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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1964
Page
12
The Vatican reports Pope Paul may consider a trip to the Dominican Republic and possibly other Western Hemisphere destinations. The exact schedule remains undecided as officials discuss potential stops and timing.
The Associated Press reports a strafing raid over Malay Peninsula territory with British and Australian forces on alert. Indonesian infiltrators landed near Pontian Johor and were pursued. 82 Indonesians were killed or captured, five killed, and five missing. Security tightening followed as concerns of further attacks rose.
In New York the UN Security Council nears a possible moderate Congo resolution before the year end. US and Soviet critics clash over past actions while African states urge immediate ceasefire, withdrawal of mercenaries, and peaceful Congo development under UN guidance.
The Sunday Telegraph reports Greece and Cypriot forces near success as Turkish forces retreat. It notes Grivas army poised with a first consignment of a larger order including armored vehicles and artillery, while both sides remain heavily armed.
Britain endures a heavy Christmas freeze with two thirds of the country blanketed by snow and ice. Scotland and northern England suffer the deepest dumps while Western and southern counties report lighter accumulations and dense fog. Forecasters warn the cold spell could persist for 24 hours with continued travel disruption.
Elsie May, daughter of Alexander Graham Bell, traveled the world with her husband Gabriel Grosvenor. They journeyed by ship, train, and air to Europe, Asia, and beyond, visiting Japan, China, and India while supporting photography and geography efforts for National Geographic. The couple produced a large brood of grandchildren and remained active in exploration and public campaigns.
Search parties in the flood ravaged far west found seven bodies in wreckage of a Coastguard rescue helicopter. Four others are missing believed killed in crash of a Marine Corps helicopter.
Hong Kong dispatch reports two fishing trawlers the Asturo and the Albino sank about 150 miles northwest of Tuzon in the Philippines as six British and Japanese ships raced to aid the Eduardo. Crews of the sunken vessels were picked up while the Eduardo, salvageable, steamed toward Manila with survivors aboard.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a 100 days poll test linked to a general election. Mentions names such as Levin and Patek and mentions Walkers and Pats in some division or district. Context unclear due to garbled text.
Italian Democratic Party leaders backed Foren Minister Sanagat as presidential candidate last night but dissidents blocked his election in the 18th ballot. The government pleads for party discipline as MPs debate the future, with opposition forces and factional splits shaping the outcome and risking a prolonged stalemate.
UN Secretary General Thant plans to resume work on Monday after a period of convalescence following hospitalization. The UN chief will attend a planned meeting at the Central UN complex, as he had been recovering at home. He had been hospitalized earlier after surgery, and his return comes amid ongoing talks among member states.
The 67 year old Duke of Windsor spent a quiet weekend at Meg Hospital with first visitors since his operation. He recovery from major surgery is near complete and he looks forward to discharge next week as hospital officials keep no date for release.
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