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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 25, 1957

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Russia warns U S against atom bases in foreign lands

Moscow warns Washington to stop establishing atomic bases abroad and threatens consequences for nations permitting access. Kremlin accuses U S officials of planning atomic support commands to bolster non Communist states. Tokyo officials view Moscow statement as scare tactic and say bases access by Japan remains unchanged.

London P-Reuter Russia United States Moscow Radio America Washington Moscow Japan Kremlin Eisenhower Okinawa Iran Uhrest Tokyo Genese Joshide Ishida Rit Ishida

Texan Migrant Faces Deportation For Test Violation

Garry Carter Parker, 20, born in Houston, pleaded guilty in City Court to a charge tied to migrant regulations after failing a dictation test in French. He admitted to immigration authorities his origin and arrival in Melbourne aboard a ship’s barber, and was sentenced to four days in jail with deportation planned for Monday.

Amubourne Thuray Australia Garry Car T Parker Parker Houston Frank Evana

Dr Adams Committed for Trial in Eastbourne

Eastbourne today saw John Bodkin Adams of Eastbourne committed for trial after a nine day hearing. When asked for comment Adams said he was not guilty. Prosecution case concluded with nine days of evidence.

DR. Adams Eastbourne Thursdey John Bodkin Adams Erie Adams

No Comment On Invitation To Macmillan

President Eisenhower declined to confirm inviting Harold Macmillan saying several world leaders were invited but asked that their names remain secret until arrangements are finished. He stated no plan to travel abroad and affirmed U.S. policy on China remains unchanged while Americans are detained by the Peking regime.

Washington Reuter Eisenhower Harold Macmillan United States China U.S Peking

Eisenhower outlines balance of aid and arms in Cold War policy

The president argues aid to defend against communism must combine diplomacy and force. He says the US would not rule out tactical atomic weapons if needed but aims to avoid domination while assisting nations under aggression. The Army treats small tactical nuclear weapons as routine while remaining noninterventionist in others' affairs.

Eisenhower United Staes United States ‘Army United States

Extension Of Fire Lighting Ban In A.CT

The fire lighting ban in the Australian Capital Territory is extended until Tuesday. Chief bush fire control officer Ray Mar reports no new outbreaks yesterday, but predicts high fire risk due to continuing dry conditions. Fires near Brindabella and Gundaroo are under control. rain is needed to suppress smouldering stumps. Maximum temperature reached 86.6 F with 11 percent humidity and a north northwest wind.

Bush Ray Mar. Rules Brindabella A.C.T Gundaroa Margules Gundaroo Fairbairn

Labour Convention Debates Immigration Policy Stance

Labour members criticise Convention discussions after Freeth blocks a Labour Party statement on immigration policy. The telegram notes pressure from Townley and others for a party view, while Evatts Costa and several senators are cited as seeking a formal position amid intra party contention.

Labour

Israel Eyes Gaza Strip Control and UN Roles

Prime Minister Ben Gurion urged transferring Gaza to police control under UN safeguards to ensure internal security and self government. He warned against Egyptian forces or UN peacekeepers entering Gaza, urged demilitarisation of Sinai, and proposed Gaza as a pilot for Israel Arab cooperation with the United Nations. The Arab group and Egypt faced UN condemnation over evacuation delays. The Soviet Union offered Egypt goods via a trade delegation and Sidky met Abu Nasseir.

Israel Gaza Strip Gaza United Nations Ben Gurion Strip Sinai Israel Parl Russia Uni Egyp Reuter United Relations Egypt General Assembly Gaza Strips Gulf of Aksha Soviet Union Middle 1St Newa Abu Nasseir Aziz Sidky

Prime Minister Menzies Returns From Tasmanian Holiday

Mr Menzies returned to Melbourne after a three week break in Tasmania. He appeared suntanned and fit and said the holiday had been just what the doctor ordered. He toured near Launceston with Sir Gordon Rolph and planned to attend Australia Day events in Melbourne over the weekend.

Menzies Melbourne Mr. Menzies Focey Tasmania Gordon Rolph Launceston

Canberra Weather Forecasts Move to Sydney Station

Canberra forecasts will no longer be supplied by Sydney Fairbairn Meteorological Station. Forecasting hours have been cut and reduced services prevent the full daily forecast. aviation forecasts remain, but Canberra’s full weather outlook will be issued by the Sydney Weather Station.

Fairbairn Canberra Sydney

Youth Lassoes Shark Tail After High Jump Catch

Peter Button waded 80 yards from the jetty and lassoed a shark's tail after riding its back. He baited a mullet on a rope line, ferried the line for 15 minutes, and leapt onto the shark to secure the catch. Experts note this rare stunt as Button's second such feat.

Sydney Coffs Harbour Peter Button Button

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