02 Jan 1960
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1960
Page
1
A May 1960 report outlines plans for an East West summit with Khrushchev in June. It notes U.S. aims to advance disarmament talks, discuss world issues, and pursue broader trips to Latin America and elsewhere if schedules permit.
Fragmented lines claim India will not fight over disputed territories, signaling a shift in border strategy. The text references force postures and limits on engagement, with unclear attribution to specific officials or dates.
London report notes Mr Bevan deputy leader of the Labour Party remains in a stable condition after a medical bulletin earlier this week. The brief update confirms no change in his status as medical authorities monitor his progress in hospital care.
Soviet Prime Minister Khrushchev planned a tour of Indonesia in February, with officials saying details on arrival and duration would follow. The visit aims to strengthen friendship between Indonesia and the Soviet Union, support peace in Asia, and precede the world summit opening in Paris. Indian leaders may hold pre-summit talks with Nehru, with possible stops in New Delhi en route.
Melbourne reports a family tragedy as a grandmother and parents are admitted to hospital after a fourth incident in two days and the ninth since Boxing Day. Police and emergency services respond as investigators review the sequence of events surrounding the incidents at home.
A Chinese agency report states Premier Phoui Sananikone resigned and Laos was placed under army control. King Savang Vatthana reportedly rejected the resignation twice before accepting it by letter, amid a coup described as Laotian rather than a South American style.
NSW records its worst New Year Day road toll with 14 deaths across multiple towns. Notable victims include Robert Brice McKenzie, 54, of Greta, killed in Greta. Edgar Napier Smith, 48, of Cooks Hill, in Tarro. Bernard Clement O Doherty, 23, of Taree, among others. Police report a hit and run heading toward Maitland. several victims were injured in crashes around Narrabeen and Canterbury Canterbury Road.
Unclear text describes fire ban status in the ACT with references to the Bush Fire Council and Chief Fire Control Officer B. J. Stinn. Mentions possible restrictions and penalties, and notes about fire safety enforcement during the season amid campers and grassy conditions. The fragmentary report hints at policy decisions and enforcement actions without clear specifics.
A 96 degree high was logged at 4 pm marking the hottest day since January 16 1959 when it hit 96 6. Earlier the day temps rose above 50s as a thunderstorm with gusty southerly winds moved through around 6 pm bringing four inches of rain in four minutes. Temperatures cooled to the seventies late at night as people sought relief at pools and beaches. Traffic surged before the storm as Canberra streets filled.
Three million Cameroonians enter a year expected to redraw Africa's map. Togoland’s trust status ends with full independence for Cameroons, Nigeria, Italian Somaliland, and other French domains. Yaounde hosts a scaled back Independence Day ceremony as diplomats arrive. Violent commando attacks on Douala yield about four deaths, with three Europeans among the dead as surviving fighters reportedly sabotage assets.
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