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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 01, 1959

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Berlin Crisis Talks: Gromyko Criticizes West Berlin Plan

Gromyko's speech in Geneva attacks Western proposals for West Berlin, hints at a price for concessions, and proposes a four power advisory body to supervise a free city. UK assertion and Soviet responses frame a tense exchange amid secret talks on postwar Berlin.

Geren Gromyke United Press Sands Geneva West Corl Gromivko British United Press West Gromyko West Berlin United Nations West Berlin. Mr. Gromyko East Germany Berlin

First Migrant Entry Permits Issued Today

Under the new Immigration Act migrants arriving today receive entry permits stamped in their passports. The endorsement reads Entry permitted on June 1, 1959, to enter Australia. Acting Minister for Immigration Mr Osborne says the permit prevents becoming a prohibited immigrant on landing.

Australia Osborne

Khrushchev Attacks West Plan on Albanian Visit

Khrushchev denounces Western plans as East European leaders prep talks with Albania. Yugoslav officials say many East bloc nations secured flights for Khrushchev’s Albanian visit, with up to 13 Soviet requests pending as the trip aims to end June 6.

Albania Soviet Union Yugoslavia Mr. Khrushchev

How U S Fighter Plane Could Be Wilt In Australia

A prototype of a new agile fighter, possibly built in Australia under license, debuted in Los Angeles. The N-156F Freedom is claimed to be half the weight and cost of similar performers, with flight testing set for mid July. Northrop aims to license produce in Australia and Japan and to form supply pools for SE Asia and NATO allies, attracting observers from NATO nations.

Los Angeles A.ap.router Australia Yesterns NATO Northrop Corporation Northrop Japan Italy Belgium Netherlands Washington

Singapore Poll Victory Sparks Talks Of Merger And Bases

The People's Action Party wins a sweeping Singapore election with aims to retain British military bases and seek a merger with independent Malaya to the north. Lee Kuan Yew warns merger could cost 45,000 jobs tied to bases, may take years, and promises no sudden withdrawal that harms constitutional defense control.

People's Action Party Singapore Malaya Ty Reader Lee Kuan Yew Seth Singacre BAT

South Australian Flu Deaths Total 12

South Australian influenza toll reached 12 with deaths reported in Allan Berry Davin of James Town and Maceal of an Adelaide suburb. The report notes influenza cases at a hospital, about 95 admitted since the epidemic began, and mentions several named individuals among the deceased.

Enza Allan Berry Davin Tames Town Alleg North Pee Tamwae Maceal Northfield River Idepital

Opposition seeks new elections to oust Ceylon government

Former Minister Dr Philip Gunawardene said Colombo opposition parties will unite to force Bandaranaike's government from office if elections are not held. He warned the coalition has collapsed and Parliament lacks a working majority after resignations and defections. Gunawardene also faced a defamation charge over remarks about deputy inspector Sidney Zoysa, with a July 6 hearing set.

Colombo A.a.p.reuter Ceylon Bandaranaike Food and Agriculture Philip Gunawardene Lay House of Representatives Calombo Sidney Zoysa

Eighteen Die In Merlebach French Coal Mine Blast

Eighteen miners were killed in a violent explosion at the Sainte Fontaine coal mine in Merlebach, 2000 feet underground. Sealing work was underway on a dangerous side shaft when the blast occurred, as 35 more miners were reported trapped. Technicians nearby were measuring gas levels in four parallel access passages.

Sainte Fontaine Merlebach Pealpe

Soviet Khrushchev visit to Albania signs peace pact

The Soviet Union and Albania sign a peace pact following Khrushchev’s six day visit to Tirana. The agency report notes the declaration had no stated deadline and cites reactions from the Albanian leadership.

Soviet Union Albania London Sunaay P. Reuter Tirana Jan Papcenetiey Alania Khrushchev

Malaya reacts cautiously to Singapore election win

Kuala Lumpur observers and officials react with restraint after the People’s Action Party victory in Singapore. Malayan Premier Abdul Razak issues a formal statement while others urge careful, guarded comments as Kuala Lumpur weighs Singapore’s new government.

Kuala Lumpur Reuter Malaya People’s Action Party Sratland Ioe Kuala Tnt Abdul Razak Tunku Abdul Jabeen Alliance Singapore Foutscheeevert Wew Ghinset Alka Lee Maleya Wi Agatha

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