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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1964
Page
1
Fragmentary notes show a dispute over street arrangements and possible roles for HP and KR in four points. Names and precise actions are unclear, but the item hints at urban planning concerns and a confrontation among local figures.
Malaysia Indonesia and the Philippines entered a second peace talks session in Manila. Thai Foreign Minister Khoman announced a joint committee to review the Manila accord, while ministers agreed on guiding cease-fire principles and asked U N to designate a supervisor. Malaysian Prime Minister Abdul Rahman plans to meet President Nixon in Phnom Penh to discuss the crisis.
Weather was mainly fine with showers. Australia ended day one of the Test with a respectable innings score. Full report on page 36.
Cuba cuts water to the Guantanamo Bay base after U S fishermen intruded into territorial waters. President Johnson orders a thorough set of recommendations while assuring water supply for 12 days and shipping more as needed. The State Department says Florida will pursue legal action against the Cuban fishermen. Castro warns of possible U S attack and says Cuba will meet any plan with strength. U Thant seeks UN intervention to secure release of the Cuban boats and crew.
The National Capital Development Commission accepted a £164 823 tender for the Oriental Studies Building at the Australian National University. Architects include O Mahony and Madden and Bunning and Madden. The complex includes a three storey teaching block and a single storey admin wing, to be completed within two months.
Albury shopkeeper Mr Frank Bennett of Arara Road Lavington says he will not sell any more cigarettes once current stock runs out. He cites a principle to protect younger generations and their health.
The South African government said it was manifestly impossible to receive a United Nations group of experts proposed by Secretary General Thant under a Security Council resolution, arguing the visit would interfere in South Africa’s internal affairs.
A National Capital Development Commission spokesman said lake levels rose by four inches in the past week, with measurement improving slightly before yesterday’s rain. The rise followed a period of lower levels and comes amid ongoing rainfall.
A severe thunderstorm swept Canberra yesterday ending a heat spell with gusts to 60 mph and 85 degree highs. Rain totals reached six points with a 77 degree midday reading and 68 degree minimum. The storm caused a trotting meeting at Canberra race course to be canceled and bush fire danger eased briefly. Water usage rose to 26.7 million gallons in 24 hours with four days of this week totaling 107 million gallons.
James Pletcher a 48 year old Kentucky man died when his semitrailer crashed from a stationary vehicle on the Hume Highway about 100 miles south of Gunning at 1 am yesterday. Passenger Raymond Meredith, 37, also from Kentucky, was injured and treated at Yass hospital. Driver Charles Kenneth Teasdale, who was inspecting his own parked vehicle, escaped with minor injuries. Authorities B Emanuel and S W A Graham of Gunning are leading the inquiry.
Reports from The Hague indicate a constitutional crisis atmosphere after Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard abruptly returned from Paris. The Royal couple’s daughter Princess Irene, 24, is linked to a broken engagement and rumored to seek solace in Spain amid palace tensions and pressure from officials over the trip.
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