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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 20, 1958

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De Gaulle raises power issue in Algeria crisis

Reported statements show De Gaulle arguing the Republic’s powers could be assumed only through National Assembly investiture in exceptional times. He defends restoring the Republic, condemns party obstruction, and cites Army actions in Algeria as part of the crisis context. Commu nist calls for action amid political tension as NATO and U.S. bases shift discussions proceed.

de Sele Ja de Ae ‘Cahie Ition Algeria France French Republic General de Grullemala Tem Africa Feeiie General de Gaullald de Gaulle Item Paris Wrutten Syaeey Lacoste National Assembly New York U.S New York Times Ugg West Germany Low Countries North Atlantic Treaty Organization United States Scials NATO Commun the Times Chateauroux U.S.- France Gaillard Noratad

Terrigal Man Wins Masters Sydney Final

Terrigal bowler Ted Smith, who started bowling seven years ago, won the Masters final defeating Pred Lewis of Austinmer 31-23. Both finalists were outsiders who caused upsets en route to the final.

Sydney Ted Smith Pred Lewis Austinmer

Bombs Kill Many In Beirut Market

Bombs killed many at a crowded Beirut market as ambulances removed dead and injured. Police detained about 150 in a crackdown while opposition strikes ended. Russia warned of disastrous consequences if outside intervention occurred. Local reports say fighting continued on several fronts and clashes near the Beirut port caused damage without further casualties.

Beirut Mond Reuter Associated Press Marketg Russia Weat Alteaion Lebanon Middle East Tass United States Ali Aham Chamoun Ihad U.S

Tasmanian case notes reveal possible jurisdiction doubts

Hobart reports that Judge Fagan indicated uncertainty about his jurisdiction to intervene in civil actions in the Orr case. The action had been dismissed by the Tasmanian Supreme Court after arguments about whether evidence could be produced. Prior to the ruling, a deputation heard that the station from the Preal Council should be considered.

Hobart Orr Tasmanian Supreme Fagan

University figures to seek Supreme Court stay on action

Chancellor Maher said application would be made to the Supreme Court to reopen the action. Professor Orr's counsel Hodgman declined to comment on the statement. The decision day and other details remained narrow and unclear in the afternoon.

Fagan Maher Orr Supreme Court W. C. Hodgman

Weather Ideal for NW Wheat Crop Says Expert

NW wheat areas benefited from recent rain and harvest of the new crop will begin in November in the north west, with yields about 25 percent larger than last year. Pastures deteriorated, more owners feeding stock, fodder reserves low.

Synney Mr. Natt

Jordan forms new cabinet amid Arab Union move

King Hussein accepted the Jordanian cabinet resignation as a prelude to proclaiming a new Arab Union of Jordan and Iraq. Prime Minister Tajuddin Hashim is to become deputy premier of the joint government led by Nuri al Said, as ex-ministers depart Amman for Baghdad to swear in the union government. King Feisal of Iraq to officiate. Samir Rifal to form a new Jordanian cabinet.

Amman Iraq Hussein Samir Rifal

Moves To End Strike Likely In London Transport Talks

London bus strike talks eyed as Chief Industrial Commissioner Sir Wilfred London Neden may meet transport chiefs and union leaders for talks. About 60,000 bus workers seek 10 shillings more weekly pay. 34,000 Central busmen offered arbitration award of sixpence weekly. Food supply protests hit Smithfield meat market with 6,000 workers halted, while 3,000 dock workers support Smithfield. Additional strikes threaten 14,000 car workers idle for three weeks plus 1,500 at Pressed Steel plant.

London Mondey A.ap Reuter Gove Lon Tera Ministry of Labour Wilfred London Neden Smithfield Almont Trike Auainnt Eondon Oriag Pressed Steel Company

Snowy Mountains geography tour for regional high school students

Fourth and fifth year students from Queanbeyan Goulburn and Tumut High Schools visited the Snowy Mountains for a geography tour ending last night. The party of 26 was led by Mr B Dicken Queanbeyan High School with Mr and Mrs H A Houston in attendance. Mr R Guy Snowy Mountains Authority Engineer guided the group through the site project with a night at Cabramurra and Island Bend.

Queanbeyan Goulburn Tumut Snowy Thora B. Dicken Eography Queanseyan High School H. A. Houston R. Guy Snowy Mountains Authority Cabramureau Island Bend

Former Editor Delamora McCay Dies at 81

Melbourne Monday obituary for Delamora William McCay a renowned journalist aged 81. Former editor of The Sydney Sun editor in chief of Associated Newspapers Ltd Sydney and manager of the Australian newspaper cable division. Also chaired the Australian delegation at the Imperial Press Conference in South Africa.

Melbourne Delamora William Mc‘Cay Hin Casterton Homna Castlemaine McCay Sydney Sun Associated Newspapers Ltd Sydney Cable Imn McCay Rman South Africa

Claims clash in India Dawki area report

The Press Trust of India, through Reuters, said Pakistani armed forces opened fire for the second day in the Dawki area of Kashmir, India. No casualties were reported.

India Bombay A-Reuter Truat of Dawki Khasijaintia Nili

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