12 Nov 1957
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1957
Page
1
The Moscow battle over Sputniks continues with claims of Russian lead in satellite science and discussions of the dog Laika and the second Sputnik’s orbit. Officials report 103 orbits, ongoing biomedical observations, and possible Earth return for the cabin within days to weeks.
The Australian Academy of Science calls on the Government to boost research facilities and student enrolments. It notes Australia produces far fewer scientists and engineers per capita than Britain and Canada, with lower outputs than the United States and Russia. The academy urges creation of a committee to promote science and technology, review careers incentives, education, industry links, and national discovery, aiming to raise Australian scientific progress.
The dispute between the Department of Lands and Snowy Mountains Authority over flooded reserves near Adaminaby has been settled. New reserves will be established along the Rhine Falls to the Adaminaby Dam boundary, replacing the flooded areas.
The Times editorial accuses official Egyptian sources of urging Jordan to murder King Hussein. It cites a week of propaganda against Jordan's royal family and government leaders and questions motives behind the anti Hussein campaign in Cairo amid Egypt's political troubles.
The plan includes selling surplus measured aircraft to Japan and several U.S. firms. The DC and DC4 aircraft will be sold for dollars to assist Ansett AN.A. in purchasing Lockheed Eleetra turbo-prop airliners from the United States.
Warsaw reports a shift in tone as Polish media praise Soviet scientific feats, especially the second earth satellite, and criticize U S policy in the Middle East, including Syria. Poland seeks Western aid while strengthening ties with the Soviet Union.
More than 600 attended a bright Remembrance Day service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The Governor General Sir William Slim, Lady Slim, and officials laid wreaths around the Stone of Remembrance as bands and wreath carriers stepped forward, with an emotional Last Post and two minutes of silence marking the tribute.
Coast Guard reports three separate flares seen on the Pacific as the missing PAA Stratocruiser with 44 aboard remains unfound. Navy radar Constellations spotted two flares west of the last position and a TSA aircraft reported a third flare 240 miles north of the airliner's last report. The Philippine Sea carrier with radar planes and helicopters leads a wide search including surface craft and RAF Shackleton bombers.
Sydney leaders warn the Ebasco report threatens employment as the 6 North Eastern Railway plan would cause heavy job losses. Unions cite automation at Eveleigh yards and permanent way staff as the main impact, prompting a March meeting of 500 to demand action.
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