Malaysia Indicates Readiness for Talks with Philippines Leader
Kuala Lumpur reports Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman declared willingness to meet President Macapagal anywhere and anytime. The exchange comes amid escalating regional tension as Indonesia under Sukarno launches attacks and U S Attorney General Kennedy travels to Japan.
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A.A.P
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Robert F. Kennedy
Washington
Air
Japan
Sukarno
United States
Buel
Cabinet agrees to aid Malaysia and training for Malaysian troops
The cabinet discussed assisting Malaysia and offered that Australia would help train Malaysian troops if needed. Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies is set to announce the decision today. A protest over reported modern American rifles to Indonesia was noted. A Malay language daily claimed discussions for a neutral Asian meeting to ease tensions. Officials stated no formal invitation had been received from President Macapagal. The Tunku signaled willingness to meet Macapagal, with no conditions, and no strings attached as both nations seek peace.
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Australia
Robert Menzies
Malaysia
Sige Arlaln
Ilonesia
Taruni
Moluveds
Ulusin Melayu
Lhe Malay Messenger
Cusekul
Macapagal
Tunku
Macapag
Ulsan” Melayu
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Macapapal
Tater
Felt
Pacific
Hess
Od Siozopbe
Garfield Barwick
Sijeacs
Indonesia
Tunku Abdul
Cabinet weighs Malaysia crisis and Indonesia threat
A long Cabinet meeting discussed Southeast Asia developments and domestic issues. Observers say policy aligns with Sir Robert's pledge to help defend Malaysia, with no decision on sending additional Australian troops. In Tokyo Sukarno meets Kennedy as Indonesia warns Britain of economic measures and possible shift toward new alliances.
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House of Representatives
Robert
Australia
Malaysia
Associated Press of America
Sukarno
Subanidrio
Whho
Britain
Indonesia
Ss Ir
Subandrio
Harpy Ibong
Hong
Canberra Students Receive Commonwealth Scholarships
A total of 145 Canberra students were awarded Commonwealth Scholarships and teacher training awards, 33 more than last year. Many students received both scholarship and teacher training. further details appear on page 20 and page 24.
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Canberra
Technical College Caailinetees
Parliament House Kitchen Fire Destroys Dining Room
Firefighters were called after a blaze broke out in Parliament House. A fireman kicked in a glass door to enter a smoke filled dining room, extinguishing the flames that began in a cleaners cupboard in the kitchen and damaged the ceiling. The incident prompted an official inspection and a description of the event by Mr Anthony and Mr Melrose.
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Parliament House
Melrose
Anthony
Guy Fawkes
Bus runs off road near Charlotte Pass in icy crash
An Ansett Pioneer bus veered from the Snowy Mountains road near Charlotte Pass. Eyewitness Mr L Kyling, a chalet manager, helped passengers escape through a rear window as the bus perched on the edge above the Snowy River.
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Uni Ft
Drop
Ie Road
Charlotte Pass
Snowy
Nis
L Kyting
Kusedusky Chalet
Bus Overturn on Mt Aware Sparks Passenger Petition
A bus toppled over an incline on Mt Aware after skidding off the road edge. Passengers were sheltered at the Chalet with food and clothing as rescue teams freed them. Mt Ryling claimed a swerve to miss a car. locals praised the driver for averting disaster.
January Snow Shuts Kosciuszko Campground as Cold Forces Halt Skier Traffic
Snow blanketed Kosciuszko yesterday, with up to 14 inches in higher areas and half an inch at the Chalet. Canberra saw a high of 66.3 F, 1.5 F below average, while Melbourne reported a low near 58.9 F and a top around 67 F as officials warned of improving but chilly conditions. Windy southeast Australia persisted, and forecasters expected warmer weekend weather.
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Kosejuske
Neares
South Easter
Australia
Melbourne
Melbourne Weather Bureau
Snow falls again in Rawalpindi since 1929
Rawalpindi recorded its second snowfall since 1929 with the event noted by United Press. Reports confirm fresh snow accumulation and local weather disruption in the Pakistan city.
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Rawalpindi
Pakistan
Bea
British United Press
Lost yacht Enchantress radio calls child fades at sea
A distress call from the schooner Enchantress reported sinking 200 miles off Jacksonville as a Coast Guard search by the carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt and several planes yielded no trace. A radio operator recalled a faint child’s voice counting before fading away.
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Coast Guard
Jacksonville
Florida
Enchantress
John L. Pelton
Nda
Dean
Aid Dele, II
Skipper
Chrisipher Grabowski
Miami
Atlantic
United Press. International
Ouil
G.C. Lequart
Jacksonville Beach
Sam
Lennard
Floods Easing at Namoi and Surrounding Areas
Flood situation eased with Namoi River peaks at 28 ft 6 in near Namoa and and receding. 40 houses in Carroll flooded with 3 ft of water while residents moved to safety. Aerial drops and relief efforts planned as Thargomindah faces its worst flood in memory and Tulloo River threatens Thargomindah town.
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Gunnedah
Namoi
T Pao
Gunnedalyy
Carroll
Liverpool Plains
Mrv AG. Hill
Piallas Way
Breera
Lamoreay
Curcall
Peigay
Santha
Queensland
Own
Thargeminuak
Brisbane
Tulloo
Thargomindah
Cunnamulla
Welsh Strike Talks End In Impasse At Port Talbot
London reports say five hour meeting between Steel Company of Wales and union leaders failed to break the deadlock in the Port Talbot dispute. Sir William Carron described the outcome as a complete impasse with no progress after the session.
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Reuter
Steel Company of Wales
Port Talbot
Goder
WEU
William Carron
Pot Talbot
Brichy
Tim Plate
Police Probe Shifts to Cairns in Hawkesbury River Deaths
In Sydney on Wednesday detectives moved the investigation of two Hawkesbury River deaths to Cairns Queensland. Jate Raymond Price 28 a former RAN stoker drowned near Cliftonville last Sunday and Marjorie Nolan 35 of Robertson Road Bass Wil was found strangled near Cliftonville the previous Sunday.
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Hawkesbury River
Cairns
Queensland
Tan Raymond Price
Stoker
Cliftenville
Marjorie Nolan
Robertson Road
Bass Wil
Gush
Cliftonville
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