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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 11, 1959
Page
5
In Canberra the Congregational Church held a Youth Week observance with Mr K W Ascott presiding. He urged belief in Christ’s continuing power to transform unlikely individuals as the youth choir sang I Vow To Thee My Country and led congregational hymns.
Western ministers seek broader agreement in Geneva amid East West tensions. Moscow threats loom while German reunification and free elections shape the backdrop. Macmillan and Khrushchev influence domestic politics as summit prospects hinge on foreign ministers' outcomes.
Australia’s acting prime minister says wool no longer dominates the economy. He notes twenty years ago a wool decline would dent mood, but now diversification, efficiency, and central banking Canada save wealth. Government aims to boost overseas trade with Red China and Southeast Asia and plans similar moves for South American markets.
A study of continental Europe agricultural policy aims notes that a compromise in free trade talks could merge tariffs without abolishing barriers. It suggests regular policy reviews and coordinated production plans to balance high and low tariff states while aligning Europe and overseas interests.
Sydney report cites criticism from R C Wilson general manager of Grazcos Cooperative Ltd over the Chislett Woolgrowers Federation summary. He warns doubts about creation and presentation of the Australian wool clip and questions bulk classing or rewanding as methods for small growers to attract buyers.
World statesmen and UNESCO join tributes for Dr. L L Zamenhof born 1859 Bialystok as Esperanto centenary plans include a Warsaw congress in July with 3000 delegates from 60 countries and memorial concerts in 2000 cities on December 15 with Australian patrons and invitations to participate.
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Slim hosted Colonel the Honorable Malise Hore Ruthven and party to luncheon at Government House Canberra on Saturday. In the evening the Conversa Orchestral Society’s nest performed at University College. Captain Beville Stanier and others attended with Lieut Norman and Miss Jean. His Excellency hosted Sir Lindon Brown to luncheons on Sanaa. Mr and Mrs N Cole have arrived at Government House.
Britain marks 100 years of Big Ben, the clock tower at Westminster. Parliament, dignitaries, and the public will gather June 3 to honor the four faced tower, its chimes, and the Westminster clockworks with speeches and exhibits.
A wartime check on the censoe Ben shows margins of error under two tenths of a second on 93 days, over one second on 16 days. An August 12 1945 lapse occurred when starlings roosted on a minute hand, delaying the clock by five minutes. Big Fem at St Paul’s now handles broadcasts during repairs.
A House Space Committee urged the United States to lead an international agreement on space control and use. The report recommends initial talks focus on commercial and scientific uses and proposes setting an American position while dividing outer space into peaceful, unclaimable zones.
A refugee fled through Berlin Sunday, attempting to speed away in a vehicle loaded with furniture and personal belongings. The incident highlights tense border security and ongoing displacement amid upheaval.
The House appropriations committee criticized the Air Force for extravagance in the Bomarc missile project. They said up to 8.0 billion dollars may be spent by mid 1963 on Bomarc and its ground control system, with claims the program duplicates the Army Nike Hercules system in short range defense.
A man recounts callers offering services after his job hire, arguing for open hiring versus first-come first-served. The other issue centers on a faulty motor mower and whether the seller should repair or replace it, with guidance to accept a repair if free and not press for a full replacement.
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