Plan Likely in Indonesia Sparks Power Shift
The government is temporarily vested in Sukarno as talks continue on a caretaker cabinet. Observers note the revolt in Sumatra, Borneo, and East Indonesia challenges Java dominance, with debates on emergency leadership and unity. The New York Times views the revolt as anti colonial but not succession.
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Sub Station Link Plans Near Guthega In Canberra Area
Utility officials outline construction of a new sub station linking Guthega to Queanbeyan to relieve Canberra line faults. The project aims to upgrade from 11kV to higher capacity, with Kingston Pierhouse transformers and feed to Deakin Yaralamis Barton Acton and city areas. Completion targeted by May, operations may pause traffic 7:15 to 7:80 tomorrow for testing.
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ALP Advances Education Aid Policy Change
The Federal ALP conference unanimously deleted from the platform the 1953 plank on financial aid to all education and inserted a clause directing aid for secondary and higher education via bursaries and scholarships. Delegates say aid would go to students beginning secondary education and not to primary students funded by the state.
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President Considers Use Of Emergency Powers Proposal
The New York Times reports the American Government weighing a constitutional amendment to empower the Vice President to exercise presidential powers in a national emergency. The Times notes the President reportedly approved the proposal days ago amid fears any disruption to Washington.
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Cargo ships trapped in ice near Wilkes Station freed by icebreaker
Two cargo ships Green Villa Victory and Arneb were wedged in Antarctic ice en route to Vincennes Bay to supply Wilkes Station. The US Navy icebreaker Glac i erom freed them, images show the relieved vessels clearing the ice and resuming progress.
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Egyptian General Arrives To Command Gaza
General Abdul Latif has arrived in the Gaza Strip to take duties as Egyptian Civil Governor. Crowds cheered while Arabs leaders viewed his move as reaffirming Egyptian sovereignty. Also in Gaza are UN Under-secretary Ralph Bunche and UNEF commander Major-General Burns. In Cairo, Nasser met with American and Canadian ambassadors as UN talks continue.
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Compromise Called on Arab Israeli Frontiers
British Foreign Minister Selwyn Lloyd said frontiers between Israel and Arab states must be compromised not redrawn, without sacrificing territory by either side. He urged UN involvement in Gaza administration and supported international status for the Gulf of Aqaba, while noting divisions over Nasser and Arab unity.
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New £190 Million Public Loan Opens March 27
The Treasury announces a new £190 million Commonwealth and State loan for 1957 58 to raise funds for loan works programmes. It offers three securities maturing in 1 8 and 19 years with options for holders of £142 million of securities maturing April 15 to convert. Tax relief and rates set at 4 and 5 percent with par issue price and multiples of £10 or £100. Conversion closes April 15, cash loan opens April 16.
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Man Dies in Hotel Fire at Dapto
A 20 year old hotel bar manager Kentt Reseck suffocated in the Dapto Hotel blaze. His body was found among the ruins after he reportedly woke to warning and returned to bed. Three children were dropped from a balcony. a baby was carried down a ladder by Capto volunteer chief W Arnold. A coal miner lifted over 16 people to safety. a married couple, Hamer Gosford and wife, lost £400 and a pearl ring amid the flames.
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Canada to Seek New Trade Pact
In Ottawa Friday, Finance Minister Walter Harris announced in the House of Commons that Canada will seek a review of its trade treaty with Australia. The talks aim to reduce restrictions on Canadian imports to Australia and assess the impact of the Australia United Kingdom agreement on Canadian exports. The government has received representations from primary and secondary producers urging changes to the 25 year old arrangements to raise trade on a broader and fairer basis.
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Sea Venoms Grounded Again by Navy Review
In Melbourne the Sea Venoms were grounded after a defect found in an airframe. Minister for the Navy Mr Davidson announced the grounding and said the planes would remain grounded pending a thorough investigation. This marked the second grounding of the Sea Venoms by the Navy.
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