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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1964

Page

12

Indonesia Malaysia confrontation doubles as regional power struggle

The Manila talks between President Sukarno and President Macapagal yield a cautious call for further talks with Tunku Abdul Rahman on the Malaysia issue. The piece argues no real inducement exists for Malaysia to engage and warns that confrontation persists, with no diplomatic recognition and Indonesia leaning toward aligning with the Philippines against Malaysia.

Sukarno Macapagal Manila Tunku Abdul Rahman Thelaysia Malaysia Borneo Britain Macapupal Philippines Trndonesia Kalimantan Utara Sarawak Brunei Sabah Indonesia SEATO

Valuing Probate Duty and Executor Commission Details

A lawyer explains that probate valuations set the base for calculating executor commissions, but the actual commission depends on share values at sale. Shares may rise or fall after probate, altering the commission amount as they are realized, not at probate valuation.

Governor Gongra Attends Divine Service in Conberr

The governor presided over morning divine service in Conberr yesterday, leading regional clergy and marking a ceremonial visit amid regional duties. Officials noted the event as a reaffirmation of church state cooperation and community outreach.

Gongra Conberr

Good Driving Mabits Taught Teenagers

Toronto teens take a six Saturday course costing 48 dollars and 30 cents to join the Pro Drivers Club. The program, supported by safety groups and police, emphasizes classroom learning and disciplined driving. Over 1,000 youths have enrolled, with a goal of reducing accidents and violations.

Toronto Pro Canada London Guelph Iro Drivers’ Club Raffie Safety Bureau Metropolitan Ontario Safety’ League Hell Leslie Mr. Tack Irvin Safety League Taining Nah Charlie Pearsall Foronta Patice

Question Australia’s economic policy in a drought era

F Gordon of Armidale NSW argues Australia’s prosperity rests on skill and production not overseas borrowing or tariff barriers. A severe drought could halt exports, threaten overseas commitments, and force import cessation including food without strong leadership.

Australia F. Gordon Armidale N_S.W

New Zealand Seeks More Doctors With Second Medical School

A New Zealand Special Committee report warns of a looming doctor shortage by 196? unless more medical students qualify. It calls for a second medical teaching school, a central local administration board from the British Medical Association, and changes to the government financed pay system to improve distribution.

Wellington New Zealand Mode Bay British Medical Association

Westminster Poll Timing Hints For General Election

The piece analyzes when Sir Alec Douglas-Home could call a general election, noting practical limits on dates within the next ten months. It cites holidays, local elections, summer break, hay harvest, and cold months as factors constraining timing, with spring or early summer seen as likeliest windows.

Alec Douglase| Home Mond Alec Douglas-Home Gotdber Lord ‘Alvee Macmillan Mee Guise

Soviet Foresees Breakthroughs In Thermonuclear Power

Tass reports Soviet scientists expect three major breakthroughs in harnessing thermonuclear reactions for power. Igor Morozhov, first vice-chairman of the State Committee for Atomic Energy, said unique installations exist, with practical use many years away, but initial controlled reactions at laboratory level could occur in the foreseeable future.

Moscow Sovie Tass Igor Morockhov Frst Atomic Energy Soviet Union

Readers become pickier about books in 1963 Chicago report

The American Library Association reports a shift in reading from westerns and light romances to historical, biographical, political, and mystery fiction. Nonfiction highlights science, health, travel, education, and business. adults focus on civil rights, education, and space. juveniles on delinquency, government, and history. Top authors cited include John O'Mara, Ernest Hemingway, and Frank Starghte.

Chicago American Library Association i The Association John O'Mara Ernest Hemingway Vance Packard Brave Catlin F Rachel Carson

Kamraj Emerges as Potential Indian Leader Amid Nehru Era Shifts

Kamraj, a Madras state former chief minister and longtime Congress organizer, is increasingly discussed as a possible successor to Nehru. Born in Virudinagar, he rose from a shopkeeping caste background, spent years in jail for anti-British activities, and built a vast party machine. With English and Hindi barriers noted, his ruthless efficiency and strong organizational skills mark him as a pivotal, though young, political figure in the evolving Indian leadership.

British United Press Free India Nehru Karuppann Kararsy India Kamraj Madras Mr. Nehni Kamrai Kantraj Kareaj National Party Su.p Ira Kumraj Virudinagar Indiga Fusky Congress Party Kameaj Salloway Bridge Lindi Mit

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