Call For Congo Aid Reported By United Nations
Secretary-General Hammarskjold reportedly told the advisory committee that 6,000 more U.N. troops are needed in the Congo to fulfill a new mandate to use force if required. The New York Times cited a plan to reduce U.N. forces to under 14,000 by the end of February.
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Congo Crisis Strains UN Push for More Troops and Talks
The Secretary-General met with an African-led advisory committee amid plans to restore UN Congo force to about 20,000 troops after withdrawals by Morocco and others. Malaya promised 800 more. Belgium’s role and Lumumba’s fate dominate talks as Katanga leaders plan Geneva meetings.
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Protesters gather for three hour sit down outside Defence Ministry
Earl Russell and Rev. Michael Scott lead the Committee of LOO in a peaceful Whitehall protest against nuclear weapon mass production. About 2,200 followers after a Trafalgar Square rally planned a three hour sit down near the Defence Ministry while opposing America's Polaris defence plans at Holy Loch.
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Secession Threats Rise Over Rhodesia Crisis
The Salisbury Evening Standard reports Sir Roy Welensky could push for independence if colonial leaders do not concede, while Northern Rhodesia leaders warn of potential racial trouble upon African delegates’ return from London. Ministers resign in protest as currency controls are imposed to curb capital flight and 5 000 troops are mobilised.
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Government extends funds release to banks to ease year end
Government officials said funds will be released to trading banks to restore depleted liquidity by March 31. The move aims to keep credit available for tax payments and avoid harming Treasury revenue, despite a looming April withdrawal surge. Senator Spooner acknowledged no relaxation of the credit squeeze and warned against misinterpretation of a broader policy shift.
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Dental benefits likely soon in Australian friendly societies
Melbourne Thursday report says friendly societies may launch dental and optical benefits within 18 months. Federal Council president I Nelson said the new scheme would run in New South Wales in November with Victoria and other States to follow later.
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