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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1956

Page

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Iraq and Jordan near crisis over possible troop move

Tension eased after an Amman announced agreement that Iraqi troops would not cross the border yet. Reports said three Iraqi regiments totaling about 15 000 troops were ready near Jordan as Israel warned of threats to peace. Prime Minister Ben Gurion urged stability and criticized a British backed border plan tied to the 1947 UN resolution.

SAA Jordanisra Amman Jordan Britain Israel Egypt Wea Hussein Pales New York United Nations Security Council Jamel Ma- Salah Salem Iraq Nuri al Said Arab World David Ben Gurion

Mid air gun battle leaves one dead two wounded

Budapest radio reports four bandits attempted to seize a plane after takeoff from Budapest heading to Szombathely and Zalaegerszeg. Two state policemen aboard secretly shot dead one bandit and wounded two others. the fourth surrendered as the plane returned to Szombathely.

Vienna A.a.p.reuter Budapest Budapestry Szombathely Zelaegersweg Szo

Government hid For Private Schools Slated

The Australian Council of School Organisations condemned the Beders Government for aiding denominational schools in the Australian Capital Territory. Victorian delegate J Wood called the action a negation of democracy and N S Liebert urged public debate or parliamentary vote before such aid. The council adopted resolutions opposing payments to non-State schools and Tasmanian delegate J Totham urged support in the campaign against private school subsidies based on attendance.

Bradbane Australian Council of School Organisations Beders Australian Capital Territory Victorian J. Wood 8. Liebert N.3.w Tasmanian J. Totham

Duke MOMBASA Lightning Tour Begins

Duke of Edinburgh will make a lightning tour of Mombasa today to start his world trip. The visit marks the opener of his international itinerary with officials awaiting engagements and ceremonies planned.

Duke Mombasa Duke of Edinburgh Mombasa

Australia urged to advertise exports at AAAA meet

Mr. W McMahon urged the Australian Association of Advertising Agencies to establish an export advertising division to boost overseas sales. Speaking at the 11th AAAA convention in Leura he outlined plans with association officials including Humphrey Clemenger and John Jackson.

W. McMahon Australian Association of Advertising Agencies McMahon A.A.A.A Leura B Tett Aeesa Humphrey John Clemenger John Jackson

Lloyd predicts Egyptian offer in Suez crisis debate

Lloyd says Egypt may reply to Security Council invitation after debate on Suez. He warns a serious situation unless a proposal is submitted and notes the U S has worked with Britain. Dr Mahmoud Fawzi accuses Eden of contradicting council recommendations amid mock war drills at Port Said.

Lloyd London Security Council Sues Egypt Soviet Union United States Britain Council Forel Mahmoud Fawzi Anthony Eden Suez Fawzi Bernard Cornut-Gen- Alle France Anthony Conservative Party Wales Sir Anthony United Kingdom Port Said Othar

Wishes as Sir Eric Harrison resigns from Parliament

The Minister for Defence Production Sir Eric Harrison handed his resignation to the Speaker McLeay. Prime Minister Menzies and Opposition Leader Evatt paid tribute to his 25 years in Parliament and wished him well as Australian High Commissioner in London.

Eric Harrison House of Representatives McLeay Menzies Evatt Sir Eric London Eric

Crippled Pan American Plane Circles Coast Guard for Ditch

A Pan-American Strato-Cruiser circled a coast guard ship 1045 miles from San Francisco waiting for daylight to ditch. The 22 passengers and seven crew faced a wind milling propeller on one engine after a runaway propeller cut power. Rescue operations were launched from Pearl Harbor as the plane neared landfall in San Francisco at 7 am.

San Francisco U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Ocean Benninzera Kar- Bangkok Honoe Tokyo Sen Ean Coastguard Honolulu Ogg Coast Guard

Waratah Hotel Bribery Inquiry Sought by Captain Beil

Captain Harold Beil said today he would welcome an inquiry into bribery charges he has leveled. He stated it should be conducted by police or the City Council and government authorities.

Bydnos Suescny Waratah Hotel Harold Beil Governoe

U S Policy Blamed for Canal Crisis

Senator Mansfield criticizes U S policy toward the Suez crisis calling Eisenhower era actions delay and vacillation. He claims a temporary respite amid appeasement of Egyptian arrogance postponed a reckoning and harmed Western unity.

A. P.reuter Montena Mike Mansfield Eisenhower Masas East Suez Canal Mansfield Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Bomb test findings valued for civilian protection

Information from atom bomb tests at Mara inga could help determine radiation effects and advise safety measures for the civilian population. Premier Mr Playford stated the tests were important for understanding protection options.

Marainga Playford

Eucharistic Procession Planned in Canberra

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn arranges a Eucharistic procession in Canberra on Sunday October with up to 10 000 people expected. The event begins at 2 38 p.m. from Christope r Basilica Pro Cathedral Manuka to St Edmunds College for the ceremony.

Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn Camberra Btristopher Manuka St. Edmund's College

Staff's promptitude averts major petrol fire at Braddon garage

Quick action by Beazley and Bruce Pty. Ltd. staff prevented a major petrol blaze in Mort Street Braddon yesterday afternoon. A car crash started the fire at a petrol forecourt. an electrical fault on the bowser ignited flames while the pipeline fed the main tank. The driver Larcombe was unhurt. Fire brigade arrived to extinguish, with damage estimated above £200 and about 500 gallons involved.

Beazley and Bruce Pty. Ltd Mort Street Braddon Bowser Larcombe Cowper Street Ainslie

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