22 Jun 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1956
Page
1
Sir Arthur Fadden announced strict safety measures were followed and ordered an inquiry into the atomic cloud event. In Tokyo scientists warned of radioactive rain over Japan with readings at 40 000 counts per minute, while a government bill to protect the public from radiation was planned for the Diet session.
In Melbourne the ACTU Special Congress condemned penal clauses of the Federal Government's Conciliation and Arbitration Act and urged stronger action. Labor figure Mr Cahill warned against tolerating the bill, arguing unions must have unfettered rights similar to General Motors and accusing the measure of hindering the union movement.
President Tito arrived in Kiev and stated that all past mistakes between Russia and Yugoslavia should be forgiven. He spoke during the visit, implying a thaw in relations and signaling a move toward improved ties with the Soviet Union.
Canberra recorded the coldest June temperature in 16 years with 19.8C air and 17.0C ground readings at 7.15 am at Fairbairn Station. Frost was heavy and several accidents occurred as wet roads and icy footpaths caused at least one pedestrian to slip.
A one year old in Nashville Tennessee was reportedly pronounced dead by doctors on Tuesday but revived hours later after adrenal injection and resuscitation attempts. Hospital officials say the child began breathing and was revived after efforts Mr. and Mrs. Green reported the child had been found at home and subsequently rushed to hospital.
The senate backed a government bill by a single vote with Senator Seward abstaining and Senator Wright sliding from a decisive stance. He warned against swaying party control and noted possible fallout for the Watereide Workers' Federation while Senator Cameron returned from Melbourne for the A C T U Congress. The narrow tally underscored the chamber’s fragile majority amid Labour Party effort.
In Melbourne the A C T U Special Congress grants the Interstate Executive power to oppose features in the Stevedoring Industry Bill. The discussion hints at union resistance and potential legislative deadlock if Canberra votes had shifted.
In the House of Representatives debate on Commonwealth State universities grants Mr Crean accused opponents of restricting academic freedom. Dr Cameron and Dr Evatt clashed over Sir Howard Florey and university independence while Sir Howard’s resignation and views at conferences were discussed. Several MPs urged caution against politically indoctrinating staff and called for a robust funding mechanism.
Rus. reports describe an hour long military parade in Cairo led by Egyptian Premier Col. Nasser marking the canal evacuation celebrations. British Centurion and Valentine tanks and hundreds of armoured carriers were displayed by Egyptian crews with units from Jordan Sudan Syria Lebanon Libya Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
The 25 million Australian loan was oversubscribed within three hours of being offered in New York. Marvan Stanley and Co. said the issue was heavily oversubscribed and will be used to cover VR0 rolls and Commonwealth works for capital projects in Australia.
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