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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1957

Page

6

Fragments Hint At Hidden Figure Behind Veil

A garbled fragment hints at a figure behind a veil or curtain in an unseen scene. Names, dates, or places are unreadable, leaving the core mystery ambiguous and open to interpretation.

Vaccine likely to be available in state health drive

More than 30 000 doses of the new virus vaccine are to be produced by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories and made available to state health departments to protect hospitals and communities. Public health authorities report limited fatalities from influenza and note measures include cinema and school closures. Foreign exchange approvals enable import of medicines to combat the epidemic as parts of Asia face rising cases.

Commonwealth Ath Townley State Health Hospitala Ie Wallace Ead Venter R Reuter Oflumin Delhi Moodly Bay Rere Hatios Sumatra

Hester to Fight Johnston in Australia Debut Match

Sydney promoter Harry Miller announced American middleweight Billy Hester will debut in Australia against Don Johnson at Sydney Stadium. The bout is set for June 24 or 31 with Hester leading a team of American boxers aiming to win in Australia.

Sydney Billy Hester Don '"Bronco Johnson Sydney Stadium Harry Miller Hester Johnston Miller Australia

Egyptians To Accept Sterling pagos and visits hinted

Reports from AP and Reuters recount mixed diplomacy. Egypt may allow sterling payments for canal dues while talk of a royal visit by the Queen surfaces. Dr Pauling calls for a halt to testing and 2000 scientists join the appeal. Albania under armed patrols and regional diplomacy feature in subsequent dispatches.

Khrushchev Deplores Atomic Weapon Exports in Helsinki

In Helsinki on Friday Khrushchev told the Russo Finnish Society that export of atomic weapons and foreign military bases threaten peace. He noted Soviet base removal from Porkkala and urged others to follow suit. He warned neighbours’ moves toward new wars via aggressive pacts and alliances.

Helsinki A.a.p.-Renter Soviet Communist Party Khrushchev Marshal Bulganin Gromyko Soviet Union Porkkala Finland Kekkonen

Canadians Go To Polls Today

Canadians head to the polls to elect a new Parliament as the Liberal Party led by Prime Minister Laurent is favored to extend its 22 year rule. The Conservatives hold the 265 member House of Commons with about nine million voters eligible in British Columbia and Alberta among 115 candidates.

Ottawa Monaaya A. Pt Liberal Party Bt. Laurent House of Commons British Columbia Alberta Rative

Franco Sets Out Plan To Widen Spanish Liberties

General Franco said in Madrid in an interview with a Catholic newspaper that his government will revise laws regulating liberties to permit wider and better use. He claimed Spain has harmonised freedom with authority and would avoid risking liberties for appeasement while perfecting the legal framework to allow broader use of liberties.

Mannld Monasy AAP Reuter General Franco Madrid Catholic News National Catholic Welfare Conference of New York

NSW Suspends Salk Injections Amid Vaccine Delay

Dr. Meyers reports NSW halted anti polio injections while Commonwealth Serum Laboratories plans to resume deliveries in about a week. Councils cannot schedule clinics weeks ahead without steady supplies, and vaccines must be used promptly when received.

Sammung Snd de i Meyers

Union Claims Hotel Kitchen Floor Unsafe

The Federation of Liquor Trades Union informs the Cancellation Commissioner that Hotel Canberra Ltd kitchen floor is dangerous and staff have fallen. The union seeks a disability allowance of 65 marking daily for each affected kitchen worker unless the floor is repaired.

Union Federated Liquor Trades Uniona A. McVeigh Hotel Canberra Ltd

U.S. Mission to Advise Australia on Armed Services Equipment

U S officials concluded talks with Australia on general equipment needs for the Royal Australian Air Force and Army. The discussions covered aircraft types for fighters and transports and outlined proposals for priority equipment and Australian production policy.

Bir Fallip United States Department of Defence Autralian Armed Services Royal Australian Air Force Reid Philip

Man Killed In Lebanese Election Clash

On the first day of Lebanon's general elections a fatal clash between rival groups occurred. About 200000 voters in Beirut and South Lebanon participated to decide pro Western versus neutral camp alignment while counting began and early results were expected.

Labanon A.a.p.reuter Ibeirut Lebanon Polly Beirut

Finn Union Rebuffs Reds at 50th Federation Anniversary

The Finnish Trade Union Federation refused Soviet attendance at the 50th federation anniversary in Helsinki. Khrushchev’s guests entered with a ceremonial fanfare but were not acknowledged by speakers. President Kekkonen received an ovation from a 10,000 crowd as the Finnish anthem played. The report suggests no Finnish concession on Karelia and signs of a possible unresolved Red visit.

A.A.P Finland Trade Union Federation Admimal Khrushchev Mat Olympic Stadium Kekkonen Mall Fielskca Karelia

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