27 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1961
Page
1
A bombing at a church bar in Buga, 300 miles from Bogota, kills 52 people including soldiers women and children and injures at least 120. Officials say many are badly hurt and not expected to survive AP reports the toll.
An explosion at a military parade ground near a palace in Buga Colombia killed 24 instantly and injured many as authorities investigated a politically charged attack. Hospitals stretched to treat wounded soldiers and civilians while authorities called for blood donors and planned mass burials.
The New York Times editorial says six nations must decide by midnight New Year’s Eve whether to advance to the second stage of the European Common Market. A delay or rejection could hinder Western unity, Britain’s entry talks, and Kennedy’s trade program, with French German reconciliation at stake.
January reports note Soekarno demands recognition of Indonesia's territorial rights over West New Guinea before talks with the Netherlands. Nasution calls officers to be alert for a just cause, while Sauryadarma and the Air Force chief praise high spirit and modern Soviet supplied planes.
In Turampa, 56 miles west of Brisbane, a 17 year old former Westbrook Boys Home inmate was arrested on two counts of wilful murder after a 22 caliber rifle attack left Albert Freese 38 and Hanna Annie Freese 58 dead and Mary Jendra 32 plus Francis Jen dracowski 44 wounded. The pair were treated at Ipswich Hospital where doctors reported their conditions as satisfactory.
Tourist inquiries were light and accommodations scarce across Canberra during the four day break. Traffic on major roads was lighter than last year and crowds at Parliament House Australian War Memorial and popular picnic spots were down. The ACT recorded a fatality free Christmas and most residents stayed home on Boxing Day.
A TAA Fokker Friendship aircraft with 27 passengers faced a landing hazard when a red warning light suggested the nose wheel might be unlocked. Police ambulances and fire crews attended as the plane circled for about an hour before landing safely.
Emerson defeats Pietrangeli while Laver beats Sirola as Australia teams up Fraser and Emerson for the doubles. Heat waves plagued the matches, with Italy booking a return to Wales on Friday and their consul set to attend the official Davis Cup dinner.
The region endures a seventh day of below normal temperatures with highs near 70 degrees after December 17 reached 83.6 and a 66.3 low on December 19. Christmas 1959 saw 78 to 80 degree days. Yesterday’s maximum hit 74.9 with a 56.8 minimum, and today’s forecast calls for mild to warm conditions with southerly to southeasterly winds.
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