19 Jun 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1956
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item mentions a game or exhibition tied to a three section or division. The text is unclear but suggests a routine event or contest with involved parties unnamed. Further readable details are insufficient to identify places people or organizations.
In a tense finish, Sayed Weir pressed forward as the clock wound down, attempting a final shot that narrowly missed, leaving a close one-goal margin and underscoring the competitive drive of both teams.
A violent forest blaze in Cyprus killed nine British troops amid an anti terrorist operation. Evacuation by helicopter, hospitals filled with casualties, and unresolved questions about whether terrorists started the fire near Grivas headquarters. U S officials condemned the Cyprus killings as media reports noted further bombings and Greek and British officials expressed concern.
Honolulu reports FBI suspects a serviceman disclosed a recently slipped H bomb misfire. The Advertiser notes authorities focus on Wettoe Bikini timing and whether the drink or nightclub report affected the drop. Bikini impact described as modest and not altering experiment results, per Secretary Quarles.
NYWOOD Monday. Jazz guitarist Dillard, 30, of Red Vo Trlo, was burned to death in an apartment fire reportedly started by a red cigarette. The blaze quickly spread through the stairs hall before firefighters brought it under control.
Japan proposes a 50 000 member Home Guard by March 31, 1961 with a bill possible in December. The guard would augment regular forces and each member would get 20 days training annually. It remains unclear if service would be voluntary or conscripted.
In Stockholm on Monday Avery Brundage president of the International Olympic Committee said future Olympians may be required to sign a declaration of amateur status and intent to remain so. He warned that defining amateurism could keep sports from becoming stepping stones to professional careers and hinted boxing might be banned. The meeting also discussed an international convention to restrict use of Olympic words and symbols commercially.
Patrick Shaw the new Australian Ambassador to the German Federal Republic meets President Theodor Heuss after presenting credentials in Bonn. Also present is Joachim von Merkatz, German Upper House affairs minister.
The Federal Executive took six hours to select the new State Executive for 42. It includes 19 anti Groupers and six neutrals with a balance of former Industrial Group supporters. Notable reappointed members are M. McCarney A. Marsh K. Murphy and J. Markham. F Campbell is president and W R Colbourne general secretary.
White collar groups in two states unite to form the Australian Council of Salaried and Professional Officers Association. The new body will unite nearly 25 associations including the Australian Insurance Staffs Federation and Australian Bank Officials Association. Secretary EB Williams said white collar unions had relied on the ACTU to push for better conditions and pay.
Four United States destroyers will visit Brisbane from August 2 to 7 under the command of Squadron Commander Captain Park H. Brady U.S.N. The announcement by Minister for the Navy Senator O'Sullivan was made yesterday.
Parliament plans a winter recess after a 16 week sitting. The House of Representatives should adjourn late tomorrow night and the Senate on Thursday night or Friday morning. The Housing Agreement Bill remains in the House while the Senate debates the Arbitration Bill and the Stevedoring Industry Bill. External Affairs Minister Casey may address foreign affairs. Sittings are expected to extend into the early hours, especially in the Senate, barring delays by the Opposition.
London dispatch reports Italian Communist Party leader Signor Togliatti has gone into hiding after asking Soviet leader Khrushchev why Soviet Communism tolerated Stalin’s tyranny. He was accompanied by a five man bodyguard, his secretary and his adopted daughter.
In Adelaide the former Australia High Commissioner Ira London Sir Thomas Whit said he might re enter Australian politics. Sir Thomas with his wife the Oronsay reached Adelaide and disclosed he had refused a Conservative seat in the House of Commons. He planned a holiday and a look around before deciding his future, adding he is anxious to see if the standard of Australian politics has fallen here.
Paris reports Prime Minister Mollet announced the government’s resolve to crush the Algeria insurrection, saying the move has straightened the situation. He warned against doubt over France’s peace will and cited a cease fire appeal with guarantees. French forces meanwhile killed insurgents in two mountain bands.
Otto Strasser, 52, former Nazi who split with Hitler in 1932, announced a new political party in Bonn on Monday. His speech urged a neutral, reunited Germany as he pursued a political comeback amid a chorus greeting that included reactions to the Nazi past.
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