U.S. Ready to Defend Quemoy and Formosa Islands
U S officials warn it may use military force to defend offshore islands if Taiwan Strait threats escalate. Dulles says presidential decision pending. evacuation considered. State Department rejects China’s 12 mile claim. Pravda threatens counter blows. war talk centers on Quemoy and Matsu shelling and stockpiles.
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Mr. Dulles
Eisenhower
Dulles
U.S
Peking
U.S. State Department
Ching
Iceland Protests British Defiance Over 19 Miles Limit
A May 4 meeting in Reykjavik drew more than 7,000 people to protest Britain's stance on Iceland's 19 mile limit. Speakers urged calm as a crowd later gathered at the British Ambassador's residence to jeer, while Icelandic officials sought info on nine sailors from the frigate Eastbourne.
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Eaanu
Maria Julia
Eastbourne
Reykjavik
Ieland
Brazilian security detains possible plot against Dulles in Brazil
A Brazilian security official said a Communist was arrested on suspicion of plotting to assassinate U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles during his Brazil visit last month. The official confirmed Meridional News Agency reporting the arrest but delayed details for two weeks.
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Dulles
Rio DE Janeiro
A.p.reuter
U.S
John Foster Dulles
Brazil
Drought Desolation Hits Barkly Tablelands Pastoralists
Darwin dispatch reports drought devastation in the Barkly Tablelands Northern Territory with thousands of cattle dying and up to 150000 head lost before summer rains. Direct losses projected at £3 million while breeders face long replacement delays.
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Darwin
Northern Territory
J. N. Nelson
Lab
Nelson
Barklys
Elliott Offer Speculation Hits Melbourne and Sydney
Melbourne reports speculate about a $110000 offer by promoter Leo Leavitt to champion runner Herb Elliott. Leavitt flew from Melbourne to Sydney amid questions over the possible prize and implications for Elliott’s professional status.
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Melbourne
U.S
Leo Leavitt
Sydney
Herb Elliott
Professo
De Gaulle Presents New Constitution Amid Paris Riots
In Paris eight people were seriously injured as riot police clashed with a 100000 strong crowd in Place de la Republique during General De Gaulle's speech on a proposed constitution. Communists mobilized for a show of force as banners urged rejection and police used batons to break up the disturbance. De Gaulle urged a yes vote and announced plans for a tour to rally support.
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Paris
A.A.P
Reuter
de Gaulle
Place de la Republique
Communist Party
Ies
General de Gaulle
Polite
Pushbutton War Idea Wrong
SYDNEY Friday. Major General I Dougherty, director of civil defence, told the POWs Association of Australia's annual conference that many people wrongly believed a war would be won by pushing a few buttons. He warned ill informed critics and noted employers often would not spare workers for training as Australia risked being caught unprepared.
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Sydney
I. Dougherty
Dougherty
Ca-P.o.w
Association of Australia
C.M.F
Australia
Weapons policy defended by Australian general staff
Sydney Friday the chief of the Australian General Staff Lieutenant General A R Garrett defended the government's policy of sticking with conventional weapons citing enormous nuclear costs and saying guided missiles would not reduce manpower but would create a new type of soldier. He returned to Sydney after five weeks visiting Great Britain Canada and the United States and stated Australia would supply a proportion of ground troops in future wars to aid allies.
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Sydney
A. R. Garrett
Garrett
Great Britain
Canada
U.S
Australia
Daily Sketch offers free down payments up to £500
The Daily Sketch in London announces free down payments for readers to ease hire purchase costs. It targets the lack of bank accounts, arguing the cheque book holder can borrow deposits while the unbanked cannot. Details promised later. ranges from £500 on a house to £25 on a TV set.
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London
Reuter
Daily Sketch
Sketch
Move To Lower Shearing Rate
The Graziers' Federal Council seeks a wage reduction for shearers under the Federal Pastoral Award. The decision follows industry cost trends and a sharp wool price drop since the last assessment in 1956. The United Graziers Association of Queensland plans a similar move to the Queensland Industrial Court. The Federal Award excludes Queensland.
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Sydney
Graziers’ Federal Council
United Grainers* Association of Queensland
Queensland Industrial Court
Queensland
To Appoint 90 New Police Officers
The Premier Mr Cahill approves the appointment of 90 additional police raising strength from 4 886 to 4 966 in three stages. Thirty officers join immediately then 30 on November 30 and 30 next March. Commissioner C J Delaney says the boost will meet requests for extra police at several centres.
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Sydney
Cahill
C. J. Delaney
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Formosa
Joseph Reap
China
United States
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Soviet Union
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Matsu
Taipei
Larry Miller
UPS
Charles Smith
Iceland
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Elliott
Pretoria
Strijdom
South Africa
J. G. Strijdom
Cape Town
Ogther
France
Guelma
Algeria
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