U S Moves on Formosa as Evacuation Plans Begin
U S authorities launch a phased plan to evacuate most or all of about 6000 American women and children from Formosa amid heightened tension. Nationalist forces and U S aircraft provide cover as talks resume in Warsaw. journalists warned off Quemoy Matsu and the Pescadores for security reasons.
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American
Associated Press
U.S
Taipei
Formosa
Dulg-Uup
Quemoy
China
Matsu
Pescadores
Vessee
Exre
Bak
Sali
Caracade Defence Ministry
Little
United States
Fort Rosa
Warsaw
Geneva
Britain
Eisenhower
Mass Protest On Coalfields Rally Amid Mine Idle Day
A rally of 20 clergymen businessmen and union leaders from Sydney and Newcastle protested for shorter hours better pay and full employment as miners in the Muswellbrook to Wallarah region stopped work for the day. The meeting urged a Sydney march to Freoed Town Hall and received a telegram from Prime Minister Menzies signaling federal attention to the coalfield crisis.
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Sens Weanggemers Aaa
Sydney
Newcastle
Eets Creer
Mieeling
Northern Board of Management
Muswellbrook
Wallarah
Bishop of
F. de Witt Batty
Evatt
Federal
Parliamentary
Labour Party
Dr. Evatt
Australia
Cessnock
Menzies
Sydney bank premises sold in London auction
The Commercial Bank premises in London were sold at auction. The new owners will be Queensland Insurance Ltd. The sale, amid bidding, saw a top bid of a large amount and the premises will be removed to a new rent arrangement upon completion.
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of Ney Ltd
London
Queensland Insurance Any Ltd
Negati Calthorpe
Oocsers
Wout Price
Con M
Pak Branch
Rent E Suns
Ku Klux Activity Reported in Britain
London dispatch says a Ku Klux Klan cross blazed near the rectory of Rev. Hugh Artus in Arley Warwick after he preached racial tolerance. The cross of elm bows soaked in paraffin was set alight at midnight.
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London
Midlands
Daily Express
Hugh Artus
Arley
Warwick
Train Falls Into Newark Bay. Dozens Dead in New Jersey Crash
A passenger train leaving Elizabeth for Jersey City plunged into Newark Bay after the cantilever lift span was raised to let a sand boat pass. At least 15 people were confirmed dead, with about 100 aboard. Rescue divers searched the wreckage as crews battled high water and tangled cars.
Grim Prelude To State Road Courtesy Week
NSW road toll soars after a weekend of crashes. Acting Traffic Superintendent warns 1958 could set a record in road deaths. Lord Mayor Jensen opens Road Courtesy Week and laments high casualties on Australian roads.
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Sydney
N.S.W
B. Bertoli
Jensen
Stabilisation Seen As World Need
In Montreal the Australian Government urged global economic stability as a prerequisite for Commonwealth growth. Deputy leader of the Australian delegation Mr McEwen said world trade in primary commodities is unstable and exporters cannot plan development. New Zealand Finance Minister Nordmeyer noted fluctuating prices hurt underdeveloped producers. Canadian Finance Minister Donald Fleming chaired the opening session.
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Montreal
Commonwealth
McEwen
Commonwealth of Nations
New Zealand
Nordmeyer
Donald Fleming
Salvation Army Refuses £7651 Bequest From Lottery Winer
In Melbourne the Salvation Army declined a £7651 bequest from Colour Sergeant John Archer who died last July after a Tattersalls £10000 win. Justice O Bryan ordered probate to Archer’s six children who will share equally, as daughters lifted a caveat and Army refused the estate.
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Melbourne
Salvation Army
Supreme Court
John Archer
City Road
South Melbourne
Justice O'Bryan
Archer
Tone
Algerians Attack French Minister in Paris
Gunmen believed to be Algerians attempted to assassinate Jacques Soustelle, minister for information, in Paris. Five bystanders wounded as assailants fled along the Champs Elysees. one suspect arrested and police detained others amid chaotic chase and gunfire. Soustelle, 46, was struck near the armpit and his car window shattered.
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Paris
M. Jacques Soustelle
M. Soustelle
Algeria
General de Gaulles
France
Assembly
Social Republican
Gaillard
North Africa
Erie
Champs Elysees
Mr. Soustelles
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State Department
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A. G. Bates
Royal Military College
Duntroon
Air Force Week
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