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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1964

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Smoking health hazard report prompts remedial action

Sunday summary from Washington reports that cigarette smoking is a health hazard warranting remedial action. A special committee of American scientists under Surgeon General Luther E. Terry studied smoking effects. Tobacco interests criticized the findings as not the final answer.

Washington A.a.p.kemer United States Luther E. Terry The Anevious Tobacco Interests

Report on Smoking and Health Ties to Cancer and Death Rates

A press conference summarized the committee's findings linking cigarette smoking to higher death rates and lung cancer in men, with pipe and cigar smoking also raising risks though less than cigarettes. The report notes substantial evidence across seven major studies and cautions continued smoking.

Commit Leig. Vni Luis Terry Lis Britain Sik United States

Government in Zanzibar Tangles as Gunmen Attack Streets

Gangs of armed men patrol Zanzibar streets firing volleys as police wrestle with gunmen. Officials report casualties and a confusing, evolving crisis amid claims of government stability and Britain's possible involvement. Prime Minister Mohammied Atk Shami returned from London as violence continued outside his residence.

Rhe Zawiber Britain London Defence An Lunaiban Reuter Corres Donen Jutin Passerne Mint (People's) Party Gecent Lapistas Liton Sheikh Mohammied Atk Shami Otatich United Nations Reuter

No Doubt Of Raider Source In Sabah And Sarawak

Minister for Defence Peter Thorneycroft stated at an Airport Press conference that guerrillas operating from Indonesian Borneo have been equipped with regular Indonesian gear and cross the border into Malaysia. He described the situation as serious but under control, after a three day visit to the Malay Peninsula during an eight day tour.

Malaysia London Singapore Thomeycroft

United States to withdraw from Panama border zone

The United States agreed to remove troops from the Canal Zone border with Panama. The OAS described the move as a peace concession and initial steps to ease border tension after clashes where both sides reported deaths and many injuries. The Panama government pressed for flying its flag beside the American flag at schools in the zone.

Panama City A.A.P United States Canad Zone Republic of Panama Organisation of American States Panama Cammis I Vom Robero Chiari O.A.S O.as Reuter

Canberra Boys Lead N S W In Leaving Certificate

Two Canberra pupils top New South Wales in the 1963 Leaving Certificate exams. John McMullen, age 17, and Robert Moss achieved first class honours, with McMullen excelling in Mathematics and Physics and Moss in English History and Geography. Both will study at Australian National University in differing fields, McMullen pursuing science and research, Moss aiming for a Master of Arts in history with a focus on India. The top pass list, including 200 names, was released today.

Canberra New South Wales John Roderick McMadlen Canett Kerra High School Rognt John Moss Charely of England Grammar School John McMullen Robert Moss Australian National University Allister McMullen Royal Military College Hio Robert India

The Sad Tale of a Haggis

The Sunday Citizen reports a failed attempt to import a haggis into Australia. Customs officials refused admission after uncertain fears of disease. The article notes a Scottish origin and a delayed journey ending at a customs shed. Mr James McKendrick and his mother in Broxburn are named in the delayed shipment tale.

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