Crisis Point at Geneva Berlin Talks Stall Over Peace Treaty
Reports from Geneva indicate Soviet and Western leaders clash as Gromyko demands peace treaty terms tied to one year occupation and divided Germany. Western ministers warn talks will fail without concessions, while Moscow hints at alternative Berlin plans and broader security concerns.
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NSW unions press 33 hour week plan across industries
Secretary Kenny of the Labor Council says ACU will push for a 33 hour week under federal awards with a 4 hour reduction in the ACTU policy. He notes automation boosts productivity and that the 30 hour target may be reached in stages. Premier Cahns announces mines hours cut from 40 to 37.
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Home Building Costs Stable Until August
Canberra home building costs would not rise before August due to a 15 shillings per week increase in the Federal basic wage. A Canberran Master Builders Association spokesman said builders would be paid £2 5s above the award wage for 12 months from August 21, 1958, after which settlement would determine any further rises. Retailers expect delays in passing on costs, with Footwear and stock turnover influencing early price changes.
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Radiation dangers and benefits balance urged in Commons
The Prime Minister told Parliament that any rise in man-made radiation carries dangers to mankind but its advantages, especially medical radioactivity, must be weighed. He cited ongoing Geneva talks aiming to reach agreement to limit additions, acknowledging cancer risks for individuals while stressing the need for practical benefits.
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Underground Railway Plan Advances in Melbourne
The Melbourne Parliament approves a 25 million underground rail project funded by a bond on city properties and a state grant. Minister Sir Arthur Warner backs starting construction within seven years, linking Spencer Street Latrobe Street Parliament House and Treasury Gardens to connect the Richmond and Flinders Street network.
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NATO Planes From France May Be Transferred To U.K.
Britain ready to base about 250 United States fighter bombers in UK as French veto over stockpiling atomic weapons prompts possible transfer. Cabinet talks in London and Geneva discussions with France reflect push to keep NATO military strength intact and consider British storage of more hydrogen bombs.
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Two Prisoners Escape Beechworth Prison Underground
Two inmates escaped Beechworth Prison near Albury after 6 pm. They forced a heavy wire mesh window then crawled through a bath room window and climbed the 18 ft outer wall. Last seen locked in cells at 6 pm. Ukrainian-born Bondarenko 21 of Day Street Sunshine and Brice Richard Johnson 26 of Railton Avenue Preston are at large. Bondarenko faced a 12 month sentence for pigage breaking and explosives possession while Johnson served three years for grievous bodily harm.
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Canberra plans grouped home sites for private builders
The Australian Interior Minister Mr Freeth announced a scheme to provide groups of Canberra home sites for speculative builders. The National Capital Development Commission will dispose of hundreds of residential blocks in groups from 50 to 60 blocks to streamline private building and reduce reliance on single-block auctions. The department will hold an auction of residential leases at Albert Hall on July 21 and 22.
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