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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 09, 1960

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Admission Lost Plane On Espionage

Washington reports the State Department admitted an American plane flew over the Soviet Union to gather information. Khrushchev claimed the shot down reaffirms an espionage mission, while Eisenhower’s summit plans face no change. Khrushchev detailed instruments for photography and radio locating aboard unit No. 10-10 in Turkey, commanded by Colonel William Shelton.

Washington A.A.P U.S Soviet Union Audi Khrush Khrushchev Turkey Adana William Shelton Withere Pakistan Norway State Department Moscow American Associated Press

Pilot Powers Named In Soviet Shootdown Plot

The article reports on alleged CIA pilot Francis Powers, identified by Khrushchev as involved in photographing Soviet missiles and radar defences. It notes his plane was shot down, the Soviet leader’s condemnation, and claims of powers usage, espionage, and possible U.S. apology discussions in Washington.

Pusimcezu Central Intelligence Agency Powers Supreme Soviet Khrushchev OSCOW Tal Kute Busia Nihchee Francis

Brezhnev Chosen as New Soviet President

Leonid Brezhnev, veteran Communist and Khrushchev protege, named successor to Marshal Kliment Voroshilov as President of the Soviet Union. The Supreme Soviet announced the move yesterday, noting Voroshilov’s long service and resignation.

New York Marshal Klimenti Varoshilov Soviet Union Leonid Brezhnev Supreme Soviet Voroshilov Fle Stalin Communist Party Russia Brezsnev Central Committee Khrushchey Khrushchev

U S Plans Resume of Underground Nuclear Tests

The Eisenhower administration announced a resumption of underground nuclear tests under contained conditions to avoid radioactive fallout and expand research to better detect underground explosions. The plan follows talks with Britain’s Macmillan and aligns with a potential Soviet treaty stance on a moratorium.

U.S White House Eisenhower Mr. Macmillan Camp Day Maryland Macmillan Soviet Union Aueerty Geneva America

Armstrong-Jones Earldom Rejected by Royal Advisors

London reports indicate Antony Armstrong-Jones and Princess Margaret resisted plans to grant him an earldom. Royal aides argued against changing titles to accommodate his status, with Queen and Prince Philip seen as opposed to the move. The debate centered on whether the couple should receive a title and public reception at the wedding.

London Sui A.a.etteuter Antony Armstrong-Jones Princess Margaret Allution the People Sunday Pictorial Mar Amona Arm Prince Philip bejstean-Jones Mary Philip Phi Ppunneatier Queen Elizabeth Immatrone Lunema

Waterfront Talks to Resume Today in Sydney

Waterfront conference resumes in Sydney today after Saturday adjournment. Shipowners to be represented by J Foster and Find, Waterside Workers Federation by federal president I Beitz and industrial officer Docker. Mealy to attend Melbourne Interstate Executive meeting.

Sydney Rence Justice Ashburner Commonwealth Arbitration Commission M. McMahon Messrs J. Foster Waterside Workers’ Federation 1. Beitz Docker 4. Mealy Melbourne ACT

Girl Killed by Railcar at North Adelaide Station

An eight year old girl named Georgina Taylor of Kilburn was dragged about ten yards between a moving railcar and the platform at North Adelaide railway station yesterday afternoon. She died about three hours after admission to Adelaide Children's Hospital.

Adelaide North Adelaide Georgina Taylor Kilburn

Policy Promotes Synthetics Over Wool Says Grower

Sydney reports Mr. G. B. Falkiner, Australian sheep breed er, cites U S and Australian push for synthetic fibres over wool. He says tariff and trade friction hurt Australian wool, while Americans favor synthetics in clothing and high tariffs on wool imports persist.

Sydney United States Australia G. B Falkiner Fakiner Caliie Astasis Reskin Austalia

Alsatian Bites Boy in Adelaide Attack

An eight year old Adelaide boy had his ear bitten off by an Alsatian dog. The ear lay on a lawn for two hours before surgery at Adelaide Children's Hospital. Gunars Valodze of Broadview Gardens was playing nearby when the dog attacked. three men assisted before the boy received 70 stitches to his face and neck.

Adelaide Adelaide Children's Hospital Broadview Gardens Gunars

No barrier to Indian royal visit debated by Indian PM

Indian Prime Minister Nehru said in London that a royal visit by the Queen to India is a question of risk, timing and circumstance. He noted invitations must come from India's President and stressed there is no barrier to such a visit in principle.

London P.reuter India Nehru

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