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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1964
Page
15
In a speech to the American Bar Association, Stevenson warns that the United States faces deadly games of power between appeasement and brinkmanship. He cites references to Goldwater and the Soviet Union, urging balance, strength, and readiness to negotiate to avoid catastrophe.
Reports from Hong Kong quote the Siao Tao Yat Pau alleging martial law in Canton after two explosions and rail disruptions. Travel claims of anti communist leaflets and factory protests are mentioned. US and South Vietnam allies discuss intensified aid and civilian participation as foreign technicians prepare to assist.
Moscow announced it would not press its claim to a seat at the upcoming Afro Asian conference. China objected to Russia's bid, and a Soviet statement said participation would be “null,” while praising friendly Afro Asian states that urged withdrawal.
West Berliners surrounded a Soviet military car border crossing to East Berlin during a silence hour led by Mayor Willy Brandt marking the Berlin Wall anniversary. An American military policeman said four Soviet officers were aboard the vehicle as it attempted passage.
Reporters describe a tense demonstration with rocks hurled near Checkpoint Charlie as West Berlin police try to disperse a crowd. United Klans of America leader urges Klan members to back Senator Goldwater despite his stated neutrality toward their support.
Anthony Brown reports from Vietnam on Dragon Platoon of the U S Army in action near Black Virgin Mountain. A lieutenant is killed when a helicopter is hit by 50 caliber fire. Air strikes and helicopter airlift support unfold with Pineapple Princess and Lazy Tart providing cover as Viet Cong bunkers are bombarded. Casualties on both sides are heavy in the nightlong engagement.
Police in Birmingham pursue leads after an alleged escape plan from Winson Green prison linked to a £7 million missing lot. Residents report sightings near the prison wall and a car with two blondes outside a home. Det Chief Supt Baumber notes continued inquiries while a Scots prisoner described whispers of an escape attempt.
Fragmented text notes President Sukarno will explain Indonesia's current status in a significant speech dated April 7 marking a national anniversary. The report is from a brief dispatch, with limited legible details on speakers or venues.
At a dinner for ex Argentine President Orestes Frondisi, two men were injured when about 15 armed youths burst in. Guests fought back with chairs and cutlery, police said. A hospital spokesman reported skull fracture and arm injury. details on other victims unclear. The incident came amid congressional probes into actions during Frondisi’s presidency.
Police faced rioting in two cities as crowds clashed with officers near a pub and a housing project. Molotovs and bottles shattered storefronts while police arrested several suspects. Officials blamed segregation tensions and court orders for the unrest as residents debated civil rights actions and public gatherings.
A frantic chain of calls tied Casablanca to London and Funchal as Air France and BOAC teamed to air seven kilograms of antibiotic to Timor for a Portuguese patient named Ribero Camelo. The urgent message, picked up by a Casablanca radio amateur, spurred rapid dispatch by air and sea.
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