Western Powers Move on Berlin Talks
Western leaders pursue a path to ease the Berlin border dispute. The Daily Express says President Kennedy and Prime Minister Macmillan planned to approach Moscow, while the Daily Telegraph reports a U S and France compromise on Berlin talks to bridge differences.
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Berlin crisis talks urged as Western hopes for talks grow
Western officials pressed for Berlin negotiations with the Soviet Union as tensions eased. Rusk stated the United States anticipated talks and suggested the Berlin issue might go to the United Nations, while West German Foreign Minister Von Brentano called for a conference to clear postwar issues before a catastrophe develops.
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Canberra’s Unbuilt Column Marks Birth of Nation's Capital
A March 12 1903 unveiling inaugurated Canberra yet the hoped column above its base on Capital Hill remains unfinished after 48 years. The crowd once saw Lady Denman reveal a secret name for the capital and fix its pronunciation as CANberra. Officials now say the column may never rise, with plans to integrate the base into a future National Centre.
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Government promises action on economy and jobs
Mr McMahon says action taken in Lash and P46 will steady progress toward a healthy economy. He notes 7,000 vacancies weekly notified to the Commonwealth Employment Service and stresses a balanced employment structure with no excessive stimulus.
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Commonwealth Employment Service
Air crash over Mont Blanc area claims lives in Alps
A plane struck near Mt Blanc causing multiple deaths. Reports say the aircraft crossed the Valley Blanche high above the glacier before crashing. The craft returned to base at Aix les Bains area, with casualties and emergency crews on scene.
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Bishops Call for National Ban on Pornography
A Pastoral letter from bishops urges a national ban on pornography and asks the government to amend laws to close technical loopholes. It calls for a media blacklist of unsuitable publications and harsher penalties for disseminating obscene material to the young.
Inquiry into Tender for Bank Sought in Sydney
Mr Ward demanded an inquiry into how tenders for the Reserve Bank building in Sydney were handled. He claimed 14 firms were invited, four of the five lowest tenderers were rejected after letters, and the lowest bid was 648 75 000. He said builders and bodies would give sworn evidence, urging an investigation.
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Carted Coals to Madrid Story of a Spanish Miner
A Spanish coal miner dragged a two wheeled porter’s barrow from Moreda to Madrid in 30 days as training for a voyage facing danger. The report notes no bet was involved and emphasizes endurance over risk.
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Moreda
Katanga Cleanup Under UN Control Faces Expulsion Drive
United Nations troops in Katanga provincial capital aim to expel all foreign officers from the gendarmerie by Thursday after arrests of several officers. ANCLON and British United Press report the commander appealed to the UN for help, citing orders not being obeyed.
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Rents Debate In Canberra House Set For Tomorrow
Government rents for about 5 8000 Canberra houses will rise from the first fortnight of next month. Treasurer Holy says a debate on Joe Fraser Labour motion to disallow the ordinance will be held tomorrow morning in the House of Representatives. Canberra activists and unions oppose the increases and may pursue court challenge or industrial action.
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