20 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1956
Page
1
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Report describes British protest to the United Nations over Egyptian violations of the cease fire near Port Said and the Suez crisis. British observers warn of escalations as Israeli Egyptian clashes continue and Syria denounces the situation. A plan, reportedly approved by President Nasser, envisions an international emergency force guided by Hammarskjold.
New York dispatch reports from Hongkong say China has rocket launching sites on its east coast facing Formosa and has stationed three airborne divisions there. Estimates place Communist strength at about two and a half million with around 12,500 planes. Reports say China may lack planes for trooper parachute operations and could require amphibious landings. A shipbuilding program is noted with five submarines due next year at Kaing Han shipyard and four destroyers under construction.
A report in the New York Times cites U S officials claiming joint British French and Israeli military planning before an Israeli invasion of Egypt. The dispatch notes possible tacit support and equipment movements linked to the Canal area and reflects時 Washington sourcing and Paris talks.
The article describes the Olympic flame arrival in Canberra with Helene Nikla, Jim Noi Fee, and others in ceremonial dress. Men wear army ceremonial attire with cap and jacket, robes, stockings, and red, blue, and white shoes, while Helene wears ancient Greek classical dress with a heavy silver robe and gold braided cord.
The Duke of Edinburgh marks his wedding anniversary with a heavy program in Canberra. A midday parade from Government House traces a route via Adelaide Avenue and King and Commonwealth avenues, with a final visit to medical research facilities before returning to Government House in the evening.
More than 10 000 Canberra residents packed Civic Centre and Northbourne Avenue to greet the Olympic Torch on its Canberra visit. About 3 30 p m crowds stretched along the route to watch the torch bearers head toward the Games, with Greek and local officials in attendance.
A DC I airliner belonging to Aerolineas De Pacifico crashed near GATA Munday killing 32 people. Authorities said the airliner went down after takeoff in poor weather. Rescue teams reported casualties and ongoing recovery operations at the scene.
In Nicosia Cyprus a soldier was shot dead as unrest flared near military installations. Officials said the incident prompted a security response and ongoing investigations by local authorities.
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