27 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1956
Page
1
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United Nations aims to oust Britain France and Israel from Egypt as troop withdrawal lags. Mamoud Fawzi says UN Charter gives Security Council authority to decide on physical measures. Canal clearing to continue after foreign troops depart with UN and Anglo French forces moving into Port Said. Canadian officers join UN force bringing total to about 1,250. Swedish troops are first outside Sweden in Napoleonic era context.
Reuters reports Bishop EKNG and Australian church readers in China discuss recent releases. Kimber Den, freed after four years in prison, is among exonerations noted amid ongoing debates on factional imprisonments and policing in Chejang and Fuchow regions.
The Madras to Tuticorin south bound express derailed Friday, plunging down a steep embankment. Salvage work continues as the death toll climbed to 143 by yesterday. authorities are probing the cause of the crash.
A report claims Soviet shipments arrived at Latakia port and several airfields in Syria with pilots and technicians. It says Soviets trained Syrians in Soviet and Czechoslovak arms and that three men are said to be ruling Syria in the Soviet style. The source lists Colonel Abdul Hamid Sarraj, Salah Bitar, and Khalid al-Azm as figures tied to the regime. Large machinery allegedly moved through Syria. arrests of political and intellectual opponents are reported.
Thousands faced delays as ticket boxes opened unevenly at Brain Stadium Melbourne. Queues stretched for hundreds of yards and many boxes failed to open, leaving spectators frustrated and uncertain about their seats.
The Duke of Ie a begins a three day visit highlighting the Snowy Mountain scheme at Cooma. He tours laboratories and power stations, meets 16 year old Margaret Sperm, and views snow capped peaks as 1 600 local children watch from virtual seats.
Melbourne reports Betty Cuthbert an 18 year old from Sydney claims Australia's first gold medal in the women's 200 metres at the Olympics. The crowd roared as she surged ahead, with Lawrence of Sydney the other Australian runner finishing strong in their heats.
Three Americans Baker Morrow and Stanfield led the 200 metres, ahead of rivals as the U S teams looked to sweep the final. Santent built an early lead and coasted clear, with team mates finishing second and third to secure semis while the longer distance exposed stamina gaps.
In Eastbourne a 57 year old doctor John Bodkin Adams appeared on 13 charges linked to wills and cremations. About 100 people crowded the courtroom as he was remanded on £2000 bail with 30 to 40 police witnesses expected to testify. Adams left the court in a chauffeur driven car.
A Monday bush fire trapping about two dozen workers led to the deaths of 16 people, including U.S. Forest Service personnel and prisoners from San Diego County Honour Camp. A sudden wind shift is blamed for the disaster.
B52 bombers flew long range missions yesterday from Washington totaling 13 500 to 17 000 miles in endurance flights. The exercises involved strategic bombing teams testing navigation and endurance capabilities.
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