14 Dec 1959
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1959
Page
1
Indonesian Foreign Minister Dr Subandrio condemns Chinese protests as false accusations in a 21000 word reply. He defends measures against Chinese dominated alien trade in rural areas and accuses Beijing of inciting traders.
Suva remained calm Sunday following rioting last week. A small incident occurred as a crowd awaiting entry to a cinema surrendered a group of police and objected to baton carrying. Spectators dispersed and returned for the day’s screening despite the night curfew.
Rebel forces reportedly seized beachheads on the Paraguay River and attacked Encarnacion after a seven hour battle. Government claims of control conflict with reports of rebel air strikes and a plane seizure near Posadas, Argentina as fighting extends to border towns.
Italian news agency Continentals claims four Soviet astronauts died in unsuccessful space tests. The reports cite Prague sources detailing attempts at a Kapusin base near Aral Sea in 1958 and early 1959.
The Canberra area report on the Australian Broadcasting Control Board inquiry misquoted Mr. B. L. Taylor QC of Television Australia Ltd. It stated he said no provision existed for locally originated programs, omitting the plan to sustain such programming if ratings justified it.
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida Sunday A Titan intercontinental ballistic missile blew up on its launching pad shortly after liftoff Fire engulfed the 96 1 high 200 000 pound missile There were no injuries to the 50 crew members The explosion created a mushroom shaped cloud and a fire blackened wreckage where the missile disappeared
In Sydney a Russian migrant, Padaja, planned a 1200 mile voyage from Botany to New Zealand aboard a canoe made of oil drums. Crowd watched as authorities warned the improvised craft is unseaworthy and police could not stop the launch at La Perouse.
President Eisenhower concludes a five day visit to India with a ceremonial tour to the Taj Mahal after talks with Prime Minister Nehru. He travels next to Tehran, Iran, for summit planning as crowds greet him in New Delhi.
Australia trails India by 135 after India's first innings as Harvey leads with 114 in Australia's 293 for 4. Mackay stands firm at 50 not out with Davidson 12 not out, as Australia resumes in the morning session.
The pre-Christmas review shows Australia's economy buoyant with higher spending power due to wage rises and margins. Local production expands while imports and productivity rise, boosting demand for goods and materials. Overseas trade strengthens with a 21 percent import value rise, though grain prospects in South Australia and Victoria are poor due to dry weather.
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