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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 03, 1959

Page

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Red offers compromise as Berlin talks resume

The article reports renewed diplomacy between Britain and the Soviet Union over Germany with Macmillan and Khrushchev holding substantive talks in Moscow. A possible East West foreign ministers conference was floated for Vienna or Geneva, while a heads of government meeting remained anticipated. The thaw included a 90 minute Lloyd Gromyko session to prep for future talks, and Khrushchev noted a real toothache kept him from Kiev.

aLers Careiy CF Gics Lloyd Gromyko Germany American Associated Press Macmillan Moscow Leningrad Khrushchev Russia Vienna Geneva West Berlin Kiev Selwyn Lloyd Gromoyko Neeting Mikoyan Macmillar

East German Talks Open On Berlin Crisis Peace

The Soviet ambassador Pervukhin met East German leaders Ulbricht and Grotewohl to discuss peace treaty proposals and the liquidation of the West Berlin occupation. Khrushchev's Leipzig visit looms as Washington weighs new security moves while China warns the West. Senator Jackson urges added divisions as a show of resolve.

ADN Pervukhin Herr Mr Pervukhin Herr Grotewohl Herr Ulbricht Germany West Berlin Soviet Union China Berlin Associated Press Hongkong Peng Tebi Huai United States West Germany Ashington Jackson Washington Eisenhow Senate Armed Services Committee Russell U.S

Lava Threat Triggers Mass Evacuations on Mount Cameroon

Hundreds flee the Mount Cameroons region near the French British border as lava from a volcanic eruption threatens nearby villages. Evacuation efforts mobilized quickly to ensure civilian safety.

Yaqunde French Cameroons A.A.P. Reuter Mount Cameroons British Cameroons

New Parliament Roof Leaks During Torrential Rain

A £38,000 galvanized iron roof added to Parliament House failed to keep out rain. In a 15 minute downpour, water entered Kings Hall and Labour Senate lobbies, prompting staff to bring in buckets and mops to manage puddles.

Parliament House Kings Hall Labour Senate

Comfortable Night For Mr. Dulles

Doctors reported Secretary of State John Foster Dulles made progress and had an exceedingly comfortable and restful night at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington.

Washington A.A.P U.S Mr. Dulles Walter Reed Army Medical Dulles

Constitution Hull Damaged In Collision With Tanker

The Constitution collided with the Norwegian tanker Jal anta about 10.40 a.m. five miles off Ambrose beacon near New York Harbour. A 20ft section of the tanker was cut adrift but remained afloat while both ships were towed to a Brooklyn repair yard. No deaths or injuries were reported among the skeleton crew of 110 on the Constitution or the 40 crew on the tanker. Officials search for radar failures as fog shrouds the area.

Constitution Ambrose Fightship New York Harbour Coast Guard Brooklyn

Move To Change Oysiy US Roads Financing

Cabinet considers a new road financing plan replacing petrol tax returns with special grants based on population, state size, and vehicle numbers. Aimed at June expiry of the Commonwealth Aid Roads Grant, the proposal explores limited taxing powers for states and a loan council style body for uniform tax rules.

Oysiy US Commonwealth Tasmania Victoria Grants Commission Loan Council

Fishing Boat Split and Sunk Near Kempsey

A fishing boat was cut in half and sunk by a trawler at Trial Bay about 30 miles north of Kempsey. The two crewmen Gordon Young aged 73 and Roy Hill about 46 from South West Rocks were rescued unharmed after being thrown into the water during the six mile off Grassy Head incident. Attempts were made to salvage the vessel but half the hull surfaced briefly before sinking again.

Kempsey Trial Bay Grassy Head Gordon Young Roy Hill Ode Oaks

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