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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1958

Page

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France Halts Drift Toward Insurrection

In Paris and Algiers, army actions and a public safety committee dimmed calls for De Gaulle. Premier Pflimtin and Socialist allies moved to restore order, ban public meetings, and form a new government as authorities seek to reinforce the State amid unrest linked to Algeria.

Paris A.A.P Reuter France Algeria Algiers Committee of Public Safety Charles de Gaulle Willy Pake Pierre Rene Coty Bute Pflimiin Lg Ted Antoine Fingenlet

Sputnik II Satellite Enters Orbit, Russia Claims

Soviet Union announces Sputnik II has achieved orbit with a payload mass around half a ton. The satellite’s distance and 106 minute orbit are noted. visibility expected in parts of the United States at twilight. No confirmation of onboard life or mission details is provided.

New York Thuredey P.reuter Russia Sputnik Iit United States Earth United Press Courttin Satelle

Two Killed In Collision Near Junee

Two people died and 18 were injured in a crash on the road between Wagga and Junee. The car skidded on loose gravel at a bend, with the bus driver among the seriously hurt but not gravely. The car’s driver and a bus passenger were killed.

Junee Wagga Junes Junee District Vanguard

National Capital Planning Committee reviews Holford report

The National Capital Planning Committee meets to discuss Sir William Holford's report on Canberra development. Questions focus on whether Canberra should remain a single city or be divided, and how Inkes style time schemes might be adopted. Officials seek total staff and annual cost once positions are filled.

National Capital Planning Committee William Holford London Canberra Inkes Commission

Nixon Cuts Short Venezuelan Visit

U S paratroops and marines return home after NATO crisis. Nixon cuts Caracas trip after rioting. Eisenhower to Brest. He pins calm on Caracas and pledges continued support as Venezuela guards the Nixons.

Nixon Cara Rethetr Belta Alleaty United Press Venezuela Associated Press Eisenhower Caracas Nixons Tam Son Juan’s Washington

Railway dispute nears end as unions near pay offer decision

In the UK two smaller unions backed acceptance of the government pay offer and could sway the National Union of Railwaymen. Observers say the NUR may decide at any moment, keeping the dispute in suspense.

Wunvun AAP Reuter Brital Raltinion Intest National National Union of Railwaymen NUR

Menzies Sees Inflation Risk But Sees Paths Forward

Australian Prime Minister Menzies told a Town Hall reception inflation danger remains slight as U S led monetary policy influences world gold prices. He urged free trade between dollar and sterling areas and outlined a travel schedule from Kalegoortie to Meekatharra with stops including Kimberley Downs Wittenoom and Meekatharra Road Board meetings.

KA Urlie United States Menzies Prine Mr.Menzies Yempi Kalegoortie

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