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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 01, 1959

Page

6

Portable Nuclear Power Plant Mockup Unveiled by Lockheed

A mockup portable nuclear reactor by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's Nuclear Products Branch showcases a unit capable of generating heat and power for multiple manufacturing plants. The display outlines fuel rods and enrichment details for power production and heating, intended for rugged, remote use in harsh climates.

Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Nuclear Products Ineotrgia USA COPS Vike Portable Wehr Pwer

Iraqi Premier Kassem Says Public Attitude Shifts Toward US Britain

Baghdad reports quote Premier Nuri al Kassem acknowledging that Iraqi papers and people may have pushed anti British and anti American sentiment too far. He says public views are influenced by poverty and that improved relations with the United States and Britain could turn the people toward viewing them as friends.

Bagdad P. Reuter Britain America Iraq Neral Kassem Budi Bevis

Road Toll Deaths in NSW and Victoria Reach High Toll

A deadly weekend on New South Wales and Victorian roads leaves sixteen dead and many injured. Victims include James Broasstovk 24 Mildura Lloyd Norman Adderson 22 Mildura and Rodney Ryvert of Mildura, with other fatalities across Marrickville Hawthorn and Hamilton areas. Serious crashes involve a high speed crash near Marrickville and a head on collision near Hawthorne, plus a fatal motorcycle crash at Kanwal and a car overturning near Mareeba.

New South Wales Victorian Victoria Chakramart Austalan Road Safety Council G Pathan Voespeed Australia Nsw Weil Aderick Mhatarra Marrickvalles Ernest James Sanby Marrickville

Vickers Viscount Delivers 400th Airliner In London

The Vickers Armstrongs plant in London delivered its 400th Viscount turbo prop airliner, touted by a spokesman as the most successful British civil aircraft and among the world's best sellers.

London

New Archbishop of Sydney Enthroned

The ceremony installed the new Archbishop of Sydney with archdiocesan rites and prayers. Dignitaries from Protestant churches and representatives attended the service. The assembly praised the gospel message and called for continued church revival in the city.

Sydney Church of England Christ Algre Billy Graham Arcbishop

Escapees Thought Armed Near Bigga After Break-In

Police hunt two escapees from Berrima Prison in heavy bush country near Bigga north of Crookwell. They may be armed after a house on the Bigga Crookwell Road was broken into, with food, a leather jacket and a 22 rifle stolen. A warder was seriously hurt during the escape.

Sydney Bigga Crookwell Bigga-Crookwell Anthony James Foster Brian Thomas Bullock

Jordan seeks U N Security Council seat bid backed by Arab states

Jordan announces candidacy for the Arab States seat on the United Nations Security Council. The move seeks backing from Arab delegations to replace Tunisia when its two year term ends next January 31.

Jordan U.N. Security Council New York A.A. P.reuter U.N Security Council Tunisia

Seven Die In Ecuador Riot Portovidio Garrison Turmoil

In Portovidio Manabi province Ecuador riots after the funeral of soldier Pablo Arronio Garcia left seven dead and about 200 injured. An army officer was lynched after defending the garrison for two hours. Government sent three planeloads of parachute troops. later reports said the situation was calm.

Quito Ecuador AAP Reuter Portovigio Manabi Pablo Arronio Garcia

Mille Miglia car race turns into slow mountain rally

Nearly 100 cars started the Mille Miglia in Brescia, now a slow 30 mph mountain rally after the 1957 disaster that killed the Marquis of Portago, his co driver, and a spectator. The race ends today amid heavy speed restrictions.

Brescia Reuter British United Press Marquis of Portago

Malayan Government Wins State Polls in Sweeping Victory

Kuala Lumpur Malayan Government retained power after state elections delivering a sweeping win across Kedah Perlis Malacca and Perak as results come in from one electorate. The ruler alliance led with 23 seats while the Socratist Front and independents held a few seats. This marks the government’s fifth straight statewide victory.

Kuala Lomple Sontay XAT Reuters The Malvsam Inst Jnieht Rule Jug Alliance Socratist Pront Tank Abdul Rahman Calliance Kedah Perlis Malacca Perak

Monkeys Freed From Space Flight Capsules

US Army doctor Donald slunken oversees release of monkeys from space capsules. Monkeys dined on peanuts and peanut cracker sandwiches as photographers circled. NASA notes extreme heat from lights. monkeys to be observed long term for radiation and weightlessness effects. Mystery: Able lacked a telegraphic transmitter due to no room in her capsule.

Donald Slunken National Aeronauics and Space Administration NASA Wy Dn Able Space

Woman Fails To Support Duchess Claim

In Hamburg a court heard that Fra Anna Anderson, who claims to be Grand Duchess Anastasia, refused a court interpreter and a doctor. Barbara Mecklenburg contends Anderson is Franziska Schanzkowska, citing scars as proof. Fra Gertru Filetik testified recognition of Anderson dates to 1938.

Jlamburg Anastasiay Bane Briel United Press Backen

Six Week-end Road Accidents Reported to Canberra Police

Six accidents were reported to Canberra police at the week end. Three were major accidents. On Saturday morning two cars collided at Byre Street and Canberra Avenue. Drivers Alli John Goodwin and John Finlay escaped injury. Kenneth Leonard Girdler suffered bruises when his car ran off Fairbaire Avenue. A utility truck wheel fell off near Capital Hill, and Josif Omerza lost control, overturning several times. Omerza sustained injuries.

Canberra Byre Street Canberra Avenue Alli John Goodwin Bure House John Finlay Barnes Oxley Street Kingston Kenneth Leonard Girdler Yenda Fairbaire Avenua Mighty Girdler

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