Global tension rises over Laos crisis and U N council appeal
The Canberra Times reports unrest as Laos faces possible North Vietnamese advance and SEATO talks. Washington warns of sufficient Laotian military aid while Western leaders refrain from provocative statements. Fidel Castro seeks U N Security Council action amid US intervention concerns. France's Algeria distraction looms as a global leadership gap grows dangerous.
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Unsold Cars Reach Record High Amid 1960 Market Shifts
Final figures point to about 6.5 million passenger car sales with six million American made as dealers enter the new year with historic winter inventories. Chrysler Ford and Studebaker-Packard shake up top leadership amid lawsuits. De Soto ends.
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Mount Etna Erupts Again Spews Rocks and Ash
Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano at 10 705 feet, erupted forcing lava from a crack between the central and northeast craters. Explosions intensified from every five minutes to about one per minute as rocks and ash were hurled about 100 feet high.
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First Australian guided weapons squadron forms at Williamtown
Australia readies the first Surface-to-Air Guided Weapons Squadron at Williamtown near Newcastle. Wing Commander E W Tonkin will command the Bloodhound equipped unit, with UK-supplied missiles arriving soon and final installations due in mid January for training use.
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Bishop Burgmann Ends His Episcopacy With Farewell Service
The Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn H. Burgmann retired after a Watchnight service at St. John s Church of England. The staff emblem was laid on the altar, symbolizing the end of his episcopacy, and parishioners gave a token presentation on the church lawns. He spoke of God s presence and the new year as he prepares world travel and a bookshelf memory.
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Westminster Week: Ministers Seek £1.2 Billion Rail Debt Relief
In a broad package, Ernest Marples and Cabinet colleagues push to relieve British Railways of 1.2 billion pounds of its 2 billion pound debt to restore a profitable system. Plans include regional autonomy, a new board, and continued modernisation amid expected fare rises and service cuts. The Transport Commission faces ongoing deficits of about 100 million pounds yearly, while rail losses run around 60 million with loan interest of 75 million annually.
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Travel Tom’s critique of Sydney Canberra rail service
A reader argues the Sunday train from Sydney to Canberra should be a nonstop Sydney to Goulburn service then directe to Canberra. The current steam drawn train stops at Mittagone Bowral Bundanoon and Marulan. The writer says the Sunday trip is cold and slow and compliments Friday diesel service.
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Prime Minister Urges Unity in New Year Message
Australia has achieved more than its population suggests, Prime Minister Menzies told the nation in his New Year message. He urged unity, courage, energy, and faith to double achievements before the century ends and stressed forgetting differences to focus on national unity.
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Quotes for Od d Jobs in Lawyers Diary
A reader discusses a dispute over free quotes for odd jobs and a demand for payment. He recalls advertising quotes as free with no obligation, then a craftsman claims payment for a quote. The dialogue explores fairness, prearrangements, and managing a creditor while awaiting next month’s funds.
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