Liberal Criticizes Defence Plan In Parliament Debate
In the House of Representatives Mr Wentworth and other Liberals attacked the defence plan saying it fails to provide adequate military and civil protection. They warned Australia risks becoming a target for nuclear confrontation and urged frank discussion of civil abuses and the national training scheme. Mr Casey defended the position noting Australia’s unique strategic size and alliances while warning against overconfidence in avoiding war.
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Malpractices probe hits Adelaide Tax Department
A wide inquiry into the Adelaide Tax Department uncovers malpractices by about 15 officers, with three men already serving sentences for tax stamp fraud involving roughly £17,000. The investigations prompted calls for broader action and reforms.
City Council Plans Mass Layoffs Amid Company Shutdown
A local council proposes to furlough hundreds of workers as the company shutters operations. Officials indicated the move affects numerous staff and may trigger unemployment procedures while negotiations continue.
Fadden to Present Review in Parliament Tonight
The Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden will present the second annual economic review to Parliament in the House of Representatives at 8 o clock tonight. The Prime Minister Mr Menzies was to deliver the statement but business has prevented him. The review is expected to cover economic developments of the last 12 months and forecast the near future.
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Khrushchev Unveils Sweeping Plan to Streamline Soviet Industry
Moscow reports Khrushchev announced a large reform to abolish more than 20 ministries by May and June, transferring functions to 92 national economic councils to coordinate industrial output. He said some ministries would merge and only eight of over 30 raw material ministries would be kept.
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Voroshilov backs Indonesia on West Irian claim
Soviet President Voroshilov told a Jakarta state dinner that the Soviet Union supports Indonesia's claim to West Irian as part of Indonesia. He noted growing trade and cultural ties with Indonesia under Sukarno and urged universal freedom social justice and world peace. A U S Marine tore down Indonesian flags at the visit prompting an apology from the U S Embassy.
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Gair Faces Legal Threat Over Parliamentary Fund
The Australian Labor Party threatens Supreme Court action against Mr. Gair for funds allegedly withdrawn from the State Parliamentary Labour Party fund. If he does not repay and account for receipts since 1952, the party seeks to compel repayment and to establish new party branches across Queensland.
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Labour Accepts Invitation To Visit Red China
The Australian Labour Party accepted an invitation to send a four member delegation to Communist China. Leader Dr Evatt said the trip would be ballot elected after next week’s caucus, with Evatt unable to join the delegation. It would depart in June while he attends a British Commonwealth Labour meeting in London.
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Price Favours Atom Weapons Over Conventional Artil lery
Chicago reports Army Secretary Brucker said atomic weapons may be chosen over traditional arms due to their cheapness and wide availability. He noted long range missiles shift emphasis to nuclear munitions and guided missiles across potential battle tasks.
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Military Chaplains’ Association
EU Approves Joint Guided Missile Research Plan
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Western European Union unanimously backs a recommendation urging member governments to collaborate on guided missile research and production. It calls the armaments committee to draft by August a plan for joint missile production and information pooling from Britain France West Germany Italy Belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg.
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Missiles Arrive in Formosa Amid U S Atomic Threats
Report from New York states guided missiles capable of carrying atomic warheads reached Formosa as Vice Admiral Stuart Ingersoll announced that the arriving missiles and Union forces were elemental. The dispatch notes U S Seventh Fleet command and tensions over military aid to the region.
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