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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1961
Page
2
In a tense stance leaders warn the proposed immigration limit could provoke unrest in the West Indies if jobs vanish. Sir Grantley calls for Commonwealth action while urging stronger emigration policies from the US and Canada to ease unemployment pressures.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles cites risk of a U S trade war while testifying to Senate on trade policy. Br itish and Common Market officials in Brussels outline progress on negotiations and a tentative 2 percent reduction plan remains undecided as talks continue with six marks time present.
Parliament faced a major clash as MPs ignored a staff fraternising ban at the Christmas dinner. Governor Bolte donned a waiter’s coat and served water to guests, sparking outrage then a cabinet minister-led revival, ending with a fox trot on the staff floor.
In Perth on Tuesday, youths started a dangerous game of chicken by jumping from bridges in front of speeding power boats. Drivers are forced to swerve, boats sustain hull damage, and several occupants are injured while spectators laugh and jeer from the bridge.
Helicopter crews on mercy missions in flooded Kenya drop fireworks to frighten hungry lions deprived of prey by floods. The improvised aid aims to protect relief workers and ensure continued rescue efforts.
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