Negan and Rid Finish Eight in Nine Match
Neqan and Rid completed an eight nine finish in a close match. The brief contest featured observed effort and a sharp finish by both players.
06 May 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 06, 1957
Page
1
Neqan and Rid completed an eight nine finish in a close match. The brief contest featured observed effort and a sharp finish by both players.
The Tass text quotes a Bonn letter from Russian Ambassador Smirnov to Chancellor Adenauer urging a clear West German refusal to arm forces with nuclear weapons. A military commentator warns of counter blasts targeting bases in Western Europe, while noting no mention of a Soviet renunciation. Another broadcast argues nuclear arms in Europe would give Russia a monopoly. A Greek service cites U.S. contingents in Greece and warns Greece would bear consequences if used for atomic attacks. Spaak hopes NATO states receive tactical atomic arms soon, linking to the Russian letter campaign.
The Swedish court states Earl Douglas-Hone lacks money and position and cannot marry the princess. Princess Margaretha, previously living in London, was kept away from him as the Royal Family acts to prevent contact. She has since been moved between Denmark and Stockholm, under royal direction.
Sydney man Joseph Cummins, 65, visited his nephew Arthur Brown, 52, a travelling showman, in Ellington last night. Brown collapsed after a fight in a yard. Police have arrested an 88-year-old Welsh farmer as a person of interest. The exact cause of death is not yet determined.
In Brisbane the Gair group gains momentum as Labour electoral committees and branches back the breakaway led by Premier Gair. The Mulgrave and Freshwater branches as well as Condaming Electorate units vote in favor and seek intervention from the Federal Labour Party to resolve the Queensland dispute. Stanthorpe ALP branch splits to form the first Queensland Labour Party branch.
Sydney reports Admiral Stump will visit Canberra tomorrow at 3 p.m. to meet Governor General Sir William Slim, attend a dinner and reception at the American Embassy, then depart for Adelaide and Perth, returning to America by May 14.
Right Rev. E H Borgmann laid the foundation stone of Philip's Church Centre in Turner O Connor yesterday. Also pictured are the parish rector Rev E G Bude and other clergy and church officials participating in the ceremony.
D L P leaders met in Sydney to revive the Industrial Group movement. Assistant State secretary F P Rooney told delegates that the party must support the Groups to recapture control of key national unions. He warned that a united front with ALP and Communist elements had weakened anti Communist influence. The Rev A W Laing urged pledging full assistance to reconstitute the movement. The conference passed the resolution unanimously.
Sir Pierson Mi egre of Britain warned Egypt at the World Affairs conference that interrupting canal traffic would devastate its income and hurt global trade. He urged continued open access and considered alternative routes and pipelines to secure future energy and freight costs.
Tension rose as Honduras and Nicaragua exchange accusations of border strikes. Honduran officials said planes bombed Nicaraguan positions north of the Segovia River, while Nicaragua warned against further Honduran strafing and urged restraint despite Radio broadcasts calling for rapid mobilization. Authorities sought to avoid war.
In Adelaide on Sunday senior physicist Mr B W Worthley announced tests showed radio activity in rain through the week but not at dangerous levels. He cautioned that past explosions leave radioactive material in the air and future bomb tests require watchful monitoring.
Sydney report notes Arthur Laurence Spooner, brother of Minister for National Development Senator W H Spooner, served as president of the Country Golf Association and member of the NSW Golf Council.
On medical advice it is unlikely Mr Menzies will be back at Parliament House this week and he will rest at the Prime Minister's Lodge. His condition is a slight fever. Canberra advisers Dr J Nantes and Dr J Holt say his recent tropical tour contributed to fatigue and no major cabinet business changes are planned.
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