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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1956
Page
1
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Reports claim Arab Legion units stand by as Israel concentrates forces along the Jordan armistice lines near Jerusalem. Arab and Beirut cables circulate warnings of impending hostilities, while Syria demands clarification on river waters and regional powers urge intervention.
An Athens report says a Greek first fighter pilot will face disciplinary action after two Greek fighter planes flew too close to a British Viscount last month during a routine intercept under NATO rules. The near miss occurred in international airspace as tensions rise.
The ACTU emergency committee seeks union responses to a proposed nationwide stoppage after left wing delegates pushed through a vote for an Australia wide strike. President Monk said a questionnaire will be sent to 97 affiliated unions to gauge reaction to the plan for higher basic wages and restored cost of living adjustments.
Acting Commonwealth Statistician Mr. Carver forecast a trade deficit around £36.8 million with Invisibles adding about £190 million to pay balances. Prime Minister Menzies announced government aims in the September review, noting improvements but acknowledging significant deficit factors and projected cuts from July.
Bread will rise by 1d per loaf in Canberra and Queanbeyan from Monday due to higher flour costs and wages. A 2lb loaf will cost 1s 6d, up from 1s 5d, with no delivery charge. Freight for flour to the region adds 35s per ton. Sydney bakers already faced an extra 1d per loaf this week.
The Commonwealth prime ministers close a 10 day meeting shaping a final communique as leaders discuss major global political and economic issues in private sessions. Nehru Mohamad Ali and India Pakistan leaders hold private talks amid shifts in Russian policy era.
Nearly 1 000 naval railings and 1 000 girls sought shelter from afternoon rain in a Marquese stockade. Refreshments were provided for later as dawn approached.
Canberra officials report a proposed meeting next Monday night to discuss government aid for denominational schools. The Treasury and Interior Department say Canberra faces a critical shortage of accommodation and that aid could help denominational schools serve about one third of local pupils. Opponents from Presbyterian and Baptist churches oppose state aid, citing planning and funding concerns amid Canberra growth.
Industrial observers said it was unlikely the waterfront dispute would become a nationwide stoppage. Waterfront workers resisted larger cargo loads while employers kept eight men in holds. About 2,700 Sydney workers idle and 15 ships affected as talks continued. The Southern Cross and another vessel were due to arrive tomorrow.
The report shows 17 327 homes completed in the first quarter, a slight decline from the March quarter. Acting Commonwealth Statistician Mr Dhe Carver notes a small drop in flats completed but an increase in house values compared with the same period last year.
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Marshal Bulganin and Premier Khrushchev talked with American visitors during a 90 minute stop in Moscow. The officials greeted tourists at the UB Embassy's Tibet and Jane Day Garden area, exchanging remarks and posing for photographs.
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