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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1955
Page
1
A Soviet delegate said Moscow would not be satisfied with Eisenhower’s plan for a military power exchange, urging face value evaluation amid broader arms talks. President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Atlee hailed potential progress, while U S officials emphasized no definite agreement.
Fragmented telegraph text describes President Eisenhower proposing a plan to ease international tension and pursue peaceful inspection and disarmament. It notes support from U.S. lawmakers and Western conference sources, with emphasis on aerial photography exchanges and reducing armament while seeking secure guarantees.
Reports say explosions ended a lull near London during the landing of supplies for the Brillat Army. No casualties or damage were reported at the British serviced camp near Famagusta during the incident.
An Adelaide report notes a Victorian Supreme Court review of Abe Tungletrate’s extradition refusal. The case involves the horse Thundering Legion and alleged bookmakers colluding in illegal betting and potential battery on a horse to gain an advantage.
Four ministers labored to avoid a break on German unification and European security as the Geneva conference neared. Molotov and others faced delays in finalizing a program for discussions, with little clear progress by day’s end and some issues possibly postponed indefinitely.
Washington officials say the Geneva conference may end the stalemate by seeking elections across Indochina. North and South Vietnam will discuss July 1 electoral arrangements, but Ngo Dinh Diem refuses to sign an armistice and may resist international pressure.
Reported polio cases in the United States continue to run well behind the same period last year. Early exports and weather conditions make it uncertain whether outbreaks will accelerate or ease as spring approaches.
Victorian workers vote in a railways union ballot amid factional strife as pro communist leadership gains ground. The executive council and groups led by Neill and Mell dispute rank and file support, foretelling possible wider labor alignment and control shifts.
Pilgrims at the 26th International Eucharistic Congress in Rio de Janeiro prayed for Catholic communities behind the Iron Curtain. The event, led by Father Vincent Srisgym and a refugee, highlighted religious support amid repression as the procession concluded the programme.
SYUIT vray Two Carhs alleged to have used toy piston in an armed hold up in a city hotel yesterday wearing masks and taker mous tacher police at Ceati Court waay Borla Elie 20 wyller of sings Cromy and ddkeph Vuinnt 12% inhourses of East Sydney were charged having stolen C270 at Adams Hotel They were also charged with assaulting Pelcy Darke 20 Gloria Wardsonn 27 and Joyce Mekong 23 and remanded to July 27 without ball
Auction at Civic Pentre sees the first shop in the expansion sale change hands. Mr PH Henty bids against two other buyers with about 80 attendees from banking and commerce. Ground space and completion details outlined as bids climb to £35 000 and beyond.
The Prime Minister labeled the Labour Party split shocking, accusing leaders and unions of failing to unite against communism. He warned against dangers to national morale and urged Australia to restore wartime resolve and curb strikes by reuniting amid alleged communist influence.
Eight deaths are recorded in Noumea New Caledonia from a crime wave. A Frenchman and a Tonkinese are among those cited in suicide and stabbing incidents. Two miners died in a fall at Huckhuad mine. A mother of six was killed in a scooter collision. A Tonkinese suspect faced arrest on a stabbing charge.
Early antibiotic use appears to reduce deaths and infant mortality in Britain. Reports claim lower deaths from measles and whooping cough, with declines in infant mortality and pneumonia related deaths. The text notes improved outcomes versus historical high rates in the mid 19th century.
Labour factions plan for the special Blas conference in Sydney near CWA as federal officers decide representation. Delegates will be sent, with 380 seats noted and schedules set as federal leaders review applicants and firm up arrangements before the meeting.
Adelaide dispatch notes Antarctic weather observatories damaged by a blizzard. The Centro of the Antarctic station says the automatic stations and wiring were affected but the data remain valuable for broad weather patterns, aiding meteorological understanding though winter travel hindered upkeep.
Canberra reports announce high premiums for business site allocations in an interior department process. Major banks including Bank of New South Wales and AMP are among potential lessees with London Circuit frontage under tentative approval by applicants and officials.
Sydney reports petrol price rises with a 44 percent increase announced by sellers. The changes affect premium and ordinary petrol in Brunet with higher grades priced per gallon. Wholesale prices stay unchanged, and the increase is said to lift profit margins per gallon.
Reports from Buenos Aires describe a fatal gun battle tied to Peronist factional tensions as demonstrators clashed near a party building. Widespread reports say a complete party resignation could come within ten days amid upheaval over President Peron.
Fragmentary text reports housing construction and related approvals, mentioning STG NUMER and Ken aiel, the Department of the Laterlite, and references to houses in a region. Unable to determine clear entities, dates, or outcomes from the unreadable OCR segment.
Report from the city describes new Moroccan riots with Berber guards firing on demonstrators. Eyewitnesses cite street clashes in Marrakesh as crowds protest an Italian or colonial presence amid calls for political reforms and release of jailed figures.
An encoded London dispatch notes a duke and a royal-related divorce case dominates sparsely legible lines. It mentions August poolside activity in London and a prominent divorce petition by Princess Heka, youngest daughter of the late, amid a California ranch dispute and American connections.
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