Australia Clarifies Stance on New Guinea Transfer Question
In parliament Mr Casey outlined Australia’s position on Dutch New Guinea amid Indonesian claims. Dr Evatt urged immediate talks among Australia Indonesia and the Netherlands to seek a mutual security and welfare pact. The RSL criticized the stance as potentially sacrificing the natives for expedience and urged Australian control via the United Nations.
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Evatt
Frouse
Australia
Indonesia
Netherlands
New Guinea
R.S.S
Casey
Dutch New Guinea
Subandrio
International Court
Austral
Subandria
Jan
Pacific
Iton
Japan
Dr. Evatt
Dutch New Guineas
Dr. Watt
R.S.L
George Holland
RSL
United Nations
Weather Satellite Vanguard II In Orbit And Readying Data
The 20 inch Vanguard II weather satellite, carried by a 72 foot missile, achieved an orbital flight and will operate for about two weeks as its power cells power its cloud observation system. Ground stations including Woomera intercepted data from the satellite about 90 minutes of weather readings while it orbited roughly 1,800 miles high at 17,000 mph.
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Vanguard
Woomera
Threat of Censure in Australian Parliament
The Opposition refused to accept printing of Casey's statement and threatened a censure motion. Deputy leader Calwell warned of action while awaiting Australian and overseas reactions. Bruce Wight questioned government support for a peaceful handover of West New Guinea, noting broad reservations.
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Holt
Casey
Labour
Calwell
Indonesia
West New Guinea
Bruce Wight
Lilley
Wight
Macmillan Favors Peace Pact With Russia
Prime Minister Macmillan said in the House of Commons that he would support a non aggression pact with Russia if it would reduce tension, stressing that deeds matter more than words.
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London
A.p.reuter
United Kingdom
Macmillan
Russia
House of Commons
Cyclonic Rain Causes Flooding Across Sydney and Coast
A cyclonic low moved south of Sydney late tonight with two centres, one passing over the city. The storm caused flooding in Wollongong Port Kembla and Coraki while a 71 year old man from Lismore died after stepping on a broken power line at Evans Head. Ships at Port Kembla Harbour stood by as hundreds of families prepared to evacuate southern Grafton.
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Weather Bureau
Sydney
Sea
Blue Mountains
Geor
Law
Lismore
Evans Head Camping Ground
Wollongong
Port Kembla
Coraki
Grafton
Rain Likely To Continue In Canberra Weather
Rain expected to persist in Canberra with over 80 points of rainfall and a drop in February temperatures. The Weather Bureau forecast continued precipitation through tonight with a easing later, followed by clearer conditions tomorrow.
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Canberra
Cyprus talks delayed after Turkish PM crash near London
A Turkish Air Force plane carrying Prime Minister Adnan Menderes crashed after diverting from London due to fog. He survived with bruises and shock, delaying Britain Turkey and Greece Cyprus talks. Greek Prime Minister Constantine Karamanlis and Archbishop Makarios expressed sympathy as discussions were postponed.
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Menderes
Britain
Urkey
Greece
Cyprus
10 Downing Street
J. Menderes
Mr. Menderes
London Sirport
Makarios
Blaaw
Makar
Zurich
Snow
Turkey
Minister Warns Flat Revdellers At Currong Flats
The Minister for the Interior Mr Freeth says complaints about rowdy behaviour at Currong Flats Bradon have prompted an immediate inquiry He notes tenancy terms allow eviction for noise disrupting others and warns further action will follow if disruptions continue.
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Interior
Freeth
Currong Flats
Braddon
Khrushchev warns against Western air bridge to Berlin
Khrushchev told a Tula audience that a Western air bridge to Berlin cannot be tolerated. He said Soviet troops in East Germany will not be used to frighten and warned that any shooting would start a war. He urged peace with Britain if Prime Minister Macmillan visits with clean hearts.
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Khrushchev
Britain
Macmillan
Riots in Brazzaville Leave 23 Dead and Hundreds Injured
A.P. reports clashes between rival tribes in Brazzaville Congo Republic killed at least 23 and wounded hundreds. No Europeans were involved in the disturbance, which pitted tribes living near an European quarter who crossed it to fight with knives and clubs.
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Paris
A.A.P
Brazzaville
New Congo Republic
American Associated Press
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Ent
Iby
Aiton
Srethaak
Congo
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