Hope for U S Soviet tourist exchanges bridges Cold War gulf
Spectators note the American proposal to open Soviet regions to tourists while allowing freer American travel in Russia. Since 1955 cultural exchanges grew from small steps to sizable student and scientific visits. Despite past limits, momentum suggests a quieter path toward mutual understanding through people to people contact.
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Overseas trade in nine months shows wider deficit for Australia
Commonwealth statistician Mr. Carver revealed that the favourable sterling balance shrank from £24,728,000 to a £44,998,006 deficit, while non sterling dealings fell from £28,477,000 to £45,497,000. Trade with Communist China surged with imports nearly doubling from £1,425,000 to £2,395,000 while exports rose from £3,804,000 to £7,786,000. The overall nine month balance narrowed to £63,110,000 from £139,895,000 a year earlier.
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Vice Regal Lady Choy Arrives at Soverssies House
Vice-Regal Lady Choy arrived at Soverssies House yesterday, prompting local dignitaries and residents to usher her through ceremonial gates as part of a formal visit to the capital.
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P. and C to Back Floral Festival at Queanbeyan
The Queanbeyan West Public School P. and C. will support the Floral Festival this year and send a delegate to the next committee meeting. President F. Colling urged an original, attractive approach to ensure the event draws attendees and remains worthwhile.
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Direct Approach For Wage Increase Urged
An interstate ACCU executive may approach the Printe Mintaten to seek wage increases for all Commonwealth employees. A 30-union meeting urged ACTU action and support from the Australian Council of Salaried and Professional Associations to back higher wages. The move aims to restore purchasing power and seek a fairer distribution of increased production capacity. The recommendation will be considered at the ACTU Interstate Executive meeting in Brisbane.
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Muggeridge Urges New Migrant Plan for Australia
British writer Malcolm Muggeridge, touring China and Australia, urged a faster immigration program to reach a population of 30 million in the next decade. He criticized current policies as slow and proposed relocating entire British communities to settle remote Australian countryside.
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Primate Under Fire In South Africa
The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Fisher faced heavy criticism from South African Anglican churchmen for inviting Cyprus' Archbishop Malariog to the Lambeth Conference. A Cape church statement said Fisher created an embarrassment to the Crown and British Government and angered Commonwealth people.
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Prices Rise at Brisbane Market Amid Strong Demand
Brisbane Tuesday market for wood sales showed firm demand with 24 percent higher prices for better 42m style fleece air skiing. Short and broader lines also dearer as widespread competition prevailed.
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Britain to toughen laws on obscene publications
A London letter reports Britain weighs new legislation to curb the pornographic book trade after a committee found a profitable market. Home Secretary Butler eyes stronger police powers, harsher penalties, and broader confiscation while safeguarding free expression as judges argue over literary merit and obscenity definitions. Public warnings note enforcement challenges from undercover sales and the need for warrants to seize records. The report signals imminent reforms next year amid pressure from publishers and authors and police leadership stressing the scale of the issue.
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Military Burial For Unknown U.S. Servicemen
Unknown servicemen who died in America's wars were buried yesterday aboard the cruiser Canberra in Norfolk. One World War I casualty rests at Arlington National Cemetery after Memorial Day, with two more unknowns to be laid to rest later. A Korean War Medal of Honor recipient chose which coffin would go to Arlington, sending one remains to the sea.
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Surprise Swing In Halian Polls
First returns in Italian general elections show unexpected shifts. The Christian Democrats lead the left-wing parties, while Communist elements in the party executive may push for a popular front government if Communists and left Socialists gain a combined majority.
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Indonesia Denies Knowledge Of Sub Attack
Indonesia rejects reports of an attack on the RN submarine Aurochs north of Australia. Foreign Minister says Jakarta received no information from Britain or Australia and that Indonesian security services knew nothing of the unidentified aircraft, noting the strike occurred near East Indonesia in a zone with past rebel air raids.
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No further US tax cuts likely
Fragmented clipping reports limited US tax cut prospects with references to administration timelines and proposals sent to Congress. The text mentions ongoing debates, potential rate changes, and uncertainty about extending current laws, with no firm plans disclosed.
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Rev J H Allen Visits Canberra Return Visit
The Rev J H Allen former Wesley Church minister visits Canberra with Mrs Allen staying at Red Hill Potov ta. He served 30 years in India and will deliver lunch hour sermons at the Methodist National Memorial Church at 124 pm and preach at the 11 o'clock service on Sunday morning. He will address the Women’s Charity meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2:18 pm as guest speaker.
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Australian headmasters visit Royal Military College Dantroon
About thirty secondary school headmasters from all states of Australia visited the Royal Military College at Dantroon for a two day tour to assess its suitability for recruiting career officers into the Australian Regular Army. The visit aims to better inform pupils about college facilities and the military career path. Major General J G W Wilton addressed the group, highlighting academic and military training and the college’s role in Australia’s security.
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