02 Aug 1960
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1960
Page
1
Fragmented report describes escalating tribal warfare in Kasai Congo with 100 deaths and fighting across Kusai region. UN fear bias claims grow as Belgium weighs troop withdrawals and Katanga crisis prompts Lumumba to seek UN observers for Congo evacuation. Puppet show mention ends this chaotic item.
reports say rioting erupted in the Taoge area of Sour Waves GU and Changyong 20 miles south near Taseu with police using tear gas to control mobs. At least 12 killed in Behur and 40 arrested in Chungyong as demonstrators seized a police station and the police chief went into hiding. two officers were severely beaten.
Crowds cheered as thousands watched Australian British New Zealand and Malayan forces parade. Royal air units swooped over, troops boarded buses after operations against communist terrorists. A public holiday closed schools offices and businesses as celebrations continued across Malaya.
Civil Defence warns of rising floodwaters as Cowra and towns near the Lachlan River brace for the worst. More than 70 people evacuated from homes and outlying farms as rivers breach banks and water threatens dozens of properties. Levees and halls prepared for possible evacuees while Oberon and Oberpong report the highest rainfall on record amid ongoing steady rain and rising creeks.
Twenty four alleged Communists arrested on Navios last year were sentenced by the Jordan State Security Court. Trials yielded sentences from 20 years to one year. United Press Cyril.
Algiers report says terrorists attacked Chenoua beach killing 11 bathers including two women and injuring eight others. Infantry and air units pursued suspects 45 miles west of Algiers. two rebels were captured as crowds fled covered by gunfire on a busy weekend by the sea.
Cuban officials denied reports that Premier Dr. Castro was arrested by Ernesto Guevara or overthrown. Rumors of a cabinet reshuffle and Castro’s illness from pneumonia circulated as doctors and media said he was improving at his hilltop home near Havana.
Brisbane report notes eight tenders received for the Townsville to Metsa railway reconstruction. Tenders came from USA Canada France New Zealand and Australia including Queensland firms. Bid range 2 300 000 to 2 300 000 pounds with one total around 5 000 000 pounds.
Canberra printing industry workers fear a proposal for identity cards that would bar entry and exit without a card. Union officials in Sydney say the matter will go to the executive and to Parliament. Some long‑time workers reportedly never carried cards. The PIEU and Canberra secretary Mr. R Fleming said the idea is under consideration but no action taken yet.
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