15 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1965
Page
1
President Sukarno dismissed Foreign Minister Subandrio from his post and as Deputy Commander of the Supreme Operations Command KOTI. Sukarno remains Supreme Commander of KOTI as Indonesia’s top executive body.
Major-General Suharto announced Sukarno would appoint three deputies at KOTI replacing Subandrio. Delegates include Defence Minister and Armed Forces Chief Abdul Haris Nasution as Deputy Commander, Military. Other appointments tied to military and public relations roles amid political realignments.
Prices in Garran and Curtin jumped with an average gain around £200 per block as sales in restricted and unrestricted auctions continued. Buyers like Paic and Furphy Place saw strong bidding while total sales reached £124,610 across 220 blocks.
Heavy rain forecast for Lomarris threatens to end the Test with Australia on six for 44 today. England trails five wickets at 197 01 after Mumps and quick scoring by Walters and Lawry. The Australia bowlers struggle to break through England's cautious batting ahead of tomorrow’s play.
The discussion centers on whether expanding bombardment or strengthening interdiction along the Ho Chi Minh Trail could slow North Vietnamese supply flows. Observers warn new Thai routes or wider air campaigns might prolong or change the conflict, with SEA allies weighing risks and benefits.
A Space program report cites a tiny plastic fuel line dust cover worth one cent left inside the Gemini 6 rocket as a cause of Sunday’s failure. An electrical plug also reportedly detached from the rocket base.
Bangkok reports that US strategists weigh striking the Ho Chi Minh Trail to cut North Vietnam Laos and Cambodia support. Widening the war risks bases in Thailand and ground troops in Laos or Cambodia, while a diplomatic stalemate and rising casualties push hard line military thinking. North Vietnamese units now aid Vietcong in South Vietnam.
Ambitious estimates put North Vietnamese forces moving down the Minh Trail toward the militarised zone. Analysts predict 30 000 troops could be in motion within months, with US and South Vietnamese numbers rising as monsoon rains slow overall progress.
The Sydney retailer Marcus Clark plans to raise about £2 million immediately to meet debts as Britain faces the Rhodesian crisis. The banking and financial action appears alongside coverage of Africa and London jewel robes, with US Supreme Court prayer rulings noted on other pages.
The Parents and Citizens Association hosted a one room school event with about 50 children. Neville Sypher wins best dressed boy prize as Mr Ron Huger of SCA calls for him to collect his book prize amid gifts and sweets distribution.
Readable fragments indicate a brief item about holiday papers and easing procedures. No clear names, dates, or places are discernible from the OCR snippet.
US Secretary of State Rusk told NATO leaders Europe’s fate may hinge on Vietnam battles. He urged European allies to honor the US commitment and warned against questioning Washington’s resolve. He noted China’s stance as long as the US maintains its policy and positions in Vietnam.
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