Menzies Quashes Party Revolt Over Means Test Reform
Australia’s government faced a Liberal led rebellion as calls to liberalise the means test for pensions sparked party tensions. Prime Minister Menzies pledged a thorough review before the next budget, with defections narrowly avoided and the Thompson amendment defeated 56 to 39.
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Social Services Committee
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Port Adelaide
Mr. Menzies
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Wentworth
Australia and New Zealand propose closer bloc links
Commonwealth officials report Australia and New Zealand urged a nearer Commonwealth approach to bridge the gap between the European Common Market and the seven nation European Free Trade Area. The Economic Consultative Council backed the idea, though some delegations voiced concerns about agricultural impacts.
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Commonwealth Economic Conference
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New Zealand
Economic Consultative Council
Council
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Stevenson Sees Khrushchev Proposals as Sincere Phase by Phase
Adlai Stevenson, Democratic leader, says Khrushchev’s disarmament plans may be enacted in phases. After a 40 minute Iowa meeting at Coon Rapids, Stevenson says he feels hopeful and believes the Soviet leader meant what he said. The visit drew security chaos and a jovial farm scene before 10,000 Ohio State students cheered Khrushchev.
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Soviet Union
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British Readers Favor Thrills Violence and Romance
In Torquay Britain Sir Sydney Roberts head of the Library Association said readers show a fundamentally childish taste. He told the conference that adults seek thrills violence romance and sentiment in books.
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Princess Tours Snowbound Hydro Project
The princess toured the hydro project amid heavy snow conditions visiting Cooma and Cabramurra. She met workers from eight nationalities, inspected underground workings, photographed the site, and accepted an honorary prefectship from Cooma High School Brigidine Convent pupils. She arrived by RAAF Convair and planned to continue the tour next day.
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