Kennedy proposes demilitarised zone in Borneo conflict
US Attorney General Robert Kennedy outlined a cease fire plan to Malaysia's Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman. The proposal would create a 10 mile deep demilitarised strip along the Indonesian Malaysian border, aiming to prevent wider involvement by the US and other nations.
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Kuala Lumpur
A.A.P. Reuter
United States
Robert Kennedy
U.S
Manila
Kennedy
Malaysia
Tunku Abdul Rehman
Kennedy sees Malay conflict risk rising in interview
In a television interview Mr Kennedy warned the Malaysian situation could grow into a major conflict if not halted. He cited shooting and guerrilla activity and urged moving talks from the jungle to a conference table. Sukarno returned to Jakarta after a secret Tokyo route.
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Kennedy
Tunku
Vince Sihanouk
Cambodia
Maca- Pagal
Philippines
Thailand
South Vietnam
Sukarno
Djakarta
Tokyo
Halim Perdanakusumah Air Force Base
Subandrio
Army
Achmad Jani
Sumanono
A.C.T
J. H. Kellew
Kellew
AEU Plans Protests Over Wage Scheme Across Australia
The 250000-strong APU and Metal Trades unions may hold stop-work meetings in protest of a wage fixing scheme announced from Canberra. Employers offered raises of 4 to 8 shillings if unions surrender their right to basic wage and margin. seven days to accept or risk arbitration.
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Sydney
A.P.U
Canberra
National
Arbitration Commission
Zanzibar Strongman John Okello Surrounds Rebels on Tour
Field Marshal John Okello proclaims himself strongman of Zanzibar during a weapons crowded tour. He says he planned the overthrow of the Arab government with a 14 member central committee and appointed Sheik Abeir to the presidency.
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John Okello
Zanzibar
Sheik Abeir
Yanzibar
Proposed plan for growing Australian small business finance
Dr. Ronald F. Henderson proposed expanding finance for small manufacturers in Australia. He urged facilities to raise fresh ordinary share capital for firms too small for public issues, and the need for adequate factory space in large industrial estates. He noted the Commonwealth Development Bank is key but more limited than Britain’s banks or the U S Small Business Administration.
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Ronald F. Henderson
Institute of Economic Research
Australia
Henderson
Stock Exchange
Commonwealth Development Bank
Britain
Small Business Administration
United States
Australia Day Plans Spark Global Diplomatic Festivities
Canberra hosts ceremonies with naval salutes and a 25 pounder gun salute at noon. Sydney anticipates a city march drawing up to 250000 spectators while officials deliver Australia Day addresses. A proclamation names Capt Phillip as Governor of New South Wales.
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Falian Eies
Australia
Canberra
Mount Pleasant
Sperling
Lake Burley Griffin
Acton Sportsground
Sydney
Phillip
New South Wales
N.S.W
Eric Woodward
Mr. Heffron
Ald. Jensen
Viscount de Lifste
A.B.C
Liberalising Housing Loans Proposed by Dr Henderson
Dr Henderson urged major easing of lending by main first mortgage lenders including savings banks to 85 percent to 98 percent of property value for 30 to 35 years. He called for directing more funds to housing and away from the public sector.
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Dr. Henderson
Savings Banks
U S Small Business Act incentives in Australia style
Under the U S Small Business Act of 1958 amended in 1961 private capital could be steered into small business investment firms through tax concessions. A loss on shares could offset income and profits from sale were taxed at 25 percent as a capital gain, with gains meeting the marginal income tax rate.
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Australia
U.S
Student burns self to death near Health Ministry in Saigon
A Vietnamese student, said to suffer an incurable disease, burned himself with petrol behind the Ministry of Health in Saigon on Sunday, according to the official Vietnam Press News Agency.
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Saigon
P.reuter
Ministry of Health
Vietnam Press
Delay Expected In B-47H Deliveries
Australia awaits months of delay before B-47E bombers enter service after a decision. General William McKee cited crew training and logistics as causes, while confirming the F111 program remains on schedule and under top-level attention.
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Australia
U.S
William Fulton McKee
U.S. Air Force
Canberra
McKee
BAALF
America
South-East Asia
Singapore
New Delhi
Karachi
R.a.alf
Water Use May Bring Restriction
The Department of Works urged full co operation to avoid water restrictions as Canberra faced potential supply shortages. Consumption for the 24 hour period could exceed 29 million gallons, while storage capacity stands at 30.5 million gallons. A strike by Amalgamated Engineering Union members at the Coller pumping station threatens output.
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Department of Works
Coller
Canberra
Amalgamated Engineering Union
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Cansiberra
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