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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1956
Page
1
A British spokesman said the Suez plan modification is now certain despite unclear details. Eight or ten nations may back the plan, with possible contact on nationalisation of the Canal Company and a reference to the United States in discussions.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate Ensen as mayoral candidate with Alderman H engen and E. C lat involved. Intermittent lines reference Lord Mayor plans, votes, and a political landscape including regional figures and international Suez Canal discussion.
In Nicosia three Greek extremists died in an incident at the prison as guards maintained a heavy security presence. The governor rejected an appeal by the condemned men. Reports mention executions and chaotic reactions in the jail setting with authorities orchestrating the event at night.
Britain claims to have produced the world’s first turbo driven family saloon car, with a leading firm to decide Monday whether to launch at the London Motor Show next month. Five years of research underpin the project as buses vans and lorries may soon gain two pedal luxury driving. The Commercial Motor Show at Earl’s Court opens with most exhibits showing only two pedals while new gearboxes aim to remove the clutch.
The State A L P Executive tonight withdrew the charter on the Corre Branch of the ALP and expelled three members for disruptive acts. Excluded were J Cunningham B M Corrie branch secretary and J Jackson. No action against chairman W J Knight or member J Ryan.
The Indonesian Journalists' Association demanded withdrawal of an army decree banning criticism of the government in a petition to General Nasution and other leaders. It warned of concerted action with newspaper groups if not withdrawn within one month. Military police had questioned four editors over editorials critical of the government.
Sir William Penney halted the atomic test at the range after weather reports forecast a winds aloft that would fail to disperse the radioactive cloud. The postponement costs about £100,000 in wages and observer upkeep. Safety measures and automatic firing controls remain in place as scientists await improved conditions.
A Soviet troupe letter to Izvestia cites provocation in London and questions whether they can perform there without persecution. Reports in The News Chronicle say Nina is still confined to the Soviet Embassy after theft charges, with no withdrawal possible on political grounds and no departure without court appearance.
Atlantic City report says the average American man now buys more fragrant products than his wife. Dr Oliver Marton notes men spend about three times as much on perfume toilet water and related bath goods as women.
Jakarta dispatch reports two cabinet ministers travel to Tidore in the Moluccas to install Zainal Abidin Sjah as Governor of the new West Irian province. The move aims to extend Indonesian sovereignty over West New Guinea, with the governor a former Dutch official tied to Tidore administration. Ministers Gunario and Sudihjo will represent the government at the installation.
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