21 Jun 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
1
A Venezuelan Linea Aeropostal Constellation returning from Caracas to New York crashed near the coast after engine trouble. Coast Guard units assisted the search in darkness, with 64 aboard and 18 Americans among them.
Canberra’s housing shortage demands 1000 new units yearly for five years to overcome it, said Mr J Fraser in the House of Representatives. He accused the government of hampering the programme, delaying completion of flats in Braddon and missed targets, noting unemployed workers and faltering housing for public employees.
Commonwealth police officers inspect all traffic from Maralinga to mile camp as attempts proceed to verify the £5m proving range. Atomic weapon tests expected to occur within four-year span.
The Daily Mail reports Turkish sources confirm that if Britain signals handing Cyprus to Greece in any settlement, Turkey will attempt to hold the island by force. Troops are said to be assembled near Cyprus. Cyprus turmoil continues as a bomb targets a car carrying a chaplain to the burial of 19 British forest fire victims, wounding three Cypriots.
The Minister for Supply Mr Beale stated there is no danger from the atomic cloud from Monte Bello tests. He said particles at 5 000 to 10 000 ft have gone to sea while some minute particles at 15 000 to 20 000 ft drift inland then back toward the coast. He will issue a full statement on return to Canberra. Opposition Leader Evatt criticized Beale, saying safety claims require urgent review.
British politicians push to clean out vice empires and gang warfare in the West End. In Parliament Labour MPs plan to urge the government to crack down on lucrative vice monopolies run by men and women in the city’s most fashionable district.
Mr Leslie told the House of Representatives that the Public Accounts Committee based its findings on evidence from departmental officers and warned against sweeping reforms. He called for a complete overhaul of the Public Service but opposed a Public Service Board overhaul, citing its entrenched system.
Government fate hinges on waterfront legislation as two government supporters defect. Senator Seward of C.P. W.A. withdrew support during the Steve doring Industry Bill debate. Senator Cole of Tas opposed, threatening to block the measure with opposition votes. Senate adjourned early to avert a second reading defeat.
The Federal Labour Party in parliament unanimously backed a resolution on atomic test expenditures and research for strategic nuclear options. Some feared potential tests or Australia mainland involvement, but the party accepted a 13 member delegation invitation to Maralinga by Beale after a close vote.
In Canberra, public servants face cramped offices as officials debate where new buildings should be placed. Mr Calwell notes space in transferred offices must be found within Canberra and warns of far reaching economic consequences. He says transfers from Melbourne would require more housing and will be weighed in the next Budget.
President Eisenhower's health again dominates campaign status as personal physicians reveal he will need several more days in hospital delaying plans for a second term. The White House and Democrats face renewed questions about his fitness amid the hospital stay and ongoing recovery.
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