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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 08, 1958

Page

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Fleet Ready for Invasion of Celebes

Indonesian military commanders prepare a fleet to seize the rebel stronghold in North Celebes as government sources cite ongoing drives from Djakarta toward Sumatra and Celebes to end the rebellion. Premier Dr. Djuanda confirms arrival of Soviet styled jet trainer aircraft.

Djakarta Ienter Arcupe Celebes Indonesia Ado Celeb Pei Benda Ne Meng J. F. Wacouw Ted Weigl Pomenas Civecces Dr. Bu Bandrio U.B Amir Howard Jones Cele Tolbes Singapore Tight Vower West Sumatra Cay Il Bollenggt Steuer Eld Weat Sumatra Jakarta Sjafruddin Djuanda Europe

Eisenhower warns of balanced terror and global threat

President Eisenhower warned at a Republican dinner that the United States faces a era of balanced terror from communist imperialism. He urged enactment of a sweeping defence reform, renewed mutual security, and free trade worldwide to ensure national survival and liberty.

Eisenhower Congress Anhower Hief America

Seiffert Seeks Limits on Zatchment Board Power

Sydney parliament member Mr. Seiffert announced plans to curb the Zatchment Area Protection Board. He would amend the Lands Act and Conservation Act to restrict the board while backing Snowy Mountains Authority moves to grant new leases for grazing next summer.

Sydney Weanesaay Seiffert Lab Monaro Canada

Pleven to Form Cabinet Amid French Political Crisis

Rene Pleven notified President Rene Coty he would form a new government. He plans a cabinet selection with ministers and outlines programs including North Africa policy currency stabilisation and constitutional reform. He aims to directly engage Tunisia's Bourguiba and limit foreign interference in Algeria while seeking stable nationalist support.

Paris P.reuter Rene Pleven Rene Coty Ale Rave M. Pleven North Africa Tunisia Bourguiba Good Offices Algeria

NATO Ministers Back Summit Approach Amid East West Talks

The two day NATO ministerial debate yielded near agreement on pressing to a summit, with Canada urging steady, careful preparations. Smith stressed maintaining momentum while avoiding premature conclusions, echoed by Selwyn Lloyd and Dulles. London reports also flag Kremlin turmoil possibly delaying talks.

Reuter Canada Smith NATO United States Moscow Thompson Copenhagen Soviet Union France Nate Selwyn,Lloyd John Foster Dulles London Daily Mail Kremlin Hiera Georgi Malenkow Russia Molotov The Ulan Bator Outer Mongolia

Magistrate Praises Police Bravery On Commemoration Day

In Sydney a magistrate urged respect for police during a Commemoration Day incident. William Peter Davies of St Andrews College faced charges of offensive behaviour after a crowd including university students gathered in Martin Place. Constable Warren described Davies among several who blocked the roadway.

Sydney Hodgson William Peter Davies St. Andrew's College Martin Place Warren Phillip Street Davies Martin Pictoa

Two Miners Killed by Seven-Ton Slab at Richmond Main

In Newcastle on a Wednesday two miners were crushed to death when a seven ton slab toppled at Richmond Main Colliery, Kurrl. The victims were Hubert Blackwell, 58, of Deakin Street Kurt, and Walter Simpson, 38, of Hopetoun Street Kurz. Other miners dug to reach them in vain.

Newcastle Richmond Main Kurrl Hubert Blackwell Deakin Street Kurt Walter Simpson Hopetoun Street Kurz

Planes Chosen for War Reasons in Australia Defence

In Parliament Mr Osborne states Australia will receive twelve aircraft from November 1958 to January 1959 at £925 500 each. Spare engines and parts add £332 000 per plane. The jets will support Navy Army and Air Force units domestically and overseas under ANZUS and SEATO.

Bryant Lab. Wills House of Representatives Osborne Australia U.S ANZUS SEATO Ues

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