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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 28, 1958

Page

4

Marchers Present Petition At U S Base

About 300 marchers traveled 18 miles from Oxford over two days to the U S base. At the gates they handed a petition to an American Air Force Sergeant to deliver to the base commander. After a rally the demonstrators dispersed as Selwyn Lloyd urged peace and nuclear deterrence in Europe. He warned of 200 Soviet divisions and 20,000 aircraft while stressing disengagement was impossible with ballistic missiles.

Oxford Selwyn Lloyd Bedfordshire Lioya Europe

Duchess Crashes £8000 Car Near Newbury

The Duchess of Bedford nearly died in a weekend crash near Newbury Berkshire the Duke’s £8000 car was a total wreck. The Duchess escaped the wreckage and took a taxi to Woburn Abbey Bedfordshire.

Duchess London P-Reuter Duchess of Bedford Newbury Berkshire Daily Sketch Woburn Abbey Bedfordshire

New Precautions At Missile Base

In Middletown New Jersey the Army told residents that future Nike Ajax tests would keep only one missile above ground. The explosion during modifications sparked the tragedy, with 10 men reported dead. Army officers addressed over 200 residents in Middletown township hall, who prayed for the victims.

Middletown New Jersey Reuter U.S. Army Middletown Township

Official Doubts On Sinking Of Submarine

New York report says the Argentinian Naval Ministry doubts a submarine said sunk near the Argentine coast last week. They cite sightings of an unidentified sub off the Livdenlins coast, an oil slick, a periscope wake, and argue wartime tricks may mislead attackers.

New York Just A.A.P Argentin Naval Ministry Day of Scilly Idwenlins

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