PM urges U S to buy more Australian goods
Australian Prime Minister McEwen and a Cabinet economic committee pressed US officials led by Under-Secretary Rostow to offset US investment curbs. Talks in Canberra aimed to clarify implications of President Johnson's plan to strengthen the US economy, with Australia seeking reciprocal action and continued high‑level consultations.
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Leadership contest tightens for Liberal leadership bid
Sydney reports show four days to Liberal Party meeting to elect a successor to Mr Holt. Gorton leads but rivals Hasluck and Bury narrow gap. McMahon undecided. Snedden declares support for bid, claiming strongest backing in Victoria and New South Wales.
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Fire kills seven children in five-house blaze near Parkesburg
Five homes burned in an early morning fire near Parkesburg Pennsylvania. Seven children from one family perished, while both parents and a 10-year-old daughter escaped. Local authorities probe cause as survivors recount frantic hours.
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Vietnam raids Russian ship hit in Haiphong protest
Moscow delivered a protest note to the United States after an attack on a Russian ship in Haiphong port. Tass said the bomb exploded in a barge nearby with no casualties. US aircraft bombed Haiphong and surrounding areas, with Raids near Hanoi and near the Chinese border.
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US seeks balance of payments ties with Australia
Rostow says US Australia talks aim to cooperate on balance of payments adjustments without harming security or aid programs. Proposals include lower US wool tariffs and higher Australian meat quotas, with other commodities like zinc considered. Attendees include seven senior ministers, Reserve Bank officials, and Commonwealth secretaries.
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Tidbinbilla closes for moon shot
Tidbinbilla Tracking Station will close for seven hours to prep for tomorrow's Surveyor 7 mission. The Atlas Center rocket will ignite at Cape Kennedy at 3 54 pm Canberra time. The probe will orbit three days before a soft landing on Web-1 and will carry a claw digger and chemical testing package.
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Not by bread alone bakery scrutinizes secret ingredient
In Manchester a bakery investigates its ingredient after local mothers report a baby boom nine months after the bakery opened nearby. Parents cite aroma as a possible influence while the vicar and doctor weigh in on the unlikely link. Bakers deny responsibility, stressing productivity.
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Battle across the Jordan near Umm Shart escalates fire
Israeli and Jordanian forces exchanged fire across the River Jordan near Umm Shart about 25 miles south of the Sea of Galilee. Israeli troops returned fire for about two hours. Jordanian spokesman said two hours of fighting with light and medium machine guns and 106mm guns, claiming no Jordanian casualties and three Israeli vehicles destroyed.
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Prime Minister to Visit Moscow for Talks in January
London reports that Prime Minister Mr Wilson will travel to Moscow from January 22 to 24 for discussions with Soviet Premier Mr Kosygin. The announcement came today.
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Beatles manager Brian Epstein dies leaving 48600 sterling
London report states Brian Epstein died August 27 without a will and left his mother Queenie Epstein of Woolton, Liverpool, the sole heir with a 48600 pound estate. Epstein, 32, had taken 25 percent of Beatles earnings and held a managerial stake in the group and associated acts as he built a pop empire.
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Nomination closes in Papua New Guinea general election
Port Moresby reports about 330 candidates nominated for 94 electorates in PNG's second general election. Chief Electoral Officer Bryant said final figures may shift as some nominations from outside Port Moresby remain. One candidate, Ren Neville, 38, is unopposed for the Southern Highlands regional electorate. he previously served in the last House of Assembly. The election is scheduled for February and March.
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Canberra forecast signals more rain and cooler January
Today's Canberra forecast warns cloudy weather with showers and a possible thunderstorm. Maximum temperatures are expected near 68 degrees, well below January's 81.8 degrees, with Sunday slated to be warmer but still unsettled per Sareesa Meteorology. Yesterday hit 60 degrees, the second lowest January high in Bureau records since 1940.
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Danger of flu in Australia warned by health official
Melbourne report says Commonwealth Serum Laboratories director Dr Lane warned that an influenza epidemic sweeping Europe could reach Australia this winter. He noted Britain’s strain is virtually identical to the Australian strain and said a major outbreak is conceivable here.
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