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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1961
Page
2
Mr. S. C. Johnston, High Commissioner for New Zealand, chats with Prime Minister Menzies at a reception at the New Zealand residence by night. Observing are Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. R. F. Kelly, Johnston’s daughter recently returned from New Zealand.
U.S. and U.K. prepare exploratory talks with Soviet ambassadors to see if Russia would consider future discussions on Berlin. Officials say such talks could reveal a path to defuse the Berlin crisis, despite French opposition. Western Allies remain united on Western presence in Berlin, freedom of access, and guarantees for future freedom and peace.
The United States detonated a small underground nuclear device at the Nevada test site. The AEC called it part of the present underground series and said the yield was well below 5000 tons of TNT, describing it as low yield.
The Minister for Labour and National Service Mr McMahon announced a Commonwealth grant of £22,300 to the International Institute for Labour Studies endowment fund. The institute will provide advanced studies in social and labour questions for individuals with responsibilities or special knowledge in these areas.
The Soviet Ambassador Menshikov warned a 100 megaton bomb test by Russia could occur if U S nuclear tests are not halted. Krushchev hinted at seven larger bombs as a sword of Damocles, while the United States shifts to a strategy aiming to spare Soviet cities in a nuclear war.
Paris dispatch reports that Britain could be invited next month to join talks on a European political union for Europe. Market ministers agreed that only members of the Six communities could be eligible, with Belgium and the Netherlands insisting this as a prerequisite for any discussion of the union. The Brussels session will decide whether to enter stage two on New Year’s Day, with tariff cuts and a shift to qualified majority voting. failure could steer Britain toward the Commonwealth.
Sydney reporters note a 200 old baby girl admitted to Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital with unknown parents. Police and the Child Welfare Department are seeking guardians as the girl, Frances McGrath, was born in Benalla Victoria in November and remains unnamed in hospital. Authorities say the parents have not been located and discharge plans are pending.
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