Plan Approved By U K Cabinet For Polaris Missiles
Britain wins Cabinet approval for defence pact with the United States to acquire Polaris missiles replacing Skybolt. The agreement, reached in Nassau with President Kennedy, requires future integration of Britain's independent deterrent into a NATO nuclear force. The House of Commons must still vote, and Labour opposes an independent deterrent.
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Secret Skybolt talks reshape NATO deterrent plan
The Daily Express reports Washington canceled the Skybolt project to limit Britain’s independent deterrent and seeks a NATO linked Polaris plan. It cites talks with France and Britain aimed at integrating five Polaris submarines under NATO, with warheads owned by Britain and France, and hints at de Gaulle’s possible concessions on joining the Common Market.
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Forces and Trade Talk During Asia Tour
Sir Garfield spoke after an Asia tour saying Australia will not withdraw forces from Southeast Asia. He noted Australian troops in Malaya Vietnam instructors and Sabre jets in Thailand and discussed future arrangements with Cabinet. He cited growing Philippine interest in light industry and stronger trade links to Australia.
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Drivers Fill All The Cells At City Watchhouse
Melbourne police report more than 150 drunken driving arrests or charges. By 10 p.m. all cells at the City Watchhouse were occupied with motorists charged or awaiting charges.
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Canberra Times Christmas Issue Plans Publication Note
The Canberra Times will publish as usual on Christmas Day but will skip Boxing Day editions. Readers are advised to check local listings for any holiday schedule changes.
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Three Dead In Road Smashes In Canberra Area
Three men died in early morning crashes near Jerrabomberra Bridge with head injuries after a car went off the road at 4.10 am. Lawrence Chapple and Louis Mitrovich died at the scene, Laurence Blewitt died at Goulburn Base Hospital later. Two young women were injured and treated at Community Hospital, while a third passenger left hospital after minor injuries. Police describe the crash as among the worst they have attended. a separate collision near Ainslie left two Dickson men uninjured, and police hunted a sedan involved in a hit and run at Ebden and Leslie Streets.
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Stopwork Mooted as Canberra Shop Assistants Weigh Holiday
The Trades and Labour Council will discuss a possible mass stopwork meeting of shop assistants on Monday in Canberra. Union officials from Sydney may assist if the gathering at the Trades Hall proceeds, challenging the Employers' Association over a December 31 holiday request. The Interior Minister rejected the council's plea, noting no government decision is needed without employer employee consensus.
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Test Of Horse Cruelty In Rail Shipment
The R S P C A plans a test case early next year to push for accountability over livestock moved by rail from Bourke to Sydney. Public outcry followed 25 brumbies unloaded last Thursday viewed as injured and untreated during a 500 mile trip. A foal died after being trampled. horses reportedly lacked water and feed. The society seeks railway or government responsibility while inspectors say no evidence of cruelty proved.
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Extravagant Inspection Reports Downplayed at Mulgrove
Mr. McMahon noted a routine inspection of trucks near Nyngan and Mulgrove Windsor found all vehicles in good condition apart from one end-board and part of a roof. He described the damage as comparatively minor next to extravagant reports.
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