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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1961

Page

6

Planes From The North Cuba Arms Drop Claims

Cuba claims arms were dropped to rebels from unnamed sources. boxes allegedly U S made were photographed in Cuban papers. Government says rebels seized mortars grenades and machine guns and a factory for explosives was found. Castro mobilizes forces, anti Catholic actions reported amid deteriorating U S Cuba ties as Braddock leaves Havana for Miami.

United States United Press International USA Chicago Casa Cubs Bat Havana Castro U.S San Francisco de Sales Iealt Faibolis Quincena Cuba UPJ Militia Unite Knight of Columbus Catholic Workers’ Association Jamies Brown Daniel M. Braddock Miami Switzerland United States-Cuba

South Africa Defeats England at Twickenham 5-0

South Africa remained undefeated by England with a 5-0 rugby victory at Twickenham yesterday. The match marked another win in the series as the Springboks continued their record against the English team.

South Africa London A.A. Pj Secord England Rugby Plan Interational Twickenham

Kennedy Retains Eisenhower Advisers

New York report says President elect John Kennedy will keep two Eisenhower Soviet policy aides. The choice includes Ambassador Thomas Thompson and Charles Behlen, a State Department Soviet affairs expert, per the New York Times.

Kennedy New York Reuter United States Senatar John Kennedy Eisenhower New York Times Soviet Union Ewllya Tompson Charles Behlen State Department

Report On Anti Semitic Activit

West German Government said in a document to the United Nations that anti Semitic occurrences in West Germany could not be seen as organized and planned crime. In most cases individuals acted on their own with varied motives, the government said in a Communication to the Commission on Human Rights. The Dutch Navy chief said Vice Admiral Fr. L. Peerenboom would visit Dutch New Guinea to inspect naval and air forces and study the strategic situation.

New York United Nevons Commission On Human Rights New Guinea the Hague Fr. L. Peoeppar Dutch New Guinea British United Press

Colourful Reception Welcomes Pan-Pacific Conference Delegates

More than 300 attendees from diplomatic corps joined a garden party at Hotel Canberra hosted by Dr and Mrs P Calvert. Guests wore vibrant national costumes including Indian saris Japanese kimonos and Filipino and Indonesian dresses as Viscountess Bunratsit and Prime Minister Menvies sent goodwill messages.

Diplomatic Corps Fernando Balboa Philippines International Association Agnes Robertson Leceister Canberra P. Calvert St. Johin’s Parisly Centre Bunrassit Mr. Menvies Senator Rubertetty

Man Sought In Three States Over Melbourne Homicide

Melbourne police hunt a man linked to the murder of Mrs Patricia Longley late Sunday night. She died from a 72 caliber bullet wound through the body. The suspect is believed to have associates in South Australia and New South Wales.

Melbourne Patricia Longley Longley Souehl South Australia New South Wales

Native Beaten To Death In Port Moresby

A clash between rival tribes at Koki native market in Port Moresby left one native dead and about 20 wounded. Police linked to two related incidents including a bride price dispute from the Fiedhafen area. Fourteen natives were taken to the Port Moresby police station for questioning.

Port Moresby New Gorges Koki Biken Taurama Hospital Morobo Questiouins

Scouts Unite In Closure Service At Lansdowne Jamboree

Thousands attended the closure ceremony with a camp fire and farewell event as scouts and guides leave the large grounds. NSW Chief Guide Lady Woodward visited the jamboree, taking a salute amid a display tracing the Guide movement from 1910 to today. Central RAAF personnel joined the Melbourne event with evening performances.

Lansdowne Nts Nsw Lady Woodward Jamboree Gemersey

Charges Completed in Port Moresby Troop Demonstration

In Port Moresby the officer commanding the Pacific and forces regiment Lieutenant Colonel J Nosrie finished hearing charges against 76 motive troops arrested after Fast Tuesday’s wage demonstration. Fifty fined and jailed, four fined and confined to barracks, three acquitted, four remanded for evidence summaries. Sixteen still face possible court material after 40 hour hearing over four days, with sentences ranging from seven days in jail to fourteen days in barracks for various breaches. Remaining 80 troops to return to Tauramas Barracks tonight after field manoeuvres.

Port Moresby Um | Pacific Nds Regiment J. Nosrie Baurmuna Taurarms Barracks

Soviet Move on Congo Calls U N Security Council Meeting

In New York the Soviet Union requested a United Nations Security Council session to address the Congo crisis. Tass reported Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin handed a letter to Osm Loutfi of the United Arab Republic, urging action over Belgian aggression and Mobutu aligned forces in Kivu. Colonel Mobutu is cited as Congo Government army commander.

York RAF Russia U.N. Security Council Congo U.N Tass New York Valerian Zorin Security Council Osm ‘Loutfi United Arab Republic Belgium Ietter Ruanda Urundi Mobutu Kivu Congo Republic Mobuts

Australia to join Customs Cooperation Council

The Australian Government decided to join the Customs Cooperation Council based in Brussels. Minister for Customs and Senator Heaty stated the council aims to harmonise customs procedures and study developments in customs techniques and legislation. Mayes supported standardising imports and exports for traders.

Ine Customs Co-operation Council Brussals Customs Feiss Heaty Ajnta Mayes Whith Anil Henty

Plan To Move Covent Garden Market

Covent Garden, famed world market for fruit, vegetables and flowers, is proposed to move to a modern market area connected to an airport hub, per The Daily Express report. The plan envisions a streamlined facility replacing the current stalls with contemporary curations and infrastructure.

Covent Garden London Covent’ Garden The Daily Express

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