11 Jan 1964
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1964
Page
1
Rioting in the Canal Zone leaves three Anprivan soldiers and seven Payamuntians dead and 190 wounded. Americas forces report 34 wounded and many missing as Panama observes a day of national mourning.
Riots flare in the canal area as Panamanian students clash with U.S. troops. Reports say buildings burned and several wounded with at least one death amid calls for joint flag displays and diplomatic tensions between the United States and Panama.
Hobart, Australia's second guided missile destroyer, slides down the slipway at a Bay City launching ceremony in Michigan. The ship is part of a trio of new vessels being built in the United States for the Royal Australian Navy.
A National Capital Development Commission spokesman said inflow to Lake Burley Griffin fell to 34 cubic feet per second last week from 38 the prior Saturday. The water level rose to about 1,912 feet, with a rise of 0.2 feet more than the previous week as rain did not significantly add to inflow. Evaporation remains a factor and the lake must rise another 12.6 feet to reach the reduced level of 1,825 feet.
The Australian Cricket Board of Control faced blame for curbing telecasts of the third Test from Sydney to Canberra to two hours daily. An ABC spokesman said the board restricted full coverage across relay stations, while Canberra viewers could access partial feeds only. Protesters in Canberra pressed for full replay and questioned the reason for reduced ABC coverage.
Report from Manila outlines Indonesian President Sukarno and Philippine President Macapagal discussing a peaceful approach to the Malaysia border crisis. British and New Zealand officials deny imminent invasions while signaling support for regional stability and potential joint measures.
Paris reports say the French government assured no 1965 tests would threaten Australia or New Zealand. No plan exists for M de Murville to visit Canberra or Wellington before tests, and media comments abroad stem from a misreading of M Messmer’s Sydney remarks.
Saigon government reports troops captured several tons of communist ammunition near Go Coiz. The cache is described as a large stockpile used by communist forces as a base of operations.
Deputy Premier says Malaysia would welcome any military assistance from Australia and New Zealand to aid Malaya against Indonesian border challenges. Officials emphasize regional support.
Sir John Eccles named recipient of a new award for outstanding honour to Australia. The award was announced by Sir Norman Martin, chairman of the Australia Day Council, and chosen by a committee including Premier Bolte and the Archbishop of Melbourne. Eccles, a renowned physiologist at the Australian National University, will travel to receive the honor. He is a Rhodes Scholar and has a large family.
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