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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 03, 1959

Page

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Production Target Revised Chinese Plan to Pass U.K.

A Chinese rally in Tiananmen marked by a mass parade as Lin Piao outlined a five year plan to surpass Britain in major industrial output within ten years. Khrushchev observed with leaders from Czechoslovakia Poland Hungary and Bulgaria as 700,000 civilians and 100 tanks showcased China's achievements. The display included an atomic reactor and an electronic computer while plans to liberate Taiwan remained stressed.

Lin Piao Armed Services China Formosa Britain Tibet Communist Party Mao Tse Tung

Eisenhower Sends Western Leaders Report On Talks

President Eisenhower has sent messages to Great Britain and Western Germany reporting on talks with Soviet Premier Khrushchev. London and Bonn received briefings as speculation grows on a summit date possibly by next Thursday.

Palm Springs California A.a.p.reuter Eisenhower Great Britain Germany Khrushchev White House London Bonn Macmillan Europe Acmillan Civie Geneva Pradenauer United Press East West Wayne Hays Pores Bai U.S Khrushchev-Eiower Talks Remained To Be Seen. He Also Said Mr. Herter Bertin Camp David

US Stays Firm Against Red China at United Nations

The United States maintains its opposition to admitting Communist China to the UN and to seating Beijing delegates. Officials say no shift is planned despite talks on Tibet rights and a recent 82 nation assembly vote to bar consideration of the bid.

New York Tibet U.S Peking Assembly Britain

New Rocket Developed at Salisbury England Electrics Guided Weapons

A new short range ground to ground rocket for the British Army is in advanced development at Salisbury by English Electric Aviation Company's guided weapons division. Led by L H Bedford the project aims to outperform the Corporal rocket with enhanced range and speed under a UK Ministry of Supply contract.

English Electric Aviation Company Salisbury U.K Ministry of Supply Saisbury L. H. Bedford English Electric Gas Weapons Division C. W. K. Nicholls U.S Russia Britain

Goulburn Wool Sales Ban Likely End Soon

Officials signaled the Goulburn wool sales ban would ease with attendance voluntary for members at next week’s sale. Attorney General Downing warned action against disciplined members, while Wool Export (Goulburn) Ltd forecast rapid market expansion and a boom town future with 300 000 to 400 000 bales yearly.

Goulburn J. Mann Downing Mann Wool Export Goulburn) Ltd Farmers and Grazier, Cooperative Ltd H. C. Bradwell Bradwell W. R. Bladwell Bladwell J. P. Cass

Migrant families bring 24 to Australia from Malta and Finland

The Melbourne report notes two migrant families totaling 24 individuals arriving in Australia. The Paava Torkkola family from Finland with 12 members sailed 13 000 miles via Genoa to the Aurelia, while the Anthony Micallef family from Malta also numbers 12. They aim for Bonegilla migrant camp to seek farming work and new prospects.

Melbourne Aurelia Weehustralia Australia Paava Torkkola Mary Finland Arctic Circle Europe Genoa Bonegilla Torkkola Malta Anthony Micallef

U S Naval Chief Promises Laos Fight Yet Urges Peace

Admiral Burke said the United States would fight to defend Laos if needed but preferred a peaceful outcome via the United Nations or SEATO. He responded to Representative Stratton regarding reports about his stance. A U N fact-finding team visited Sam Neua Province as clashes between government and Communist forces continued.

U.S Laos United Nations Seato Alliance Samuel Stratton House Armed Services Committee Stratton Admiral Burke Sam Wneua

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