Lumumba Murder Fears Rise Amid Congo Crisis
United Nations Secretary General Hammarskjold protests Congo President Kasavubu over deportation of Lumumbist politicians. He warns the move resembles Lumumba's fate as the Congo crisis sparks fears of more political murders and a Security Council debate in New York.
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Congo Crisis Sparks Global Tensions and UK Political Fallout
The United Kingdom and Belgium face upheaval as peace plans for the Congo and a Soviet resolution on Hammarskjold unfold. Lumumba and aides are reported killed, prompting international protest and Kasavubu calls for action. The Kennedy administration signals cautious Soviet engagement while the US weighs naval support off Africa.
Congo Crisis Dampens UN Debates Amid London Protests
Demonstrators clash with police outside the Belgian Embassy in London as UN Security Council talks resume on Congo risks. In Leopoldville, Congo officials consider a report from Interior Minister Cyrille Adoula after talks with Katanga leader Moïse Tshombe.
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Mountbatten Arrives for Talks in Australia
Mountbatten lands at Fairbairn in an RAF Comet to begin talks with Australian leaders. He plans meetings with Prime Minister Menzies and Defence Ministers to discuss co ordinating defence forces in Southeast Asia and possible nuclear policy, including a Fort East Command and closer UK Australian cooperation. The Australian government opposes early nu clear weapon deployment, favoring conventional arms.
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Faulty Fokker bolts prompt nationwide undercarriage inspection
A Department of Civil Aviation spokesman disclosed faulty bolts in Fokker Friendship aircraft across Australia. The issue prompted precautionary inspections of all in service Fokker Friends ships, after a similar bolt caused a United States built Fairchild F-27 failure. Nineteen Fokker Friends ships operate in Australia among several carriers. exact affected count remains undetermined.
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Engineers reject pay rise at Chullora meeting
In Sydney on a Monday, members of the Australasian Society of Engineers at the Chullora Railway Workshops rejected a pay increase accepted by the State Executive last week. The meeting declined Mr McCusker’s proposed 15 shillings rise for tradesmen with a year or more of service.
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Prince Andrew's Birthday Tea at Buckingham Palace
Prince Andrew celebrated his first birthday with a tea party in the royal nursery at Buckingham Palace. The Queen Mother and Prince Charles attended from Windsor, and Princess Anne, recovering from a cold, visited. He received gifts from his parents, the Queen and Prince Philip.
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Civilian Tests Right to Arrest Drunken Driver in North Sydney
A North Sydney Court heard how private citizen E A Walker arrested motorist George Hickey after observing his drunken driving near Pacific Highway and Wallace Street. Hickey pleaded guilty to DUI and received six months prison and a £100 fine, plus £5 for unlicensed driving and remand to March 27 on negligent driving charges. Walker described Hickey asking if he was a cop as he stopped the car.
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Huge Crowd Greets Queen in Madras Arrival
Large crowds greeted Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as they arrived in Madras from Calcutta. They rode in open cars along a five mile route to the governor's residence amid crowds pressing close and police clearing the way.
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Canberra Hospital to Install Photo-Electric Alarm System
Canberra Community Hospital board approved a £450 alarm and floodlight system for escape stairways in the nurses home to deter prowlers and late night in and outs. The decision follows complaints about policing and break-ins via the fire escape, with alarms ringing in the office and sisters’ rooms when beams are broken.
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New Party Landing In Cuba Reported
Raul Castro leads Cuban armed forces against $50 anti government rebels who reportedly landed on the southern coast near Guantanamo and may be sheltering in the mountains. Unofficial reports name Major Nino Diaz as leading the rebels.
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