27 Dec 1963
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1963
Page
1
Mer in this Water features a clash with Rand as key figures confront uncertainty. The brief note captures a tense moment where expectations hinge on a sharp turn in the narrative.
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London sources say 150 Foresters Regiment troops will fly to Cyprus to guard installations. Cypriot Greek and Turkish leaders had agreed to a cease-fire after five days of fighting following interventions by Greece and Turkey.
Reuters reports a British led cease fire plan accepted with British command in Cyprus. Cyprus battles eased as Turkish and Greek forces pull back and a unified command is formed under a British officer. casualties rise with 17 dead and 50 injured.
Small to large craft were put in force for the Sydney Hobart race start. The sloop Caprice of Huon was reported leading the field, already spread over 20 miles as yachts cleared Sydney Heads.
A 17 man Malaysian delegation will depart Kuala Lumpur next month to present Malaysia's case to newly emergent African nations. Led by Singapore Premier Lee Kuan Yew and Sabah Chief Minister Donald Stephens, the group will visit the UAR Libya Morocco Algeria Kenya Tanganyika Uganda and other states for about a month.
Dennis Ralston of the United States defeated John Newcombe of Australia in a gruelling five setter as Newcombe rallied from two down to win the final two sets. Roy Emerson beat Charles McKinley to force a deciding fifth set where Emerson prevailed. Full reports on page 24.
A manhunt ends as William Stanley Little shoots 14 year old Susan Lyons then kills himself after police close in at a fowlhouse near his residence in Riverina. Earlier, Constable Cyril Howe and bridge worker Reginald Hunter were found dead nearby. Police praise public help and note the case will go to coroner.
Indonesia announced credits from multiple countries including Japan's 3 million dollar loan for a timber project in West Borneo. A Dutch Swiss private company will build four industrial projects on Sabang as a free port. Foreign experts from Czechoslovakia the USSR West Germany Holland and France will discuss mining fishery agriculture rubber and flour. President Sukarno planned to visit Manila in January for talks with the Philippines Congress. An RN vessel HMS Barbain was asked to leave Indonesian waters after assisting an Indian ship, with no incident.
In Hobart the 45ft sloop Caprice of Huon led the Sydney Hobart field as light 5 knot NE winds scattered 44 competitors over about 20 miles. Liandra and Freya trailed Caprice of Huon by about a minute, with Anitra two miles back. Lady of Luss had led from Sydney Harbour amid heavy spectator interference affecting Astor Aqua Bleu Wilna Enid.
Jack Ruby ate Christmas dinner at Dallas County Jail and spoke with two visitors. Sheriff Decker said he spends much time reading Christmas cards from across the nation as authorities report on his condition following the Kennedy assassination arrest.
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