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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1960

Page

12

Four world leaders seek calm at Paris summit talks

The four leaders including Eisenhower Khrushchev Macmillan and De Gaulle face tensions at the Paris summit as they seek calm. A cooling off period is urged to prevent further risk and to allow private talks. Khrushchev risks bargaining by space satellite actions while De Gaulle suggests neutral review of intelligence methods. The piece foresees a cautious path toward any narrow agreement.

Paris Eisenhower Mi Rrashchany United Sui Macmillan de Gaulle Mewe United States Khrushchev Russia Cis General de Gaulle Mr. Khrushchev

Commonwealth Crisis Highlighted by Menzies Speech

In a Cambridge memorial lecture, Australian Prime Minister Menzies argued the Commonwealth remains united by a shared international family spirit. He defended nations not as subjects for fleet discussions but as sovereign entities with independent domestic policies, warning that expelling South Africa would undermine the association.

London A.A.P Commonwealth Menzies Thuill University of Cambridge Jan Christian Saints Forte South Africa Cambridge University

Letters to the Editor about Bungarimbil Boys Home near Tumbarumba

A reader praises the Bungarimbil Boys Home where eight Locke boys were taken after their mother died. The writer notes generous donations and happy, hardworking boys, mentions a plan to add a new house for another family, and urges speedy support for the project. Griffith comments praise for visiting the pretty site and Mr and Mrs Brain.

Bungarimbil Tumbarumbe Locke Sim Ig Aa Ilrain

Tow Bar Fittings in Courts and Canberra Traffic Policy

W W Daunt secretary of the Federal Chamber of Automotion Industries discusses tow bars and vehicle fittings amid a court case before Mr F C P Keane on manufacturer responsibility. The piece urges standardisation, proper plate placement, and police pressure on regulators rather than motorists, noting industry aims to balance profit and innovation.

W. W. Daunt Federal Chamber of Automotion Industries Canberra F.C P. Keane Keane

Means Test Question on Budget and Senior Citizens in Australia

A reader questions how Australia balances its budget without a means test and notes senior citizens receive eight pounds weekly and free hospital and medical care. The message asks why politicians heal senior citizens differently in Australia, mentioning New Zealand and Manuka.

Sir New Zeaand Australia

Seaway Outlook Uncertain Economy Hints Mixed Freight

Montreal observers note a fragile seaway outlook with cargo tonnage expected to rise slightly but the magnitude and port shares unclear amid postwar grain and steel disruptions. Toronto foresees growth with 1 000 000 tons of foreign freight to call at the harbor. Montreal remains uncertain as grain demand and world markets drive volumes.

Montreal Great Lakes United States Steel Toronto Foronto EB. B. Griffith Toronto Harbour Lawrence Lake Ontario Maine Grifith Port Arthur Fort William

Seaway Shipping Faces Ballast and Delay Woes in 1960 Trails

Curtailed two way bulk cargo, ballast trips, and canal congestion plague Great Lakes ocean traffic. Seaway observers note 230 ballast trips and 13 downbound empty transits, with delays at Welland increasing idle hours and ships choosing inland routes. CSL reports 700 passages in 1959, adding 300 working days in equivalent idle time.

Watia Shipping Creat Lakes Efore Starling Yarevigh St. Lawrence Seaway Wade Ocean Lavenoy le Lawrence Montreal Great Lakes Welland Niagara Falla Canadian Aire Canada Steam Teaway

Ships Clear Port After Strike Ended

After a strike, ships resumed port operations as officials and workers met at Sydney to discuss pay and conditions. The meeting discussed the daily wage and average pay lost during the stoppage, with union leaders pushing for resolution and compliance with court orders. The scene reflected ongoing labor tensions at the port.

Beuney Onda Gy Shirmeas Trem Mrr. S. Webster Sydney Fesur

Parliament Schedule Highlights Telephonic Interception Bill Debate

The House of Representatives will meet at 2.30 pm to take Questions then consider in committee the Telephonic Communications Interception Bill and resume debate on four Supply bills. The Senate will meet at 3 pm after Questions as Senator Partridge introduces a bill to control surface traffic at airports, with debate resuming on the International Development Association Bill and five tariff and customs bills.

House of Representatives Senate

Labour leader Calwell signals possible seat reconsideration

The Labour leader Arthur Calwell weighs a shift from row testing to a Victorian ALP seat in the executive next month. Reports suggest he may stand to stave off influence from extreme left wingers while private interests in East West Airways spark broader party strategy. The article also notes broader international trade discussions and NSW state Labor dynamics.

Arthur Calwell Calwell Peale Rerusttra Ietoria Amel ‘Calwell N.A Perizemisis Parcd East West Ait Shhopper Ittra Chise Mora Im County Gentree

Governor General Hosts West Australian Newspapers Leader

Yesterday morning at Government House Canberra the Governor General received Mr D W Brishane chairman of West Australian Newspapers Ltd in the late afternoon their excellencies the Governor General and the Viscountess Querassil held a reception inteogates to the National Export Convention.

Government House Canberra Fis D. W. Brishane West Australian Newspapers Ltd Querassil

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