Menzies Optimistic on Berlin Compromise and Geneva
Prime Minister Menzies spoke at a Parliament House briefing after a 10 to 17 week tour through America Britain the Continent and Asia. He said uncommitted Asian nations offered hope for Geneva next week and praised Singapore's new leader Lee Kuan Yew as honest and incorruptible while noting American President Eisenhower sought progress before a summit.
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France
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Australia
Ayub Khan
General Khan
India
Indus Waters
Nehru
China
Tibet
Federation of Malaya
Curious Aspects of Sea Search to Be Studied
Sydney report says Minister for Air Osborne ordered a detailed study of curious aspects in the Sea Fox search for John Calvert's luxury yacht. He warned action could follow if the search proves hoax or misused technology, noting the RAAF and national air sea rescue would handle the case.
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Soekarno Names First Indonesian Government Under Guided Democracy
President Soekarno announced Indonesia's first government under his guided democracy plan. He named himself prime minister, former prime minister Djuanda as first minister, and Army Chief Nasution to head national security and defence. He claimed Western democracy failed to work in Indonesia.
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Sir Earle Page To Wed His Secretary
Former Australian Prime Minister Sir Earle Page plans to marry his secretary Miss Jean Teece in London. The ceremony will be held in the Chapel of the Order of St Michael and St George, with Lord Bruce of Melbourne attending, as Page holds Knight Grand Cross honors. The couple's plans follow Page’s return to Britain aboard a Commonwealth tour.
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Relaxation Of Health Rules For Refugees
Dr. Lindt notes World Refugees Year may prompt more acceptances. Australian Minister Downer announced Vienna that visas would be issued to refugee families joining relatives in Australia. Beneficiaries mostly from Austria Germany and Italy were previously ineligible due to health limits but now may migrate with relatives. Selection is under way and aims to move many families to Australia in weeks. Since the last war nearly one in five migrants were refugees and the scheme proposes continuing refugee admissions with liberalised health criteria.
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Aus
Wage Hike Planned for Holden Workers Across States
About 17,000 Holden employees are set for wage increases of 14/6 to 18/3 a week, effective July 23, announced by Federal Secretary R.2 Wilson and GM Holden officials. The raise, negotiated by the Vehicle Builders Employees Federation, covers Holden plants in multiple states and aims to ease shifts and company operations.
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Shations
Strike at Port Kembla Steelworks Provokes Worker Walkout
Several hundred maintenance workers at Australian Iron and Steel Port Kembla walk out after protests over a new award issued last week. A mass meeting is planned, with no precise participant count released. A compulsory conference in Sydney with union officials and company reps failed to reach agreement before Justice De Baun.
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Sydney
Industrial Commission
Justice de Baun
Curbs On Elderly Drivers Urged In Australia Report
Sydney report outlines expert committee recommendations to limit night driving and busy-road use for motorists over 70. Proposals include medical tests every five years, mandatory optometrist checks, and daytime only routes. Government officials consider nationwide scheme with 13,000 licensed drivers 70 plus in New South Wales affected.
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Ee Fadersi
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Impatient bus driver shot in Mexico City chase
A bus driver ignoring a rush hour queue was shot three times and found slumped over the wheel in Mexico City. An onlooker chased the bus then caught it at a traffic light, the front struck by bullets from an automatic pistol as the driver collapsed.
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