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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1959

Page

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Disarmament and Summit Talk Highlight Khrushchev Visit

The article reports on a shared view that disarmament is the world’s vital issue and notes plans for President Eisenhower to make a return visit to the Soviet Union in the spring. It covers Khrushchev’s buoyant mood on his return to Moscow, talk of a possible summit, and mutual hopes to ease Cold War tensions through negotiated disarmament and international cooperation.

Eisenhower Cluc Elona Unis Danny Hagerty Wille House Prey Annmee Eienhower Sayivt Ceriain Agivementy Lower Lyon United States Blaie House White House Ahushvhey Jet Airlines Tuy Uley Macaw Reed America Rhio Diprwaue Mons Moscow U.S Krushchev Khrushchev Peking Washington Soviet Union Ani 1 Menage Quincelly Tass

Monks Seek Protection After Ceylon Assassination

Buddhist monks in Colombo seek protection after the assassination of Prime Minister Bandaranaike. Monks told new Prime Minister Dabanayake they fear retribution as crowds jeered and taunted them outside taxis and public areas.

Columbo Mons Hay Ceylon Mr. Bandaranaike M¢ Dabanayake Willssault Associated Press Detmuinyake Bapdaranaike Eredom Panty

Post Office Airmail Rate Change Announced

Senator Cooper announced the Postmaster General's plan to raise airmail charges starting November 1. The Senate passed the Telegraphs Rates Bill with no amendments, announcing the new 8d rate from Thursday to Saturday and a 5d flat rate from November 1. Senator Poke criticized increases affecting small newspapers and periodicals.

Post Office Cooper Davidson Senate Poke Lab

Audrey Hepburn fears for life amid threats in Zurich

The Daily Mirror reports in London that film star Audrey Hepburn, living in Switzerland with husband Mel Ferrer, has asked Zurich police for special protection during a public appearance after receiving threats.

London Mongay A.A. P.reuter Audrey Hepburn The Daily Mirror Miss Hepburn Switzerland Mel Ferrer Zurich

Menzies Plans Tours of Indonesia and Malaya

Prime Minister Menzies announced a swing through Indonesia and Malaya with stops in Canberra for five days. He will visit Indonesia from December 2 to 7 and Malaya from December 7 to 12, also meeting leaders and opening High Commission offices.

Minist Indones Malaya Tunku Abdul Rabi Fis Australia Menzies Menzica Pauic Menzies Mentzies Tondonesia Mali Jes Uip Canberra Commonwealth, Parliamentary Association Indonesia Malaya Between December 7 and 12. Mr. Menzies

Tibet Crisis At UN Debated By Ireland Malaya

Ireland and Malaya plan to urge the United Nations General Assembly to discuss alleged Communist Chinese violations in Tibet The exiled Dalai Lama appealed for UN intervention and the U S welcomed the plea while India’s Nehru urged unity against a looming frontier threat.

New York Ireland Malaya United Nations General Assembly Tibet United Press International Dalai Lama Unit Nations United States United Nations Assembly Baanakat Punjab

Australian Firm Wins Kuala Lumpur Office Building Contract

Australian firm Concrete Constructions Ltd secures the Kuala Lumpur project for an office building. MP R. W. Swartz notes the award follows a trade mission visit and will boost demand for Australian building equipment such as aluminium facings lifts escalators reinforcing steel floor coverings and plumbing fittings. He cites previous missions contributing to orders from South East Asia.

Enouuug Seguer Ruemed Forey Kuala Lumpur Concrete Constructions, Ltd R. W. Swartz McEwen Rade Mty Vr Swartz Passaten South-East Asia

Senator Alleges Phone Tapped Amid McCarthyism Claims

Senator Ormonde charged mass phone tapping during the Labour movement era. He urged the Postmaster General to end the practice, noting MPs could not speak privately and demanding safeguards for parliamentary communications.

Feader Dr. Evatt S.P P.M.G Labour Movement Ormonde Davidson Senate 4 Star I Senate Tesephy

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