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March 28, 1957
On March 28, 1957, a significant diplomatic issue emerged as Australia faced criticism regarding its zirconium deal, which raised concerns about national security and the implications for international relations amidst the Cold War tensions. This scrutiny came during a time when the world was grappling with the potential dangers of nuclear proliferation. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan returned to London after a successful series of talks with President Eisenhower in Bermuda, affirming the importance of the Anglo-American alliance during these turbulent times and addressing delicate global issues. In the United States, the passing of Mary Currier, a dedicated aide and Director of Food Services at Barnard College, underscored the contributions of women in public service and academia during a period marked by gender roles and expectations.
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On March 28, 1957, Australian Labor Party members protested against their government's sale of a new zirconium refining process to National Distillers Products, a US company. The contract stipulated the supply of 5 million pounds of zirconium over five years, raising concerns over national resources and foreign control. The deal sparked a significant debate about the implications of foreign ownership in Australia's resources sector.
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In March 1957, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan returned from a meeting in Bermuda, declaring that discussions with U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower had met all expectations. The talks focused on the delicate issue of nuclear test control and international relations. Macmillan emphasized the UK's hopes for productive negotiations on arms control.
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MARY CURRIER, 60, AIDE AT BARNARD; Director of Food Services for 8 Years Dies--Served Overseas in Red Cross
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