07 May 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 07, 1957
Page
1
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Chen reports a US move to base an atomic force on Formosa as part of a 1954 defense plan. He cites a cable from the Foreign Office and says the aim is to deter and repel attacks, strengthen regional security, support the Republic of China, and reassure ASEAN allies of US commitment against Communism.
The Trades Advisory Committee and Trades and Labour Council reported to Mr J McKie that the apprenticeship inspector post has been vacant for almost two years. They petitioned the Minister for Interior Mr Pate for a reply. A qualified tradesman appointment would be seriously considered, though no department announcement had been made.
A peace pact, brokered by a Tuatian peace mission, aims to halt Honduran and Nicaraguan hostilities. Despite unconfirmed reports of a Honduran push toward a Nicara gua town, leaders signed an accord to refrain from troop movements and protect territorial rights. The OAS group will travel to Honduras for formal alignment.
About 20 000 people gathered in Newcastle streets to watch the annual May Day procession. The greyhound owners and Trainor Aa were noted. the route included 800 marchers singing.
The Italian Government teeters on collapse after Vice-Premier Guiseppe Saragat urged the Social-Democrat Leader's party to quit. A resignation could deprive Antonio Segni's 22 month old cabinet of its parliamentary majority amid suspicions of internal coalition strains.
Sydney workers plan a Wednesday waterfront protest with 13,000 members of the Water at Workers' Federation in a Leichhardt Stadium meeting. Branch president J. Young says 3,000 men per day, or 65 percent of the union, cannot find jobs.
An official announcement by Foreign Minister Golda Meir urged the United Nations to intervene in Syria. Reports say Syrian outposts fired on Israeli fishermen in the Sea of Galilee region, wounding three, as two Jordanian generals sought political asylum in Damascus after a failed coup. Syrian editors criticized anti Nassers propaganda while Lebanon deported 60 Syrians and London experts urged a propaganda drive against Nasser to promote Western leadership.
The report aired claims of a royal residence proposal supported by the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Menzies said the idea has been advanced but faces insuperable difficulties and is impracticable, denying personal backing or intention to pursue such a plan.
Australian child actor Colin Miley Petersen has completed three months of secret filming in England. The Daily Mail reported the shoot was kept confidential due to a Home Office rule barring children under 12 from working in Britain.
Police responding to a burglary call in New York traced a suspect who admitted breaking in after a telephone rang in another room. The man told officers his curiosity got the better of him as he answered the call, revealing his intrusion.
Report from Singapore indicates a sharp influenza rise with several thousand cases, traced to Hong Kong. Singapore General Hospital reports about 3,000 influenza victims sought outpatient care. 20,000 school children and hundreds at clinics also affected. officials warn non fatal disease likely to reach Australia and New Zealand via travelers.
An appeal was issued by Mr Taylor of the Department of Interior urging careful fire use as dry stock feed runs low. A weekend blaze destroyed over 1100 acres on the Cavanagh property at Gundaroo Road, suspected to be started by children with matches.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting traders debated extending Saturday hours to 12 30 pm to aid shoppers while Charles Rogers and Sons and manager R I Thistledwaite opposed the change. Canberra remains the Australian city permitting late trading and the firm would continue Friday night trading when needed.
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