Nations seek U N appeal on giant H Bomb fallout
Eight nations in the fall-out path plan a U N appeal to deter the Soviet atmospheric blast. They hope for priority in the Political Committee and rally support, while Russian tests draw mixed assessments and warnings from Britain and the United States.
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New York
A.a.p.reuter
Canada
Denmark
Iceland
Iran
Japan
Norway
Pakistan
Sweden
U.N
Soviet Union
Arctic
Russia
Washington
C.8
Novaya Zemlya
London
Harold Watkinson
Watkinson
Britain
Resumption of Nuclear Tests Regretted by Queen
The Queen, delivering a speech prepared for the Government, said the United Kingdom regrets the Soviet Union initiating resumption of nuclear tests. She emphasized support for UN efforts and international agreement on testing under effective control, noting the UN’s loss with Secretary General Trygve Lie’s passing.
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London
United Kingdom
United Nations
Mankocha
Hamjoeld
Challenge to Senator Paltridge discussed in airline takeover debate
In Canberra the deputy delegation claimed an ultimatum to accept a takeover by Ansett- A.N.LA. was suggested by the Minister after a July 1960 meeting. East West Airlines figures described the minister urging a board agreement, with Sir William Paltridge not present but cited in the exchange. The officials recalled the Minister pressing a joint move with Ansett.
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House of Representatives
Paltridge
Ansett- A.n.la
Drummond
East West
V. Pringle
Canberra
Canberra Times Expands to 48 Page Daily Issues
The Canberra Times enlarges its press capacity to 48 pages with a third deck added in June 1956. Circulation remains above 14 000 daily as editorial and advertising coverage expand. Advertising rates drop to about 4/6 per inch per 1 000 sales with space surpassing other NSW papers outside Sydney and Newcastle.
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Canberra Times
Canberra
Sydney
Newcastle
New South Wales
Recordings Indicate Russian Bomb Explosion May Exceed 50 Megatons
C S IR O Melbourne chief E L Deacon cites Melbourne recordings suggesting the Russian blast yesterday could be about 50 megatons with 15 megaton shocks traveling longer distances. He notes earlier Bikini Atoll tests showed similar pressure waves and that new measurements were taken this morning using a micro barometer.
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Melbourne
C.s.ir.o
E. L. Deacon
Bikini Atoll
Mr Pringle Interview Claims Exposed by Mr Drummond
True Mr Drummond said he wanted to make it clear the substance of what Mr Pringle had said about the interview was perfectly true. He expressed concern that East West Airlines not be disadvantaged by possible misinterpretation of Government policy by the Minister.
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Pringle
Ansett
Drummond
Kurrajong Hotel
Keys murder hearing draws few attendees in petty court
Only six people attended the Court of Petty Coccame hearing on September 22 murder charges against Daniel Norris Nicholls. The Crown presented 56 exhibits as the case proceeds, with Nicholls showing mild interest and glancing around the courtroom. The hearing resumes today.
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Keys
Petty Coccame Norderday
FCS
FCO Sey
Daniel Norris Nicholls
Beverley Irving Keys
Crown
Mulwala chef charged with murder of Beverley Keys
Nicholls 45, a cook from Mulwala House Canberra, is charged with murdering Beverley Irving Keys 28 of Gerrilong Gardens Reid on September 22. Keys died September 23 at Canberra Community Hospital from a head wound in bed. Police say Nicholls later aided by restraining Mrs Oldfield and forcing witness signatures during a confrontation at Top Naas.
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Nicholls
Cook
Mulwala House
Canberra
Beverley Irving Keys
Miss Keys
Gerrilong Gardens
Reid
Top Naas
Watson
Lake Eucumbene
Oldfield
Gerris Long Gardens
Mr. Watson
Buree Street
Key
Mystery of Hotel Rex death linked to local staff
Evidence suggests witnesses will support allegations surrounding the death of Miss Keys. Miss Keys, a receptionist at Hotel Rex Canberra, was paid for September 1 work on September 21. A cook, Nicholls, admits entering a room and stealing a handbag and two pay packets, wiping fingerprints and leaving cigarette ash and excreta at the Keys home on September 22.
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Ainslie Rex
Rex
Canberra
Watson
Nicholls
Thel
Hotel Rex
Miss Key
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