09 Dec 1960
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1960
Page
1
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A photo shows Lumumba and aides seized by Mobutu troops at Ndyili Airport. Reports allege beatings at La Insbourg and prison in Thugville. The United Nations and several nations urge the Secretary General to secure Lumumba's immediate release.
Inquest continues into the death of Dr Eric Hedberg. Lawyer Mr Kenny questions asserted improper relationships while Mr Rodgers defends police discretion. A Sydney newspaper is urged not to misread documents recovered from a bank strongbox owned by Mrs Hedberg. Continued on page 12.
Dame Pattie Menzies aboard a British tanker in Sydney Harbour when it collided with a Greek freighter. The impact stove in the starboard tank, the vessel carried 300 tons of lubricating oil, no injuries reported. Dame Pattie had visited the tanker Brish Trot which she launched at Glasgow on 1 October 1959.
The NSW government discusses changes to interest deductions for company borrowings after November 15. Amendments proposing broader exemptions were rejected as the bill proceeds, with officials citing temporary nature and broader economic concerns.
In Leopoldville two new developments heighten Congo tensions. President Koyoubu imposes martial law on Orientale Province. Kasavubu signals UN forces withdrawal while urging Ghana's President Nkrumah to curb rival factions. UN Secretary General Hammarskjold warns bilateral intervention could follow.
The Federal Parliament wrapped up a week of late sittings with 61 bills passed including ratification of Bett Bay Afupanture Plant sale and tax changes. Senators prepared for reconvening February 28 to take up further measures and government amendments ahead of the March session.
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