Islands ceasefire sparks talk of reduced Quemoy garrison
UPI reports speculation that Washington may scale back naval and air force presence around Formosa as a long term truce with Communist China could ease the Quemoy and Matsu crisis. Observers say the US might offer weapon reductions or a staged withdrawal, while Chiang Kai-shek’s manpower on the islands remains a focal point.
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Quemoy
Matsu
Formosa Strait
Formosa
UPA
Taipei
Tmosa
Peking
Warsaw
U.S
Eisenhower
Quemoy and
Washington
Casey
Mr. Dulles
United States
Australia
Ministers Spar Over Equal Pay Inquiry in Sydney
Sydney cabinet deferred a decision on equal pay for women and set up a sub committee to study the entire scheme. A Treasury cost report and a five year progress plan were discussed, with ministers noting possible delays before presenting recommendations to cabinet.
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Sydney
Ondy
Christman
Labour and Industry
Maloney
Aeport
The
Treasury
tneney-Cieneral
Downing
Sheahan
Metron
Wrenier
Disguise Demand to Face Burns in Canberra Loan Talks
Queensland MP Aikens urged Premier Nicklin to wear burnt cork on his face during a Canberra trip for a Loan Council meeting to gain Commonwealth aid under the Colombo Plan. He spoke as Opposition Leader Dugeart pressed for stronger financial ties between Canberra and the states.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Nicklin
Canberra
Aikens
North Queensland Labour Party
Dugeart
Bomb Explosion Terrors Werris Creek Community
Police sift hundreds of tons of rubble seeking container parts possibly containing gel ignite or petrol vapour. Investigations extend to Queensland after a man questioned in Brisbane could not assist. Greek victim Vassile Perras, 26, with two injured associates Jimis Soulos, 26 and John Ciemanes, 17, hospitalised. 12 month old Anthony Fitzgerald killed in Be explosion. funeral procession heard in town as residents mourn.
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Queensland
Brisbane
CL H
Det A.C. Behrens
Tafe
Vassile Perras
Jimis Soulos
John Ciemanes
Quirindi Hospital
Anthony Fitzgerald
Sir Douglas Mawson Dies at 76 in Australia
Adelaide reports the death of Sir Douglas Mawson aged 76 at his Brighton home after years of ill health. The Antarctic explorer and geologist helped lead Shackleton’s team 1907-09 and headed his own expedition 1912 ready for scientific achievement.
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Douglas Mawson
Adelaide
Sir Douglas Mawson
Brighton
Antarctic
Australia
Ernest Shackleton
Sir Douglas
Yorkshire
England
Menzies
Si Douglas
U S Unions Press Quick End to Metals Import Quotas
Washington A P Reuters reports President Eisenhower faced union opposition to lead and zinc import quotas. George Meany of the CIO AFL denounced the measure as harming Latin America and Australia, urging removal and proposing domestic production payments as an alternative. He called for Congress action to address the lead and zinc situation with justice for all nations.
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Washington
P.reuter
Eisenhower
U.S
Ameri
George Meany
Federation of Labour —Congress of Industrial Organisations
A.C.T U
Kott Wi Hte Seter
Australia
Mg. Meany
Latin- America
Meany
APL
IPT
Lema
Congress
Latin-America
Union Leader Warns Over Wool Buyers Boycott
MELBOURNE Suesday. Storemen and Packers Union Federal secretary A. AL Kyle expresses concern that wool buyers aim to close Goulburn and Albury as selling centres. He warns continued bans will mobilize all strength to protect members and the cities rely on sales for employment and livelihood.
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Melbourne
Suesday
Storemen and Packers Union
A. AL Kyle
Goulburn
Albury
Kyle
Bayscott
Playford questions constitutional road taxation plan
The Pruner opening the Australian Automobile Chambers of Commerce convention raised concerns about interstate transport taxes. He noted South Australia has no interstate road taxes or annual registration fees for hauliers, arguing this may disadvantage road maintenance yet keeps SA industry efficient in moving goods to markets.
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the Pruner
Australian Automobile Chambers of Commerce
Commonwealth
House Tributes To Pope In New South Wales Assembly
In Sydney the Legislative Assembly observed a minutes silence for Pope Pius XII and passed a resolution expressing regret and sorrow at the Pontiff’s death. Premier Cahill and opposition leaders spoke of broad regard for the Pope and unity with all people of goodwill.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Pius XII
Cahill
Morton
Country Party
Davis Hughes
Cashill
Carboni
N.S.W
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