24 Dec 1960
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1960
Page
1
Record crowds of late shoppers marked the Christmas season in Canberra. About 50,000 people are expected in the ACT over four weeks, with nearly 2,000 travelers arriving by train and plane yesterday and a similar number departing as Government offices closed early.
The Canberra outlook promises fine mild days with a slight thunderstorm risk today and tomorrow. Light winds, cool evening breezes, and no major weather events expected. Shops close for a 44 day Christmas break at 11 30 am. retailers report high takings and record Friday night shopper numbers.
Rescue crews recover 28 crew members from the shattered Pine Ridge. Eight remain missing after the bow section capsized near Cape Hatteras. Valley Forge aircraft could restore sailors to the stern if safe, with engineer John Richart continuing salvage duties as two tugs depart to tow the wreck.
United Nations official Dr. Sturne Linner told the AP that about 300,000 Baluba refugees crowded a water scarce zone west of Luluabourg with around 1100 tribesmen in a hospital for 150. He noted deaths could reach two hundred daily as hostilities and displacement persist.
Prague dispatch reports four million tons of Cuban sugar will be purchased by communist countries at 20 percent above world market price. The arrangement signals broader Soviet support for allied Caribbean producers.
Paris Briday AAP reports Socialist leader M. Guy Mollet urged a yes vote in January's Algeria referendum. He said proposals reflect broad French sentiment, not De Gaulle personally, noting his former premiership and liberal stance on the Algerian issue.
The Christmas Day pattern in Canberra centers on quiet family time at home. Governor-General and Lady Dunrossil exchange gifts with family and staff at Government House, while Prime Minister Menzies and Dame Pattie keep a similar plan at the Lodge. Other officials and diplomats mark the day with private family celebrations or embassy customs.
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