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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1958
Page
5
Letter writer cites Canberra Times item on possible easing of ACT building and excavation standards to cut costs for a company planning wool selling and related operations. The piece argues relaxing safety and cleanliness rules would ease expenses for builders and firms, contingent on related ordinance changes.
A reader questions Canberra milk quality and fat content critiquing a claim as unreliable. Editorials urge a Royal Commission to examine wool market pressures and who benefits, noting Goulburn prices and industry impacts.
In a sweeping 1940s style appraisal, General De Gaulle argues France must pursue nuclear weapons, balancing NATO defense with sovereign parity. He questions why Britain, the United States, and Russia may wield atomic power while France is denied, while warning that a global race could spark a lasting danger to mankind.
The piece reports a resurgence of antisemitism in the southern states during the 1950s, noting Ku Klux Klan activity, bombings of Jewish centers, and intimidation campaigns. It cites political figures, police, and federal authorities discussing patterns and responses as Jewish communities face threats from fringe groups and isolated incidents. It mentions Admiral John Crommelin, Montgomery and Nashville bombings, and white citizens councils promoting antisemitic material.
A mass demonstration involving about 100 workers at the Mosette Reporasts plant in Geude ended with a march toward the workers’ homes. Protesters demand higher wages to match living costs and stage a show of solidarity amid stalled payments.
Dr. Nikelas Peverer of Canberra University will lecture on the Faculty of the Tri teritees of Cambridge and Leeds. He is a decorated professor from the Ab Seitectera' Review and will discuss English Art design. The lecture, arranged by the University committees, will be held in Australia.
London reporters note a Monday telecast featuring Anglican leaders and American settle‑ers interpreting Bible verses. Viewers are invited to follow a panel discussing faith, scripture, and church roles on screen.
Professor John Feex states postwar Australian science rose mainly due to government support, new institutions, and Commonwealth science groups. He notes Australian researchers have gained global standing and highlights continued growth in discovery and development over the past two decades.
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