23 Aug 1960
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1960
Page
1
In New York Dag Hammarskjold secured overwhelming Security Council support for his Congo actions after three marathon sessions. The 11 members ended debate with clear approval though no formal resolution was adopted.
The United Nations confronted Soviet opposition over Congo neutrality as Patrice Lumumba clashed with UN and Belgian forces. Soviet diplomat Kuznetsov attacked Hammarskjöld, who proposed an advisory UN observer group from contributing countries, while Lumumba sought Egyptian aid and Poland urged different tactics amid Belgian withdrawal.
Professor Spann of Sydney University heads a seminar on constitutional problems of Asian nations at Australian National University sponsored by the Congress for Cultural Freedom. Delegates include participants from Burns, Ceylon, India and Fate. The closed session aims to foster freedom of expression while examining electorates parties and payments in Asian politics.
The report claims spies entered the pilot’s cabin during a confrontation with authorities, attempting to divert a flight. A mechanic was shot in the scuffle, and the spies were captured and handed to airport authorities. Names, nations, and port of departure unspecified.
A U S delegation led by Yale University probes Australian swimming stars led by John Konrads. Coach PR Monat says the goal is education and long term development, not direct athletic recruitment. Moriarty hints Yale may consider examinations to attract Konrads and other swimmers for future opportunities.
London report says Antony Arnie Stronge Jones will take a job with the Civic Trust a nonprofit aiming to keep Britain beautiful as industrial growth expands. The Daily Express notes his talent and independent income but details and salary are not yet decided. The Trust was founded three years ago to maintain Britain’s beauty.
The House will meet at 2 00 p m to discuss the budget after routine business and begin debate on the budget. The Senate convenes at 3 00 p m with questions resuming on the Colombo Plan.
Sir Edmund Hillary and four New Zealand expedition members depart Auckland for Calcutta on August 30 for a Himalayan ascent. The party aims to reach the summit after preparations in India.
The London Mail reports Russians plan to put a man in orbit this year after extensive training at the Soviet Academy of Aviation Medicine in Moscow. They claim years of tests on animals proved spaceflight safety before human missions. Pravda notes animal flights and TV coverage. meanwhile US NASA chief Glennan cites 23 US satellites in orbit and six Soviet launches with two in solar orbit.
Professor Willis of Leeds cautioned during a Victorian Cancer Society talk that cosmetics cigarettes and exhaust smoke along with cooking fumes may contribute to cancer risk. He cited lab findings where animals exposed to smoke showed higher cancer rates and noted uncooked foods had lower internal organ cancer incidence in less civilized communities.
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