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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1965
Page
13
London reports Conservative Party leaders prepared an emergency programme if the government calls a snap election. Prime Minister Wilson, with a slender five seat majority in the House of Commons, believes the government will survive.
A damaged passenger liner grounded near Monterey with scraping damage reported. The Matson Navigational Company sent inspectors who noted only minor scraping. Crew freed the vessel on Thursday afternoon amid political turmoil and election coverage in Washington, with reports tying the incident to broader national news.
A December 15 report from Wallops Island notes a space Italian craft launched on December 15 transmitted signals for a short period before failing. British officials confirm a government order for secret experiments lasting 160 years and the project, described as a major scientific effort, has been curtailed.
Signals from Jupiter arrive as a Colorado astronomer and post graduate student predict a reverse time sequence of signals from Jupiter the largest planet in the solar system. Observations at High Altitude Observatory detail wave patterns and directions suggesting periodic Earth intercepts and forthcoming transmissions expected by December 1.
The President plans a televised State of the Union style address to Congress after a landslide victory in November. He outlines aims for world peace, limits on nuclear arms, Medicare expansion, and urban aid while stressing opposition to aggression and seeking bipartisan support.
United States Secretary of Commerce Luther Hialaes predicted a prosperous year with continued growth in 1961. He cited strong industrial sales and rising corporate purchases of new equipment, noting total spending exceeded 44 80 million dollars and a high balance of payments, while media reports highlighted optimistic expectations for continued economic strength.
A T A B raider threatened Mrs. Honan at her Victoria home demanding money. The assailant lingered, produced a weapon, and fled after realizing she would not reveal the cash, sparking police pursuit and an investigation into the fifth regional robbery.
Australia’s legendary shearers push for a softer life as the Australian Workers’ Union meets in Sydney. Proposals call for air conditioned sheds and better transport, shelter, and refrigeration for workers in remote sheds, with access to affordable hire purchase loans to cover essentials.
Chicago police say 18 year old Harrisim Crouse confessed to slaughtering his father Morris 47 mother Norma and sister Lilly 10 in an attempt to commit the perfect crime. Neighbors reported he claimed he could not explain the killings and planned the attack for 10 days.
An American narcotics official warned Australia faces gangster threats over the next 25 years including drink traffic and road construction shocks. In Brisbane a thief broke into Archbishop Duhig’s residence and the Holy Spirit Church safe, stealing valuables and leaving other pieces. Police suspect a professional with insider access.
Townsville police stated two youths aged 17 and 19 were arrested after a New Year Eve bombing series. They were taken to Townsville Police Station for questioning and processing.
Police report a blood stained shaft and damaged property after a shooting incident in Townsville. Sub Inspector Field and team investigated as authorities consider charges against a town resident for tampering and related offenses.
The Minister for Repatriation Senator McKellar revealed yesterday that artificial limbs can be fitted within days of amputation using a new medical method.
Police investigate theft after two wheels were removed from a Hulman car parked near Allawah. The incident, noted in the local game area, involved wheels valued at about a certain amount. No suspects named yet.
A Sydney resident survives a 60-foot fall while climbing down a drainpipe near Muley Street. A confusing sequence of garbled lines mentions Kings Cross, Saint Vincent Hospital, and an earlier party at 2 a.m. with unclear connections to the incident.
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