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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1956
Page
5
After London talks failed to settle Egypt's nationalisation of the Suez Canal, observers weigh the UN's place in mediation. Britain and France fear Arab nationalism and Nasser's stance, while economic and political pressures push toward international control rather than unilateral action.
Canberra mourns John Joseph Cusack pioneer of Yass and Canberra died aged BS at Canberra Community Hospital. He helped bring government to Canberra and served on the Yass Hospital Board. He owned a conache building business in Yass and exported mingle pole sulkies for South Africa. Survived by wife Mary Thorens and two sons, funeral held at St Christophers Cathedral. MP Jim Fraser and MP Allan Fraser paid tribute to his lifelong service and faith in Australia.
Dr. Stafford Warren of UCLA discusses three doctor types healer scientist and mechanic noting healing blends ancient magic with modern care. The piece surveys placebo effects and patient psychology, showing placebo responders diverse in education belief and age and emphasizes physician approach and patient mindset in healing.
The minister for national development Senator Spooner reported a drop in private building and commencements in 1955-56 with 79 838 completions after 75 150 in the prior year. He said the decline stemmed mainly from government program adjustments and private activity, but expected a rebound as home-building finances remain strong and another 8 million pounds may be available this year.
The High Commissioner for Canada in Australia, Mr. Irwin, is appointed Canadian Ambassador to Brazil and will transfer to Rio de Janeiro early next year. He and Mrs. Irwin will leave Canberra for Ottawa on September 22 for a home leave.
The Administrator of the Commonwealth General Sir Jonn Northcott attended a service at Scots Church Sydney yesterday sir J R Macneil ADC accompanied him at the event noting the ceremonial visit by the high official in the colonial capital.
A Massachusetts General Hospital study on post operative pain included placebos among drug comparisons. Of 162 patients, researchers sought to gauge responsiveness to belief and ritual in pain relief.
Paris reports the acting secretary of the French Socialist Party Pierre Comthin said he was optimistic that Italy's two socialist parties would amalgamate again after a nine year split. Comthin was sent to Rome by Morgen Phillips, President of the Socialist International, to heal the breach. One party is in the coalition government while the other aligns with the Communists in opposition.
A group of Brazilian students travel to neighboring countries to establish contact and share life in Brazil. The young ambassadors carry films books and small exhibits and will give talks at multiple locations along their route.
Fragmentary 1960s style letter mentions concerns over rules for writing about edibles and flowers cultivation. It references communities near a bay or harbor and appeals to residents about responsibilities for a nautical demonstration and living professions in the vicinity.
A distorted report notes that safety principles for handling explosive and radioactive materials were reviewed. UK Atomic Energy Authority scientists studied risks at a practice site. Mr Beale and safety experts urged keeping away from hazards to prevent contamination.
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