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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1961

Page

10

Move to Boycott Algerian Referendum Amid Threats

The report describes a boycott push on the Algerian referendum amid possible insurgent activity on the western border. Intercepted documents show planned demonstrations and strikes starting January 6. France warns of potential violence as de Gaulle urges turnout and independence moves loom.

Wis Algeria Paris Jour Associated Press Prancopen de Gaulle Reoler France

Kennedy to Act On Programme for Chronic Unemployment

President Kennedy and Senator Douglas urged immediate action after the January 22 reorganization. They called for an expanded public works program and targeted economic aid to industrial eastern areas with about two million jobless.

Kennedy

Indonesian Mission in Moscow Discusses Soviet Deliveries

An Indonesian government delegation led by Defence Minister General Nasution arrived in Moscow to press for a faster delivery of Soviet arms. The Soviet defence chief Marshal Rodion Malinovsky and Deputy Foreign Minister Vassily Kuznetsov attended the airport ceremony.

Moscow Nasution American Associated Press Rodon Malinovsky Vassily Kuznetsov

Assassination Plot Alleged in Guinea Elections

Radio Guinea claimed the government uncovered a plot to assassinate leaders and disrupt January 15 elections. The broadcast described a network aided by Guinean and French elements, routing arms across the Senegalese border for the plan.

Conakry Guinea Radio Guinea

Two Cars Hit Trains In Melbourne Crossings

Two motorists collided with trains in separate level crossing crashes in Melbourne. John Kennings of Marne Street Paisley smashed into a train at Koro Creek crossing in Altona. his car was hurled 20 feet but he escaped unharmed. Richard Ken Middlebrook of Gerald Street Lower Fernkse Gully leaped from his stalled car seconds before a second train struck at Alpine Street crossing. the vehicle was wrecked.

Melbourne John Kennings Marne Street Paisley Koro Creek Altona Kenning Richard Ken Middlebrook Gerald Street Lower Fernkes Gully Alpine Street Lower Ferntee Gully

Laos Position Seen Very Serious in Laos Crisis

Reports from SEATO observers urge a first observer team to Laos amid alleged large scale Communist regression. British and Moscow commentaries push caution while Laos and North Vietnam criticisms escalate. Washington warns China and North Vietnam against intervention as Geneva ideas resurface.

Rage SEATO Laos London Whitehau Erava” Ut North Vietnam Lora Home Nort Vietnam Prince Boun Oum Worth Vietnam U.S Internatonal Supervisory and Centrol Commission Moscow Limentator US State Department Eisenhower Eisenower China White House Washington Soviet Union

Extradition Sought On Alleged Abduction

Aue laide detectives detained a man as he tried to coerce a liner with the boy. If extradition is approved, two Sydney detectives will depart for Ade lalds to-morrow. The abducted boy Alfreda j Bantousstaso was reported missing yesterday from a Kings Cross hotel. Police heightened airport and border surveillance while CIB detectives later received a report of a man seen with the boy in Adelaide.

Sydney South Australia Auelaide Adelalds Alfreda J Bantousstaso Misma Kings ‘Cross CIB Adelaide

Australian Robbed In Philippines

An Australian businessman and his family were robbed near Tagaytay, south of Manila. Six armed masked men seized their car and personal belongings valued around £1,340 as they toured the resort city with his wife three children and brother-in-law. The Associated Press identifies the man as Anthony Az, director of the Philippine Reform Company.

Manila Ooncay Tagaytay Associated Press Anthony Az Philippine Reform ‘Company

Sydney Industrialist Drowned at Pill Water

Sydney police report Ralph Symon a 65 year old industrialist drowned at Pill water after slipping and hitting his head while walking. Authorities are investigating the accident as a possible misstep or fall.

Sydney Ralph Symon Pillwater Symonds Nut Ane

Anglo French space bid linked to Woomera rocket site

The Daily Mail reports Britain and France plan a 70 million pound five year programme to launch a satellite from the Woomera range using a Blue Streak Veronique combined rocket. Australia may contribute cash. final details to be settled in London January 9 and a Geneva meeting soon after.

London Britain France Woomera The Daily Mail Veronique Daily Mall Brietain Geneva

University Enrolment Forecasts and Building Plan

The Australian Walloites University expects about 4 enrolment of 1 000 this year with 250 men shadonis after holidays and enrolments to double in six years. Repistar Mr Al Hahnen says the university building programme will cost £1.2 million. Until completion many science students will study in temporary accommodation in old research buildings.

Australian Walloites University Repistar al Hahnen Williversity

Man Dies In Car Smash On Princes Highway

A man died in a car crash on the Princes Highway one mile south of Coopernook in Manning District Hospital Taree. The victim was identified as David McDermott and the incident occurred when his vehicle sideswiped a stationary truck.

Sydney N.S Manning D Ustrict Hospital Taree David McDermott Cash Baysview Henley Princes Highway Coopernook

Highland Gathering draws 10000 to Sydney Showground

About 10,000 attended the 93rd Highland Gathering at the Sydney Showground. The event featured two cabers weighed around 18 feet and 189 pounds, with leaders ceremonially tossed by Sir William Mesoval. The afternoon saw several Ramsay events postponed, as the NSW Highland Society organized officials and guests including General Viscount Dunrosdl.

Sydney Totay Viscount Dunrosdl Nsw Highland Society William Mes Kell Margulis Huntley Alexander Ramsay

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