10 Oct 1958
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1958
Page
1
Italy observes three day mourning as Papal processes begin for the pontiff's death. Cardinal Tisserant confirms the papal passing and the Conclave will elect Pope Pius XII successor. Vatican flags fly at half mast and Berlin reports suggest Vatican Radio jamming behind the Iron Curtain.
News reports detail Catholic and interfaith reactions to Pope Pius XII’s death. Leaders from Eisenhower to Diefenbaker offer tributes, while Catholic nations declare mourning and bells toll. In Ottawa and Montreal broadcasts adjust programming as Vatican statements pour in.
Reports from Jakarta say Maluddin Simons rebels captured Bangko the Meranba district capital and held the port of Sibilpa for 13 days before government troops retook it. The conflict centers on Sumatra's West Central region with ongoing clashes and strategic towns changing hands.
Cardinal Gilroy leaves for the Vatican in Rome four hours after celebrating a solemn High Mass at St Marys Cathedral. He speaks of Pope Pius XII's death as a loss felt by all religions and races. The Pope’s illness had surprised many though his passing was not unexpected. Gilroy notes the Pope’s long service and preparation for his role as Pontiff.
At the United Nations New York Indonesia and the Netherlands traded sharp lines. Indonesia accused the Dutch of propaganda while the Dutch foreign minister said Washington assured no Indonesian threat against Dutch territories. A report from Jakarta said a parliamentarian asked about steps to prevent Australian interference following a Holland Australia accord.
A mysterious animal, identified as a hyena, killed 12 women near Bombay in recent weeks and was shot dead during an attack on a 13th victim. Zoologists cannot explain why it targeted only women.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will represent the Queen at the self government celebrations in Northern Nigeria next May. The visit marks royal participation in the regional event.
General Ayub announced martial law after President Iskander Mirza dissolved parties. Regulations target malingering corruption hoarding smuggling and anti social acts with death for food grain looting and smuggling. New administration combines civil and military wings with Aziz Ahmad named secretary general. Lieutenant General Azam Khan leads West Pakistan martial law and Major General Umrao Khan East Pakistan.
American warships remain on alert in the Formosa Straits ready to resume escort duties for Nationalist convoys to offshore islands if Communists renew shelling of the Quemoys. Nike-Hercules units land on Formosa to bolster defences as the State Department notes no military need to continue escorting.
A national tribute will be paid at St Christopher's Pro-Cathedral Canberra next Wednesday at 5 p.m. with a Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass sung by priests from the Canberra-Goulburn archdiocese. Archbishop Carboni and Archbishop Eris O'Brien will lead and preach. attendance is extended to dignitaries and government heads. A Canberra parish Requiem Mass follows on Monday morning. Flags flew at half mast over Canberra Catholic schools as the Pope's death was announced and prayers continue for his repose.
A government sponsored mission led by the Minister for Trade Mr. McEwen will seek larger export markets on the West Coast of the United States and in Canada. About 25 top Australian executives from manufacturing, primary industry, exporting, banking and commercial interests will participate with a leading businessman heading the mission.
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