Bunday Arsenyl Gilmour Eluh Bedfordt Medford Loo Gona Arsinals Highbury Bedford

Waterside Talks to Be Resumed

A joint statement from overseas and Australian ship owners and unions announced a resumption of waterside talks after a threatened general strike from January 3. The accord, reached after meetings with ACU and unions, sets January 10 as a key date with a four hour gathering on January 12. The dispute concerns wages, conditions, and pilot fees affecting Australian coastal shipping.

Isuuad A O.T.U Iyoseraay Oaid ACU Walovaide Workers Federation ACLU Molbourne Duskey Foster Wesley Ghorohhia Bourk Heald Justien Foster Mbt

Turks Assured No Change To Cyprus Government

Governor of Cyprus Field Marshal Sir John Harding met Turkish community leaders at Mell to discuss the emergency ideology. He stated there would be no change in Cyprus government without consultation with Turkish leaders. The talks also included Turkish party head Lt. Fadl Kutehik and religious head Mall Mehmed Dalia, who voiced satisfaction with the governor’s assistance to the Turkish community.

aunuBy P.roliter Cyprus Sir Ol Harding Mell Requeat Ideolony Iva Fadl Kutehik Ehiursum Cyprus Pubeish Party Asukhule John Haeging John Mall Mehmed Dalia

Dysentery Outbreak in Sydney Hospital Mothers

In Sydney at Crown Street Woman's Hospital an outbreak of dysentery led to several mothers and babies being discharged early. Medical Superintendent Dr W G McBride reported the infection began with one working mother and had spread to two mothers and three babies by today.

Sydney Crown Street Nid W G. McBride

Guild To Wait At Court For Arbitration Hearing

Sydney readers report that Merchant Service Guild representatives will attend the Arbitration Court at 2 p.m. tomorrow to discuss proposed detention with shipowners' representatives. The secretary admitted shipowners sent a telegram saying they would not attend the hearing.

Sydney Merchant Service Guild Arbitration Court Pan Ahe Gull Captain' Stare Byiday Mowraw

Plane crash near Naples kills eight. four women and four children among victims

A nuclear Trailian Vempire jet crashed into a farm cottage on the outskirts of Bonevale near Naples. Eight people died, including four women and four children, and at least ten were injured as the pilot parachuted to safety amid uncontrolled descent.

Naples Trailian Vempire Tne Bonéaveale Yealarday Hice

Rumours of Eden Retirement Denied In London

London gossip denied Sir Anthony Eden planned to resign as Prime Minister. A government spokesman called the reports false and unfounded amid press speculation and what observers called a barrage of abuse from Conservative MPs.

Eden London Router Sir Anthony Eden Prags Sir Anthony

Martial Law Tightens in Amman as Jordan Unrest Grows

A state of emergency was declared in Amman after a day of protests against the Baghdad Pact. Demonstrators attacked the American consulate and a British bank, with clashes leaving casualties. Special guards were posted outside foreign embassies as a general strike paralyzed the capital. The Arab Legion battled demonstrators, and reports say Prime Minister Hashim submitted his resignation, while the King invited a new government.

London Sunauy AAP Hebter Cairo Radio Jordan Tarael Radio Reron Tioteys Priguy Damas Cus United Nations Relief and Works Agency Amman Dullatngs Jordin Vest Dames Camnada Mui Trom Arab Legion Zordan Arab Agresmanta Tovahim Hashim Tussem Sin

Grovk Children Released By Reda

In a postwar transfer, Creel civil war survivors aged into the Hague agreement were ferried from Holland to Beltain yesterday aboard a vessel chartered by Liu Comaritislats.

Grovk Reda

Starving Boy Weighs Only 12 Pounds at Age Two

A 21 year old starving wheel chair bound boy weighs just over 12 pounds and is being rushed 918 miles from Wave Jill station to Darwin Hospital. Sister Aileen Payne traveled from Caewit to collect him, reporting grave condition possibly linked to starvation and illness. His 11 year old mother, pregnant with a second child, and his sister are also hospitalized with milder malnutrition.

Darwin Sunary Wave Jill Aileen Payne Caewit Lanmiai Cordon Payne Linmay Smother

U.S. Seeks Damages From Soviet for Ship Loss

The United States seeks 24,047 dollars in damages from the Soviet Union for the rest of the destruction and injuries after a clash with Soviet fighters over the Bering Sea on June 22. Washington submits the claim with a note to the Soviet regime, and the U.S. had previously agreed to accept 50 percent of the amount.

U.S Prine Washington Biss United States Sige Department Eye Soviet Union W Navy I Tone Aiterett Rasuttin Sovie Bering Sea Femiussy

State bets on legalised betting ahead of April elections

The piece notes parties split on introducing regulated betting with elections set for April 21. The Liberal Party reportedly supports some form of licensed betting, while Cabinet discussions later this month will consider regulated betting shops. A police minister touring foreign nations praised West Australia’s licensed betting system.

Iesconrae Libera Ialae Regaliatd Ie Polis Camsulsslanoy Mn Debiney Sdmin Stgutian West Australia

Atomic bomber tests reported over Texas by trade paper

A BdG powered bomber driven by an atomic reactor has begun trial flights in Texas, per a state trade paper. Police are alerted for crowd handling in case of trouble. The New Mexico press says the plane has flown over West Texas and eastern New Mexico. Officials would not confirm or deny.

Washington Texas New Mexico Hadeen West Texas New Mesino Nere

Peking Accuses Malaya Reds of External Aid in War

A Chinese state outlet claims the Malayan Communist Party and the Malayan National Liberation Army receive broad support from Malayan people and foreign powers, detailing British imperialist plans, armed struggle, and a push for independence amid a wider anti colonial campaign. The piece portrays Malayan forces preparing for a large-scale offensive while condemning British actions and urging peace talks.

Bungrong Suncey Malaya Thinene Communist Party Aie Peking Baople Pengie New China Newsagency Chin Chang Bitish Malayan Communist Party Naviomd Liberation Army National’ Liberation Ls Ucthte Aon Eta

Democrat Hits Eisenhower Aid Programme

Democratic Senate leader Walber Gomes criticized Presdent Eisenhower’s aid plan, calling for limited military spending and no indefinite six year programme. He urged support only for warranted instances and cautioned against broad liberal propaganda.

Wareington Bunday Sen Abe Fnedian Senatir Walber Gomes

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