U S rapid rail revival grows in major cities
Rapid rail transit returns to prominence in New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston Cleveland and Toronto as cities expand existing systems and plan new lines. Government subsidies and federal funding, including a Kennedy administration push, support experiments to cut downtown congestion and reduce highway land use.
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Britain to issue ten pound notes again in 1964
The Treasury announced Britain will reissue £10 notes early in 1964 with the Queen's portrait. The design elements including surround and colour are yet to be decided. The notes stopped being legal tender in 1945.
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London
Canberra Women Host World Day of Prayer Luncheon
Mrs H Taylor-Rogers, president of the Canberra branch WWDP, and guest of honour Mrs H E Palmer attended the annual luncheon at Lancaster Hall Forrest. Mrs Palmer, wife of St Luke's Deakin rector, spoke on 12 years teaching in Papua with the Anglican Mission.
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Germans Shoot 2 Fleeing To West
East German border guards shot dead a man and wounded a woman as they fled toward West Germany near Hohegeis in the Harz Mountains. Eyewitnesses said a burst from a sub machine gun at close range killed the man as tourists witnessed the scene and the woman was wounded while attempting to cross the death zone.
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Australia Japan trade pact expected to be signed Monday
Australian deputy Prime Minister and Trade Minister McEwen said he expects to sign a new Australia Japan trade agreement in Tokyo on Monday after talks with Japanese leaders including Prime Minister Hayao Theda.
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Doctor Attacks Repatriation Department in Journal
A doctor signing as Parkinson's Disciple criticizes the Repatriation Department in the Medical Journal. He claims the department spends excessively on non war related cases and creates more work to justify its existence. He contends the department aims to offer a full medical service to ex service personnel and dependants.
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