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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

7

British Delta Wing Bombers For RAAF

London reports a British order valued at 200 million pounds for about 20 Vee bombers to equip the Royal Australian Air Force. The plan includes additional Vulcans and possibly Crescent winged Victors, seen as interim advanced types with high ceilings and long range for Australia.

London Asiatratia Naunes RAAF Australia Weenee Australan Purchasing Commission Brit Jain America Aircraf

UK Surplus With Payments Union Best For 2 Years

Britain shows a monthly surplus with the European Payments Union, aided by US defence aid and gold dollar inflows. Provisional figures place the UK’s surplus at about £32 million, to be settled in dollars with a 50 percent debt reduction to the Union.

London Britain European Payments Union U.K

Stewards' Inquiries at Rosehill Races

At Rosehill, stewards adjourned the Devil's Wind inquiry until next Saturday for evidence from part owner and paddock bookmaker Jack Mandel. In the Finisterre inquiry no action was taken amid race results including the Maiden Handicap won by To Be, with Dollarian and Ad via second and third. The program records multiple races with betting, times, and placements reflecting a busy meeting.

Jack Mandel Thompson Adving T. Mullane Dollarian i Selking Bani Sat Advia Beresford Hope Wice Tumne Palo Alto Prince Prince of Ley J. Thompson Bobriquet L. Coles Handa Too Electro W. Cook N. McGrowdie Seidisc Maynard Priory J. Gallagher Scheer Perry A Wynn Normand Mr. Philo Blue Regen Pien Imif Dewnroy Canady Finiserre D. Weir Blazing Star N. Bell Wood

Alleged Spy Sues London Newspaper Over Allegations

In London, Karl Strauss, a former Czech reportedly linked to Prague, sues Associated Newspaper Publishers over a Daily Mail article from 1951 alleging his espionage ties. The case covered accusations, denials, and wartime disclosures, with Strauss arguing the piece harmed his reputation.

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Senate debates Eisenhower trade bill amid fears of textile harm

Senator Lyndon Johnson warned the Senate against crippling amendments as he urged passage of an extended foreign trade bill. Senator Willis Harmon Howland and Senator John Rourneman defended the measure, arguing it would spur broader trade benefits while Alabama leaders contested claims of textile industry ruin from foreign competition. Congress faced decisions on extending reciprocal trade agreements for three more years and potential future tariff adjustments.

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