Soviet Berlin Warning Escalates West Berlin Tensions
The Soviet Tass statement accuses the West of refusing to engage constructively on Berlin and warns that Moscow may withdraw from its role in maintaining the occupation regime. The U S State Department will respond in due course after consulting allies as Western ministers prepare to meet in Paris.
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Western Allies meet amid Berlin four power dispute
In Melbourne and elsewhere reports describe Soviet and Western positions on Berlin's status. The United States insists it will not be deterred by threats while Moscow pushes a demilitarised free city plan for Western Berlin and talks within the four powers. A.C.U. head Mr A E Monk supports a wider four power approach as NATO ministers prepare for Geneva talks. Ships face delays as some crews resist Soviet pressure and non maritime registries highlight wage issues amid broader Cold War tensions.
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Migrant Hostel Christmas Party Photo at Ainslie
A guests group at the Ainslie Migrant Hostel Christmas party is pictured with attendees including Mr. A. L. Nutt Mrs. Nutt Mrs. W. Dunbar Mr. Du Pipe Sgt. Ogilvie Miss G. Miller Miss N. Sheehan Mr. J. Scollay and Mrs. Gorrey from left to right.
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A. L. Nutt
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W. Dunbar
du Pipe
Sgt. Ogilvie
G. Miller
N. Sheehan
J. Scollay
Gorrey
Convict Drives Through Hail Of Bullets
A 22 year old convict escaped Long Bay Gaol by driving a truck through a barricade of bullets. Police chased the vehicle as it headed toward Warner's Bay, Newcastle, then to Darlinghurst where the truck was abandoned. A warder fired five shots at the escapee as he rammed a gate and fled toward Maroubra Junction.
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Still No Sign Of Bomber Or Schooner Crew
SINGAPORE Friday A A P Reuters says after another fruitless search the Royal Air Force returned to bases at dusk without sighting any survivor from the missing Shackle ton patrol aircraft. No signs of the mysterious junk like vessel believed to have picked up survivors from the missing 500 m on Australian schooner Crouch.
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Borneo
U K Doubted Use Of Ships Sought By Indonesians
London reports the British government extended a restriction on selling warships to Indonesia due to a perceived Communist threat. Foreign Under-Secretary John Profumo defended the policy in Parliament, noting Indonesian instability and the risk of weapons use against New Guinea. He said non strategic exports would continue while acknowledging uncertain outcomes in Indonesia.
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Killed in OConnor collision report on tragedy in Canberra area
Edward William Gambrill 56 of Amaroo Reid was killed when his Grunberg and Donoghue truck struck a telegraph pole after colliding with a cart at Miller and Scrivener Streets OConnor at 145 p m yesterday. The truck driven by Noel Winter from Turner climbed a footpath ploughing a plantation. three small trees were knocked over. Winter and Emanuel Lanzon escaped with shock and minor abrasions. Lanzon treated at Canberra Community Hospital and discharged.
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Rescue by Royal Navy helicopter saves man at sea off South Coast
Arthur James Collier, 30, of Unanderra, was plucked from a disabled launch drifting off Jervis Bay after missing since 6.30 am. A Royal Navy helicopter hovered 30 ft above the craft, pulling him aboard before nightfall. Collier built the launch, had only ten gallons of petrol, and drifted miles while help arrived. The RAAF Neptune located him at 6.55 pm. rescue occurred at 7.33 pm with arrival at Nowra seven minutes later.
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Family perishes in Ohio house fire
Three room wood house in Ironton Ohio housing Elmer Littlejohn 29 his wife 25 and their four children burned to death as flames swept through while the family apparently slept. Authorities reported no survivors and are investigating the cause of the blaze.
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Canberra banks win Saturday public holiday claim
The Department of the Interior declared Saturday December 27 a public holiday after banks sought both December 27 and December 29. The department allowed only the Saturday holiday while the Canberra Chamber of Commerce favored declaring both dates as public holidays.
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Grass Fire In Pine Break At Braddon Damages Trees
Canberra Fire Brigade extinguished a grass fire in Braddon’s pine creek area yesterday afternoon. The blaze burned a small patch of grass and damaged two pine trees but was quickly controlled. ACT fire officer Mr Holdom said there was no major danger in the city and conditions were normal for the season.
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