Nasser Hits At Menzies

Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29330, 8 October 1960, Page 16

Nasser Hits At Menzies

(N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) CAIRO, October 6. President Nasser, of the United Arab Republic, yesterday criticised Mr Menzies’ United Nations speech on his return to Cairo from New York. He accused the Australian Prime Minister of ’’manoeuvering’’ at the General Assembly to liquidate” the five-Power resolution calling for the renewal of contacts between President Eisenbower, and Mr Khrushchev. President Nasser said the five Powers did their duty and that . d . ld not l hink Mr Menzies vrouM succeed in "his manoePresident Nasser said the U.AJI was one of the countries representing not an atomic but a moral force in the world, and this force was superior to threats with nuclear bombs and rockets be*t was . ■ weapon for construction and development. ‘JPP’ause, President Nasser declared that no great Power Possessing nuclear weapons conjd afford to ignore world public opinion. . Towards the end of his 50mmute speech. President Nasser suddenly changed the subject and launched a strong attack on King Hussein, of Jordon. Referring to hma constantly as "The Dwarf King," President Nasser said King Husseinhad achieved nothing at the United Nations.