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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1962

Page

7

Chinese Arms In Vietnam Discovery Reported

In the Central Highlands Vietnamese troops uncovered the largest cache of Communist made munitions and medical supplies since the war began. The find includes 350 automatic rifles, three 60 mm mortars, one 81 mm mortar, about a ton of ammunition, and significant crops. The government planned to complain to the International Control Commission in Vienna.

Saigon South Vietnam International Contsol Commission Vienna India Poland Canada

DIVE TESTS ABANDONED AS OXYGEN DANGER RISES

Keller plans further dives at Santa Catalina despite fatalities in the U S Navy funded experiments. Peter Small 35 a journalist died on arrival after a 1000 ft dive and safety diver Christopher Whittaker 21 failed to surface. Navy officials say Whittaker appeared fatigued and may have disobeyed orders.

Peter Small Naval Shipyard Christopher Duncan Whittaker Small Keller Niggli U.S. Navy Navy US. Navy Norval Nickerson Whittaker Apparenty Fadt

Ban On Arms Exports To Indonesia Lifted

Britain has lifted its January ban on arms exports to Indonesia, announced by Deputy Foreign Secretary Edward Heath. He told the House of Commons the present conditions do not justify the continued ban. Heath noted Britain had previously supplied Indonesia with equipment and warned against actions that could raise regional tension.

Britain Indonesia NATO

Indonesia Plans Better Economy Amid War News Brief

Indonesia moves to strengthen its economy as West New Guinea campaign ends, with Suharto announcing measures. Aimed at 1963 imports, focus shifts to essentials like raw materials auto parts tyres. State trading firm hosts speeches on tax levies and regulatory simplifications to mobilize capital and equipment for production growth.

Diakarta Wean Dy Antara Newsagency Indonesia West New Guinea

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