Australia seeks clarification on Soviet Pacific rocket test
Australian government agencies and overseas shipping firms express concern that proposed Soviet rocket tests in the Pacific could affect trans Pacific air and sea routes. The Canberra embassy was asked to obtain precise target area details while officials consider route adjustments if needed.
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Australia
Soviet Union
Pacific
Russia
Britain
United States
Moscow
Department of External Affairs
America
Fiji
Honolulu
Hawaiian
Gilbert Islands
Indian
Departments of
Defence Department
Ispaheste
Defence
Soviet and French Space Cooperation Explored
A Soviet space expert said Moscow would consider a joint Soviet French rocket scheme if officially proposed by France. He noted French scientists favored a French satellite launched by a Soviet rocket and highlighted co operation with scientists across blocs for satellite and atomic research.
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Nice
Ca.a.p
Lagonravov
U.S.S.R
British
United Press
Moscow
Blagonravov
United States
Balagonravov
Earth
Mars
Venus
French Committee For Space Research
M. Pierre Auger
M. Auger
Colourful Negro Evangelist Daddy Grace Dies
Colourful Negro evangelist Daddy Grace died yesterday at age 76 after a heart attack. He claimed three million followers in 67 cities and was known for flowing white hair and long painted fingernails. He traveled in a black Cadillac with crosses on the rear doors.
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Los Angeles
Daddy Grace
Grace Escanded
Senator Demands Inquiry Into Phone Tapping Practices
Senator J P Ormonde called for a parliamentary inquiry into phone tapping in Australia. He argued Labour will not rely on Security Service officials to judge liberties and pressed for Australian facts over Britain's. He questioned Postal Department staff involvement and noted past internal Labour Party tensions with tapping reports.
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Sydney
Australia
J. P. Ormonde
Labour
N.S.W
Labour Party
Men
Ormonde
Enzies
Astralia
Britain
Posts and Telegraphs
Hutchinson
Miss Australia Visits Paris Dress Salon
Miss Australia 22 year old Joan Stanbury a school teacher from Bunbury Western Australia visited a Paris fashion house and tried on exclusive creations at the Pierre Balmain salon.
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Paris
Joan Stanbury
Bunbury
Western Australia
Pierre Balmain
Berlin Youth Groups Banned Amid Anti Semitic Outrage In West Germany
Police broke up a Nazi style torchlight ceremony with arrests of two youths. Parliament plans a formal New Year condemnation of anti Semitic outrages though no full debate on neo Nazis is scheduled until next month. The Reich Party deputy Hans Schikora walked out as anti Semitism declarations were read. Two Reich Party members awaiting trial for a synagogue desecration near Cologne face potential ban if anti constitutional aims prove true. The Reich Party will hold a meeting on January 18 marking its foundation.
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Berlin
American Associated Press
Bundestag
German Reich Party
Herr ‘Hans Schikora
Rhineland- Palatinate
Cologne
Constitutional Court
Reich Party
Senator Finds Reds Friendly in London Visit
Senator Nancy Butterfield of Western Australia said after a five day trip to Moscow that Russian politicians were cooperative and friendly. She noted exchanges with Australia and boosting tourism as areas of interest during her London remarks to Australian Associated Press.
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London
Australia
Nancy Butterfield
Moscow
Sen. Butterfield
Western Australia
Associated Press
Australian Navy May Add Secret Guided Missiles
Australian destroyers could be equipped with Royal Navy guided missiles not yet used on UK ships. The move would modernise Australia’s striking power until Nuclear-age ships arrive. Admiral Burrell leads a mission in England to study these weapons and future non nuclear submarines.
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London
A.A.P
United Kingdom
Henry Burrell
Admiral Burrell
England
America
United States Navy
Royal Navy
Cockatoo Island
Sydney
Australia
Russian Roulette Fatality in Fitzroy Home
Melbourne police report a man identified as Russell Gordon Brass, about 35, of Rowena Parade Richmond, killed himself during a game of Russian roulette at Lennox Street home of his ex-wife and her husband. Brass had purchased a .45 revolver and loaded two cartridges, firing a shot at a window before testing the weapon. The gun fired on his first attempt, killing him instantly.
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Melbourne
Maisie Flower
Lennox Street
Richmond
Brass
Archbishops Blast Anti Jewish Displays in Melbourne
Melbourne leaders condemn a revival of anti Semitism calling it a shock to civilization and urging swift public and government action. Archbishops Woods and Mannix warn against organized campaigns and say rights must be protected.
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Melbourne
Chaim Gutnick
St. Kilda-Elwood
Victorian Board of Deputies
Geelong
McKie
Woods
Mannix
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