Kennedy Seeks 89 Million Bond to Aid United Nations
The United States proposes an 89 million pound bond issue to support the U N and U N E F amid unpaid Congo era contributions. Harland Cleveland says congressional approval will block Soviet attempts to starve the U N and preserve its executive role in global politics. The Congo cost runs around 120 million dollars annually with the U S covering most of it.
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Katanga Attack Repulsed Near Elisabethville
Swedish patrol repulsed and two Katangese soldiers were killed with another wounded on the eastern outskirts of Elisabethville. The Swedish unit suffered no casualties and captured several Katangese. A UN jeep was surrounded by Africans near the African quarter but escaped without shots. Four Swedish soldiers detained by Katanga gendarmes were handed to the UN.
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Six Nation Common Market to Decide on Second Stage
In Brussels ministers of the Six face a crucial vote on whether the European Common Market will begin the second four year stage with more tariff cuts on New Year’s Day. France threatens to veto if objectives of a common agricultural policy aren’t met. The transition could extend up to 15 years with possible further delays.
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Pact Reported Signals Soviet Military Foothold in Afghanistan
The Daily Mail said Marshal Wassily Sokolovsky signed a pact during a Kabul visit, sending a 60 officer mission to supervise Afghan Soviet arms use and advise on divisional bases. Russia already provided MIG jets, bombers, and transport planes, unsettling Whitehall with historic regional aims.
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Australian-born officer shapes Royal Australian Navy career
An Austrian who spoke little English when he arrived in Australia five years ago became the first non-British migrant to reach officer rank in the Royal Australian Navy. Acting Sub-Lieutenant Johann Brandl rose from tram driver to Leading Writer and shallow-water diver after joining the navy, earning a higher education test certificate and naturalising as Australian two years ago.
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Canberra Weather Forecast Promises Warm Weekend
The Canberra Weather Bureau says a fine warm weekend with possible afternoon showers and a late cool change. Yesterday's high reached 85 degrees, six above normal, as temperatures rose from 70s to mid 80s this week. Over 4,000 visited the Olympic swimming pool yesterday and many flocked to Cotter picnic park and riverside reserves.
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New Year Influx Boosts Canberra Transport and Trade
Tourists surged into Canberra with planes trains and buses at full capacity. The main tourist bus company added two express services daily from Sydney and Melbourne and all transport modes faced heavy demand with full bookings at Canberra stations and campsites. Local stores report strong Christmas turnover and accommodation bookings remain high for the New Year period.
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New Year Holiday Services in Canberra
Canberra shops close from 11 30 this morning until Tuesday morning. Last fresh bread for trade baked last night. Milk deliveries continue. Mail delivery today only. No delivery Monday New Year’s Day. normal Tuesday. Doctors and dentists on roster for weekend. urgent care at Canberra Community Hospital. chemists also rostered with one shop each side open evenings for urgent prescriptions.
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Population of Indonesia hits 95 million, fifth-largest nation
Indonesia's population rose to 95 million, census figures showed yesterday, confirming the country as the fifth-largest in the world.
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