PM Replies To ALP Challenge in NSW Debate
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies defended government policies as right and growing stronger weekly. He spoke in the House of Representatives responding to Mr Calwell's no confidence motion, condemning Labour's nuclear free zone policy as national death by own action and Calwell as a professional dispenser of gloom.
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Menzies Faces Heckling Over Economic Attacks in Parliament
Prime Minister Menzies spoke to a packed House last night, defending government policy and attacking Mr. Calwell. Sir Robert criticized Labour isolationism and highlighted inflation control, growth in production, and export rise while denying a gossip report about U.S. access to secrets.
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British Stimulus Budget outlines £250 million tax cuts
In Commons, Mr Maudling unveils a stimulus budget aiming for 4 percent growth, cutting property tax for homeowners, reviewing a turnover tax, and offering factory depreciation relief. Proposes grants for redevelopment in depressed areas and adjusts death duties to ease tax burden.
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Brothers Gather as Asia Leaders Discuss Malaysia Bond
Manila reports that Malaya's Premier Tunku Abdul Rahman and Philippines President Macapagal held a brief exchange of views on Malaysia before a State banquet. Delegates stressed Malaysia must form by August 31 while prepared to discuss its impact on Asia. Macapagal called the meeting a gathering of brothers and good neighbours.
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Early rush for seats in Parliament for Budget speech
In London the fight for seats in the House of Commons began before dawn as 72 MPs secured desks two and a half hours after doors opened. Sir Gerald Narro, a veteran Conservative, led the queue at 4 am while Sir Leonard Ropner arrived in a limousine in slippers and no socks.
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Reuter
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Military Men Hold Secret SEATO Talks in Paris
In Paris eight SEATO members including Australia and New Zealand meet behind closed doors for two days. Air Marshal Sir Frederick Scherger leads Australia. Admiral H D Fell arrives noting China aims to subvert SEA nations to become Communist states.
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Workmen to receive share of £47160 found in old safe
Two demolition workers who discovered 47160 pounds in an old safe on a London building site will each receive 4750 pounds as reported by the Daily Mirror.
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Daily Mirror Today
Canberra milk vendors push zoning plan amid amalgamation talks
Canberra milk vendors meeting at Hotel Ainslie Rex backed zoning of milk runs for Dairy Farmers and Bega brands to supply members efficiently and cut delivery costs. The joint co operative society would bind vendors and factories under government oversight to stabilize prices. Managers Dive and Merlin unavailable for comment.
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Victoria
Australia In Africa Plea Before United Nations
The Australian delegate David Hay urged UN Colonialism Committee to understand Britain's stance on Southern Rhodesia as time presses. Cecil King said Britain cannot meet a debate before April 22 due to ministerial duties amid federation talks. Other national reps echoed urgency for earlier talks to alter the Rhodesian constitution.
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