22 Aug 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1961
Page
1
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A New York Times dispatch reports the South Vietnam Army made a seven year long scare against guerrillas. Officials said the army, now reorganized and backed by American advisers, has taken several key victories, including a recent success last week.
Independent member Mrs Petrol argues for an Excess Profite Act to curb high Canberra retail prices. She cites prices in Canberra versus Sydney Melbourne and other states, urging the ACT Advisory Council to adopt a deterrent against profiteers. The council deferred the motion to Sept 11.
Canberra service stations announced petrol price reductions following earlier cuts by oil companies. Spokesmen said they waited for the NSW Prices Commission guidance before applying the reductions, and noted they had stock on hand as the timing aligned with NSW adjustments.
Buckingham Palace said Prince Philip will not undertake any tour during a Perth visit for the Commonwealth Games. Officials could not confirm the length of his stay or any detailed schedule, noting the Duke would open the Games in November but that release of plans was not possible.
The NATO Council will meet in Paris to discuss the Berlin build up and to review what member nations have done to match actions by the United States United Kingdom France and West Germany. The gathering comes a month early to address rising Berlin crisis tensions.
US troops arrived by road convoy in Berlin with 1500 rockets. Russians and Americans planned moves to avoid trouble while British forces add armor and personnel. Vice President Johnson reported to Kennedy on the West Berlin situation as Pravda framed the visit as militarized.
Australian bowler Ken Mackay tore into England on day four of the fifth Test, trapping May Cowdrey Dexter and Pullar early as England slumped to 4-155 in their second innings, needing 82 to win with Row and Barrington at the crease.
Scoreboard notes Mistralia 1st Inning 494 total 1st innings 256 England 2nd Innings. Subba Row Bowler details include Pullar Grout ONeill Cowdrey Benaud Muarchay Sundries 4/155. Fall 33 33 83 90. Bowling: Davidson Gaunt Mackay Renaud. Stumps.
French paratroopers set up a symbolic barbed wire roadblock at OVC PUNT Pes marking a disputed center. Troops feared Tunisian forces might exploit darkness to remove the barrier as relations tense. NATO tensions rise with debates in New York over Western policies facing Soviet pressure.
Jomo Kenyatta, released from restricted residence at Maralal, will be able to travel to Gatundu and address public meetings. Crowds of up to 25 000 gathered as government restrictions were eased briefly to allow his movement. Kenya’s Kiambu District Commissioner returned Kenyatta’s black stick and carved elephant head staff after arrest.
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