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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1964

Page

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U.S. Steps Up Forces in Vietnam

President Johnson ordered doubling naval forces off South Vietnam and authorized destruction of attackers. Maddox and Turner Joy engaged by torpedo boats in the Gulf of Tonkin while air cover from Ticonderoga aircraft protected naval forces. State Department lodged protest with Hanoi over the attack. Five U.S. warships recalled from Hong Kong after the Sunday assault. details on destinations undisclosed. Housekeeping note: MST.

Washington A.A.P Johnson South Vietnam Oesee Sari North Vietnam Gulf of Tonkin C. Turner Joy Maddox Generat Aires Ticonderoga State Department Hanoi United States Hongkong Hong Kong Constellation Preston Fechteler Kidley Regulus Madden Brush Navy Ticunderoom Dean Rusk Robert McNamara Defence Senate Richard B. Rus Yester-J Armed Services Committee Rusk McNamara Saker Namese Ordi Anthony Defence Department Long Lother Tonkin Gulf Department of the Interior Lof Saigon

Fraser to Stand on ALP Ticket for Hospital Election

The State Electoral Council in Canberra announced Mr A L Fraser will replace disqualified Mr J Pomroy on the ALP hospital election ticket. The line up now reads Mrs R Nall, Mr A L Fraser and Mr G Williams. The ACT Advisory Council selections include R Y O Keefe, G Walsh, W B Spellman, and T Millett.

Fraser ALP Canberra J. Pomroy Pomroy Act PL A.lp R. [Nall A. 10. Fraser G. Williams ACT Advisory Council R. Ry’ O'Keefe G. Walsh W. B. Spellman T. Millett J. BR. Fraser Lab. A.C.T Anderson Immigration Sternberg Coe

Calwell pressed to reshape Labour Party rules in Canberra

Former leader Calwell outlines ideas to the Federal Executive in Canberra aiming to reform party representation and cut the “faceless men” label. He notes the federation of 31 state parties complicates reform and cautions that proposals remain embryonic pending talks with colleagues.

Calwell Melbourne Coleagues ALP Labour Party Australia Whitham Whitlam Ical Executive South Wales Alp Labour Cadwell Calwel

Push to Release Skier Sternberg From Deportation

An 18 year old skier and sailor Sternberg faces deportation from Australia after a long appeal process. Norwegian community members and Sydney figures including restaurant owner Eugen Andre rally support with about 4000 signatures. Fraser and Opperman argue for clemency or probation while officials maintain the deportation order due to desertion and related charges.

Euresen Opis Deperman Sydney Eugen Andre Kingals Cross Sternberg Andre Australia Canberra Stermberg Commonwealth United States Opperman Norway

Dam threat forces evacuation across Bunbury area

Flood warnings escalated as a potential dam collapse threatens Preston and Collie Rivers. Officials ordered evacuations around Bunbury and Norh Bucbury with hundreds moved from Rathmines and nearby townships. Engineers report rising flood risk and breaches along a shoreline area near the estuary.

First miner rescued from Champagne mine in capsule

The first miner was brought to the surface by capsule at 4.16 GMT, about 2.16 am Canberra time. He is a 23 year old married man.

France

Undefined Trade Law and U S Meat Bill Section Outlawed

Disjointed page reference notes cover trade law and the U S meat bill section with illegible summaries. Mentions finance sport editorial letters and weather reports but details are unclear.

U.S

Capsule reaches trapped miners in Champagnole mine

Nine miners trapped for eight days near Champagnole in a limestone mine are to be hoisted to the surface within hours. Rescue workers pierced the gallery where the men were entombed and prepared the capsule for extraction as crowds and officials watched. The operation follows a breakthrough after drill probes and rapid progress by the rescue team.

Ine Champagnole Mr. Minar France P.reuter Andre Martinel Champagnele Fiesin-Fou Canberra Champagnote Moring Andre Lovie Ambu Cross Iran

McGregor wife jailed for year over Patongs Safari Camp incident

Nola McGregor aged 18 was sentenced to twelve months in prison for wounding her husband Don McGregor the crocodile shooter. Earlier she was acquitted by a jury on a charge of attempted murder related to the June 17 incident at Patongs Safari Camp near the South Alligator River.

Darwin Nola McGregor Don McCrregor McGrregor Patongs South Alligator River

Australian named Inspector General of IAEA

Australian diplomat Allan Coup McKnight, 46, named Inspector-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency and head of security and inspection. Yugoslav Slobodan Nakiceno vic is named director of the same department. McKnight, who chaired the agency since 1960, assumes the post next month to ensure agency projects avoid military misuse and that security provisions in agreements are followed.

Vienna A.A. P.reuter Allan Couplas McKnight International Atomic Energy Agency Slobodan Nakicenovic Yugoslavia McKeight McKnight

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