Australia to Have Minor Defence Role
Australian defence minister Sir Philip McBride opened talks with U S defence chiefs on Australia’s limited defence role and potential arms aid. Experts warn SEATO area aggression could test Australia’s reliance on the 7th Fleet, while a strong mobile force remains unlikely. Civil aviation talks link Qantas routes to military transport needs, with Boeing 707s poised for rapid troop carrier conversions.
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Jordan Links Syrians With Abortive Plot
Amman reports accuse Syrian forces of involvement in a plot to overthrow the Jordan regime. An army communique alleges Colonel Abdulanid Za planned actions inside Jordan to incite revolt and aid a flight to Syria. The article notes cross-border tensions, UN inquiries, and possible relocation of Middle East command and bases amid shifting defence needs.
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Fisher says Roman Catholics wage open war on Church of England
Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher told the Lichfield Diocesan Conference in Wolverhampton that Roman Catholics lead direct hostility to the Church of England. He urged unity with Scotland and US churches and even welcomed the Pope as chairman of a general Council of Churches. A chaplain noted Fisher spoke in that form deliberately.
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Miners End Strike At Elrington Colliery Weston's Meeting
A combined meeting of three miners' lodges in Weston agreed to end the long strike at Elrington Colliery on the northern coalfields. Hebburn No 1 and No 2 lodges accepted a recommendation to resume work tomorrow after Birington miners ceased on April 15 and Hebburn mines went out in sympathy.
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Britons Converting to Islam in Malaya Action
In Malaya, a Muslim leader reports 11 Britons mainly servicemen among 412 people from various groups converting to Islam in Perak. The All Malaya Muslim Missionary Society says Malay soldiers and police influence, seen during jungle operations, prompted the changes.
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Stevenson Critical Of U S Suez Policy
A A Adial Stevenson twice run for president, says Anglo American alliance weakened by Suez. He tells an English speaking Union reception that allies were restrained and that Nasser won the war though the battle was lost. He adds his country was not entirely blameless in the misfortune.
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Fears Of Anti U S Stir In Japan Rise Reported
The Girard case prompts concern that anti American sentiment in Japan may rise after Specialist Third Class William G Girard shot Mia Naka Sakai at a rifle range. Japanese officials cite the Japan American Security Agreement guiding jurisdiction and joint action in unclear cases. In Washington, Rep Clement Zablocki announced that China’s Nationalist government bears responsibility for losses in Formosa riots, demanding apologies and compensation. George Yeh in Formosa minimized anti Americanism as a reaction to a justice miscarriage.
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Two Men Die of Gas Poisoning Aboard Tanker Verona
A Fremantle radio report said two men died aboard the Norwegian 10,000 ton tanker Verona from gas poisoning. The ship bound from the Eastern States to the Pearlun Gulf is racing toward Fremantle to land the bodies. names were not disclosed.
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Cabinet Meets In Sydney Infrequent War Era Assembly
Federal Cabinet met in Sydney today for the first time this year with five leading ministers absent abroad. The Prime Minister Men zies, Defence Sir Philip McBride, and Labour Minister Holt were overseas. Acting Prime Minister Sir Arthur Fadden led the Sydney session as the meeting resumes tomorrow.
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Lord Bruce of Melbourne Talks at Prime Ministers Conference
London Tuesday Lord Bruce of Melbourne said the forthcoming Prime Ministers Conference would bring the family back to see the old man. He warned delegates to focus on practical facts and not on heated debate about the European Free Trade area.
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