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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 09, 1960
Page
5
The shoot down of an American plane over Soviet territory sparked admissions of fault by Washington. Officials say the mission was not directed from Washington and a local commander erred. Khrushchev and Moscow press claims underscore tension while a calm, reduced climate is urged to prevent war talk.
Moira Armstrong of Deakin laments lack of shops in Deakin and asks why planning omits general stores or delis within walking distance. She notes delivery limits from Manuka and Yarralumla, bus unreliability, and centralised shopping zones. May 5.
The London summit of Commonwealth premiers faces crucial decisions on its unity and influence. Macmillan seeks backing to strengthen authority while addressing South Africa’s apartheid policy and global issues. Leaders including Nkrumah Nehru and Rahman push for a clear policy stance.
The article outlines tensions over apartheid South Africa and the potential impact on Commonwealth unity. It covers Nigeria, Kenya, Cyprus and West Indies paths to membership, the annuality of meetings, and a push for yearly full conferences to keep cohesion while defence, foreign policy and economic issues are reviewed ahead of a Paris summit report.
Adelaide figure Dr. A Grenfell Price appointed chairman of the National Library Council for a three year term. Acting Prime Minister McEwen praised his extensive career in literature, libraries, and education and noted the split of the National Library into two parts with an interim council.
Sydney reports Mr Dalziel ends his 20 year ALP linked service with a handshake and departs after a dispute over use of offices. He plans a public relations office and publication of articles on his long association with Dr Evatt.
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Calwell urged immediate action in many fields in a radio broadcast last night He accused the Government of complacency and said back-benchers showed despair He criticized Attorney General Sir Garfield Barwick on take overs and Treasurer Mr Halt on hire purchase saying Parliament lacked power and was a bankrupt institution
Tike Eséco of Caster and Re v E H BesTemarn will celebrate his seventh party day. He announced at the Goulbur Synod that he would retire at year’s end.
The vice-regal Governor-General, with personal staff, attended the premiere screening of Australia's Inland Mission film Australia’s Land of Tomorrow in Sydney on Saturday. He and his staff also joined morning service on Sunday at St Stephen Church, Sydney.
Immigration Minister Mr Downer announced a successful special drive this financial year to attract skilled workers to Australia. The target arrivals are 125000, ten thousand more than last year, with many skilled metal electrical tradesmen among entrants. He cited strong prosperity in Britain and Europe and high continental demand as factors boosting results.
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce sub committee discusses Landlord and Tenant Ordinance reforms shaping commercial interests. Members N Stanton G Hounen D B Mackie and R Rowell report notes to the minister Freeth and plan circulars for council members. The panel will report back at the next meeting.
Dennis G. M. Jackson, famed broadcaster and author, will headline the May 23 dinner opening the Freedom From Hunger Campaign by the Federal Council for Catholic Women of Australia. He will discuss The Problem of Asian Refugees in 1960, focusing on Hong Kong and the broader crisis of want in Asia.
Canberra University College students plan a three day welcome for seven Indian University students selected by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. The visitors, four men and three women, arrived in Perth and will reach Canberra on June 1. Peter Ryan said the Canberra visit could be the tour’s highlight with hosts offering accommodation and car access for scenic tours. A committee led by Mary Eccles Pat Flynn and John Maurer was elected to organize the arrangements.
The Soroptimist Club of Canberra donated a £250 cheque to furnish the Goodwin Centre, handed by Mrs. Gwenda Elliman at the fifth annual dinner with guests from Cooma Bowral North Sydney Parramatta and Sydney. Speakers hailed Soroptimism and noted international club growth and cross-border friendships.
Sir Mark discusses Australia’s lack of matching funding for basic research and argues that industrial progress requires both fundamental science and applied effort. He cites Asian and European contrasts, calls for Jaycees to aid industry and commerce, and stresses unity between research parts for national growth.
Soviet exports to western countries have tripled in four years and now account for about 12 percent of Soviet oil production, according to a weekly magazine report. The rise signals growing Western demand and shifting trade patterns amid postwar energy markets.
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