20 Aug 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1965
Page
1
Spokesmen for Hotel Kingston and Civile Hotel told reporters they would await brewery confirmation before raising rates at the Wellington Hotel. The changes, potentially effective today, come as all three hotels anticipate official instructions to set new prices.
In Canberra and Goulburn, three inmates serving life sentences attempted an escape using bows and a crossbow. Warders wounded, one officer hit in the leg, as guards and police recaptured the trio after the bolt ricocheted and the inmates fled across the exercise yard.
The prime minister urged Australians to recognize propaganda aimed at shaping views on South Vietnam and the allied desertions, warning of influence whether or not it is noticed.
Tunku Abdul Rahman undertook a sudden air trip to Borneo to ease tensions after Singapore's withdrawal from the Federation. He planned to visit Sabah and held talks with Sarawak's State Cabinet as security was tightened. The trip followed regional strains and a push for bilateral defence arrangements.
In Parliament the foreign affairs debate opened Wednesday night. Mr Calwell accused the Government of squibbing a vote on Malaysia and Vietnam policy. Sir Robert and the Prime Minister defended the withdrawal of Australian troops and urged ceasefire and talks with all parties. The division results were 62 to 46 in the Government's favour.
Canberra dentists are set to announce raised fees after a Wednesday night meeting. ACT Dental Group linked to NSW Dental Association passed a motion implying higher charges. Dental laboratory fees had already risen 15 to 20 percent.
Snow and poor weather hindered postal deliveries in Queanbeyan. The Postmaster General Mr Hulme apologised to the council amid disputed explanations. Aldermen pressed for better wages and postal service amid calls to compare Canberra facilities.
Technicians resolved a power system fault delaying Gemini V as engineers overfilled fuel tanks to 100 percent. Cooper and Conrad remained in quarters while the problem was addressed, with launch now planned for local 12.18 pm. The eight day mission remains set to lift off from Houston and Canberra time observers, including Mrs Trudy Cooper, prepare for the historic flight.
Vietcong guerrillas reportedly overran the Dak Sut garrison and nearby district HQ in Kontum Province, 300 miles north of Saigon. Eight American advisers escaped death, breaking out and being rescued by helicopters.
A German war crimes court handed life sentences to six men implicated in Nazi Auschwitz atrocities. The report notes broad international reaction and lists associated court actions continued on other pages.
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