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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 18, 1959

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U S Ambivalence Over Summit Plan Evident in Geneva Talks

Western and Soviet negotiators press for a German settlement as Britain leans toward a late summer summit while the United States signals hesitation. Khrushchev calls Western plans a cold war tactic and Moscow notes bitter conclusions, urging separate discussions of issues at the Geneva conference.

U.K Macmillan Moscow Britain Khrushchev Oe Nan Intervie West Berlin Russia Gromyko Howevs Westerm Lim Gerreny S

Engineer Of Timber Ship Dies In Fire

The Blythe Star a timber ship with 51000 super ft of timber and canned peas burned miles off Silver Dawn as crew abandoned ship led by captain Francis McCudden. Second engineer Arthur Rowe 43 died in the blaze. Survivors aboard lifeboats reached Burnie after the ship was seen on fire by a milkman and a DC3 aircraft.

Way Anhur Rowe Glenroy Victoria Francis McCudden Melbourne Nny Sp Thit Warnie Blythe Star Silverslong Melboune Joe Orme Rowe Galt McCudden Quayle Penguin Burnie Hobart Arthur Rowe Stephen Goddar William Williamstown Wallace Albert Pearce

US Army Exercises in Germany Near Berlin Border

U S Seventh Army units in full battle order with cannons and tanks conduct large scale exercises along the West East Berlin border. US Army Europe says the moves are routine and not linked to Russian Berlin settlement demands by May 27. Over 100000 West Berliners watch the drills.

Berlin A.A.P U.S. Seventh Army Europe Itohe Hela

Labour Pushes Publicity Drive at Federal Conference

The Australian Labour Party Federal conference in Canberra adopted two measures to expand publicity. It proposed a Federal secretariat and a national newspaper commission, with funding to be discussed by states and a report due at the next Federal Executive meeting.

Australian Labour Party Canberra Ee P Labour Tive reMlont Pagands Mill Pat Federal Secretariat Nant Labour Levy Dr. Evatt Liberal Party Fecers Chamberlain Federal Execut Australian Broadcasting Commission Labour Party Presa Committee

End of Malayan Campaign Seen

The Chief of the General staff Sir Rayner Garrett predicted that Communist terrorist activity in Malaya would be virtually wiped out by year end. He cautioned that Australian troops would not withdraw, noting that maps show Malaya as part of the Far East strategic reserve.

Vownsville Rayner Garrett Malaya Rayner Far East

King of Malaya Plans India Visit

King of Malaya to visit India with Kuala Lumpur dispatch noting a planned royal tour. Authorities announce schedule details and expectations for diplomatic meetings during the trip.

Malaya India

Khrushchev Signals Limited Nuclear Test Inspections

Khrushchev tells Britain and the United States that agreeing to a pre set number of inspections on Soviet and Allied territory could lead to a total ban on nuclear tests. The White House reviews Khrushchev’s letter as officials note potential for veto by limiting inspection quotas though an indirect veto remains possible. President Eisenhower on holiday in Denver awaits further word from aides.

Khrushchev Britain United States Macmillan Eisenhower White House Statertment Washington Soviet Union Denver Colorado James Hagerty

Dulles Condition Worsens Amid Cancer Battle

Reports from The New York Times and American Associated Press indicate John Foster Dulles, 78, is weakening as he fights cancer and pneumonia. Family gathers in Washington while Walter Reed Medical Center reports his condition unchanged. The State Department said no further bulletins will be issued unless there is deterioration.

NEW _YORK A. AP Washington John Foster Dulles New York Times URI Dulles American Associated Press Walter Reed Army Medical Centre State Department

Light Plane Missing On Long Charter Flight

A light plane disappeared during a long charter flight after refueling at Broken Hill at 10 30. It was en route to Alice Springs with pilot Adrian Yolinaon from Wagza and had five hours of fuel. Broken Hill authorities deny knowledge of the missing craft as a dawn search begins.

Sydney Sune Morrow Broken Hill Oodnadat Lay H To-Morrei Sa Som Sa Cne Johnson Mr. 4 Adrian Yolinaon Wagza Watas Hav Perrall Siete Machanet Alice Springs

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