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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1958

Page

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U S Accepts Talks Offer By Red China Crisis News

The United States signalled readiness to resume talks with Red China in Poland as a form of diplomacy during the Formosa crisis. Ambassador Wang of Red China in Warsaw, and Chinese Premier Chou En Lai issued statements amid tensions with the United States over Formosa and the Quemoy and Matsu islands. China mobilised 600 million people, with naval activity reported near Amoy and the Quemoy area. Nationalist forces in Formosa prepared for a possible amphibious exercise near Fanglise Beach as the crisis escalated.

China U.S White House Abassador Poland Minmi Warsaw Red China Wang Nan Jusia Formosa Vich United States Soviet Union Suneva Yerica Anata Use Chou En Lai Peking Radio Coa 4 Hia Apeech Wasquitorel Ate Ferroou Pescadores Quemoy Mars Chow Mr. Dulles Eisenhower Chiang Kai-Shek Peking Supreme Radio Quemoy Islands Hong’ Kong Admiralty Selkirk Hong Kong Seventh Fleet Quemoy Ivand Que~moy Fanglise Beach

Cusack Wins Round Australia Car Trial Update

Cusack in car 48 with navigator Pat Lawless led the Round Australia event, finishing strong as Volkswagen teams dominated. Notable results included Eddie Perkins and Artur us in car 2, with a crowd of 65 000 watching at Albert Park. The overseas award went to Maitland’s Ian Tabman driving car 71, while Myra Lenaghan earned the most successful woman crew accolade.

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Cars Attract Keen Interest In Canberra

In Canberra on Saturday a large crowd watched Mobilgas trial cars check into the control and parade past Freebody’s stage. Greg Cusack drew interest though not a Whelen winner. The first car arrived after 7.20 pm and the last exited about 8.00 pm. Some enthusiasts traveled to Melbourne by a alternate route after Albert Parks.

Canberra Mobilgas Greg Cusack Canburea la Melbourne Albert Parks Greg Cusack Freebody Melbourne

Former French leader opposed to De Gaulle referendum

Left wing radical Pierre Menes-France and three former French premiers will vote against General De Gaulle's new Constitution in the referendum this month in Paris.

DE Gaulle Paris Pierre Menes France General de Gaulle

Soviet Rockets Near Australia Reveal Antarctic Ops

A Moscow report details Soviet Antarctic operations abroad near Australia. Rockets of the Metea type reached high altitudes to study atmospheric conditions as ships mapped coastlines, with launches near the Ross Sea and off New Zealand and Australia. The article notes plans tied to the International Geophysical Year and mentions a newly identified island near Antarctica named Bezymyannyy, or Namelevs.

New York Obhi Antarctica Australia Ges Moscow

SEATO Influenced Peace Confirmed by Sir Philip McBride

Acting External Affairs Minister Sir Philip McBride praised SEATO for preserving peace and stability in Southeast Asia while noting ongoing challenges from internal subversion. He cited Australia’s pledge to contribute 2,000,000 pounds to Asian defence.

SEATO Philip McBride South-Eastsia Philip Australia

Greece to oppose Britain's Cyprus partnership plan

Greek Prime Minister Karamantis announced that Greece will mobilize all political and diplomatic means with allies to oppose Britain's unilateral Cyprus partnership plan. He criticized Britain for past mistakes and warned Britain would bear sole responsibility for consequences.

Reuter Greece Britain Cyprus Karamantis Ward Briain Karamantia

Tunisia Morocco Join Arab League in Historic Move

Tunisia and Morocco join the Arab League as observers, signaling rapprochement with the United Arab front from Atlantic to Persian Gulf. The move strengthens Algerian liberation forces and aligns regional powers, while Iraqi talks with Nasser in Cairo address regional issues without pledging coalition.

Tunisia Morocco Arab League CALRO P.reuter Iraq Alts Observar Namor United Arab Front Atlantic Persian Gulf Algeri Uheration Ihs League Jomard Nasser Cairo United Arab Republic

Soviet Presidium Drops Bulganin as Party Leader

Radio Moscow announced Bulganin was removed from the Soviet Communist Party Presidium. The broadcast also said the 21st Congress would open January 27, 1939, and that Bulganin’s removal and congress date were stated at a central committee meeting of the Communist Party.

York Radio Moscow Marshal Bulganin Communist Party Presidum A Presa Bulgania

Assassination Attempt Fails on Lebanese Prime Minister

Unsuccessful attempt occurred last night as two jeeps approached the prime minister's route but no security forces were harmed. A land mine blast near the convoy was thwarted just before the leader's car and accompanying vehicle passed the same area.

Werut Sunasy Rewler Set Solb Moury Rain Resort

Britain tests Black Knight at Woomera range

Britain's first space rocket the Black Knight was fired from Woomera Rocket Range. The 50 foot intermediate range missile, developed with the Australian Department of Supply, reportedly reached 300 to 400 miles. Recovery plans and new telemetry techniques were described by Mr Townley and Dr George Gardner.

Britain Woomera Townley Gningdom Ministry of Supply Australian Department of Supply George Gardner Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough

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