US nuclear test ban may be extended into 1960
US AEC chairman John McCone signaled support for a short extension of the nuclear test ban into 1960 if Geneva talks continue. He noted any resumption of testing would depend on negotiations between the US and USSR and that the extension should be on a week to week basis, not indefinite. The piece also covers Queanbeyan NSW Friday night shopping plans and local chamber actions.
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Vandals blamed by police for woman's death
Police blamed vandals for a fatal crash in Darlington Road after a car struck concrete slabs tossed onto the road. Mrs Marie Christodoulu 23 of Church Street Wollongong died. her three year old daughter Sophie, remains in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in critical condition. Mrs Christodoulu was driving and the vehicle crashed into a gutter after striking the obstacle. Andrew Costite of Canterbury is referenced in connection with the case.
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Simmonds Visited by Parents After Three Years
Sydney report notes Kevin John Simmonds was visited by his Griffith parents at Long Bay Gaol for about twenty minutes marking the first contact in three years. The visit was brief and described as moving by the family.
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American Plan To Resist Sneak Germ Warfare
U S officials unveil a nationwide plan to counter a sneak germ and chemical attack. Civil defense mobilization warns an attack could precede or follow a nuclear strike and describes methods to contaminate water supplies food and farmland with biological agents to cause death illness or disrupt defence actions.
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NATO Base Dismisses Thirteen U.S. Officers
In Rome the transfer of thirteen United States officers follows an NATO inquiry linked to the August arrest of four U.S. personnel on illegal currency charges in Izmir. Some men allege Turkish mistreatment and protest American indifference. All four defendants await trial as the officers are reassigned from Temit, Europe headquarters.
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Warns On Home Made Rockets
Sydney Monday reports the NSW Minister for Mines Mr Simpson warning young science enthusiasts about the dangers of making or firing home made rockets. He notes amateurs use extreme fuels risking severe injuries and recalls four deaths in six weeks in the United Kingdom from improvised rockets.
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Nehru Calls India to Build Its Own Arms Industry
Indian Prime Minister Nehru urged rapid development of heavy industry to reduce reliance on foreign armaments amid Sino Indian border tensions. Defence Minister Menon warned any further Chinese incursions would raise defence costs, while Tito warned against bloc politics as global tensions rise.
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Bushfire danger rises in New South Wales heat wave
A sharp rise in bushfire danger is reported as a strong southerly flow and arid inland conditions push temperatures above 100 degrees in many inland areas. Ivanhoe records 108 degrees with Sydney hitting about 94 degrees amid a severe heat spell.
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Fire restrictions in north east Victoria announced
Forest Commission imposes fire restrictions from midnight Wednesday in the north east of Victoria. Fire protection officer Mr. Gill said the early summer heat caused no serious risk, and the move is a routine precaution.
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Heat wave rolls on with 92 degree high in Canberra
Canberra saw no break in heat with a midday rise to 92.5 degrees by 3 pm and a 90 degree plus weekend. A mild thunderstorm offered no relief while forecasts call for possible afternoon storms and light rain. Schoolchildren rushed to pools as soft drink demand surged and shops reported dwindling stocks. In court, F P Keane granted a coat removal concession during a Pet Sessions session.
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