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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1957
Page
6
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The article describes a radical rescue plan for an atomic furnace requiring hundreds of volunteers in air suits to work in a shielded, underground method. Led by officials including Sir Watham Penney, the plan envisions remote controlled probes to isolate damage while workers approach the furnace core. A prior Dr. Davey plan had saved a factory but faced far greater radioactivity this time.
A Mt. Stromlo Observatory spokesman said provisional calculations show the Russian satellite Sputnik, more than three weeks old, should be visible over Australia again on November 1. Exact sighting times were unavailable, but it was likely to cross the sky in the early morning.
Donald Clamp a 28 year old single employee of the Commonwealth Department of Works disappeared after leaving three European companions to enter dense jungle and swamp near the Brown River area about 30 miles northwest of Port Moresby. Police retain fears for his safety as a search continues amid a previously unfound case in the same district.
AAP Reuters notes the Soviet satellite had completed 235 earth orbits by 2 a.m. Ganterra time with both transmitters still operating per Task, the Soviet news agency.
Mr Byrne condemns the ACT draft ordinance as repugnant to individual rights, proposing police seizure without warrant and burdens of proof. He cites NSW law, notes sections 7 and 8 overreach, and warns the measure mirrors unwanted Australian trends while providing no obligation to prosecute.
London wool prices recover after a month decline. The Financial Times notes the rise is not tied to war fears. The Times editorial says the Middle East situation leaves other commodities unchanged in price.
A Tasmanian style discussion urged amendments to ACT election rules. W L Byrne proposed grouping candidates by party on ballots and limiting informal votes. Chief Electoral Officer L Ainsworth supported grouping to reduce errors, council to ask minister for a report on amendments.
Central Bank overseas balances increased by 1.4 million to 471.1 million pounds for the week ended October 16. Other assets rose 9 million to 20.3 million while deposits of trading banks improved 9.3 million to 38.5 million. In assets, cheques and bills of other loans fell 1.5 million to 2.7 million.
Jordan protested to the Mixed Armistice Commission after an Israeli jet reportedly fired on a Jordanian airliner en route from Amman to Cairo over Akaba for about 20 minutes. The plane was undamaged and crossed into Jordan after the incident.
The Supreme Military Court yesterday handed life hard labour to Brigadier Atef Nasser Major Hassan Siam Major Amin Fawzi and Abdul Hamit for their alleged roles in a plot to depose Nasser. Salah el Din, ex foreign minister, received 15 years and Abdul Fatah Hahhan 12 years.
U S officials reported a possible tear run test of a Vanguard missile at Cape Canaveral Florida as America aims to orbit a U3 satellite in March. Reporters gathered near the offshore Air Force missile test center as word of the test spread.
About 800 men from combined unions marched through Lithgow's main street in protest over the dismissal of W. Cruikshank an 18 year old polio victim. Police halted the 1.5 mile march claiming it was unauthorized as workers staged a 24 hour stoppage at the Lithgow small arms factory bound for Belgian FN rifle production.
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