12 Mar 1958
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1958
Page
1
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Rebels report 10 battalions landed near Padang and Bengalis on Sumatra as Dutch and Indonesian forces clash along the coasts. Caltex halts operations in 225 installations while fearing a wider civil war. The State Department says Americans in Sumatra should stay vigilant, with rebel leaders vowing to fight on city streets if beaches fail.
A Argentina Air Force jet fighter crashed in flames on a busy suburban street. At least 10 people died including the pilot and several children. The blazing wreckage struck trees, street lights, and poles, leaving a deadly debris path across about 500 yards.
Prime Minister Menzies urged calm over unemployment saying the situation is not dire and no government would panic. He cited £8 million loan council support, £15 million from the Central Bank, and measures to boost industry while defending Liberal policies and housing progress.
Crown Prince Seif Al Adee Albets and Abdel Nasser announced in Cairo that Yemen would federate with Egypt and Syria forming a united Arab republic. The historic accord followed talks with former Syrian President Shukri al-Quwatli and others.
A historic film program at Capitol and Civic Theatres revisits the 1913 Capital Hill ceremony where Denman named the city Canberra. The National Library Film Division aids the screening, tying past city identity to recent Royal visit reels shown for the commemorative night.
Dulles warns SEATO of a fresh Communist plan amid tensions from Indonesia's Sumatra invasion and intensified SEATO attacks. He notes openness to ideas with NATO and Baghdad Pact, while Asian leaders seek more aid from the United States and regional partners.
A concrete footpath will be built on the southern side of David Street between Turner School and McCaughey Street this financial year. The northern side path extends from Bagot Street to the bridge this year and to McCaughey Street next year. Sealing Petrie Street between Bunda and Ballumbir Streets and provision of a footpath are to be completed by May 1 this year.
A 12 year old girl, Francis Bouthwell of Banner Street, O'Connor, was treated at Canberra Community Hospital after a cycle fall on Moore Street yesterday morning. She suffered a laceration to the right thigh believed caused by the handlebar. ambulance men attended the scene.
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