Belgians hand Congo to 13 million for independence
King Baudouin proclaimed the Republic of Congo ending Belgian rule after 80 years. He warned new leaders about dangers from inexperience and foreign powers as ceremonies in Leopoldville marked the transfer.
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Leopoldyville
A.A.P. - Renter
Baudouin
Belgian Congo
Republic of Congo
Notre Dame
Leopoldville
Pone
Joseph Kasayubu
Congo
Belgium
Moscow
Butter Price Rise Spurs Price Control Talk
The new price takes effect today raising retail butter and cheese prices as costs of relays facilities and distribution climbed in two months. In Queensland the Prices Commissioner will set the increase level while NSW weighs possible price controls under Cabinet review. Federal butter rise prompts NSW Premier Heflin to study re introducing controls with Labour officials signaling a likely move next Tuesday.
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Mo Adermann
Nhot
Queensland
Nsw
Heflton
Labour and Industry
Maroney
Maloney
Agreement on Cyprus Issues Reached in Nicosia
A.A. P.Reuter-Britain announced that broad agreement was reached with Greek and Turkish community leaders on major Cyprus issues. The accord covers military and air bases, delineation of sovereign zones, and civil administration after independence following a two hour meeting in Nicosia with Mr Amery.
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Amdun Courenay
Canberra Bread Prices Rise After Monday Meeting
Masters bakers from Canberra and Queanbeyan raised loaf prices by 1d to 2d with effects for all bread types including 15 lb and 21 We loaves Promax Procera and small bread. The rise follows marginal increases for millers and a 15d a ton flour price jump. Last bread rise was about a year ago at 4d. Shops serving lunch trade expect no sandwich price hike for now.
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Canberra
Sydney
Sch
Shore
Fire Won't Delay Tariff Board Work After Melbourne Fire
Minister McEwen said the Tariff Board would not be delayed by the Melbourne building fire. Inquiries set to begin next week would proceed, with reports on 50 matters completed and all confidential material recovered. Temporary quarters will be found as the board moves to Canberra.
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McEwen
Otis
Tariff Board
Canberra
McE
House votes to decriminalize homosexual behavior in Britain
The House of Commons approved a proposal by 213 to 168 with cross party support to end criminal penalties for consensual homosexual acts among adults in Britain. The vote marks a major shift in UK law and social policy.
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London
House of Commons
Britain
Governor General visits Canberra Hospital wards
The Governor-General Viscount Dunrossil tours Canberra Community Hospital yesterday. He admires a birthday cake given to patient Mr. Bill Simpson in the men’s ward as Sister D. Smith looks on. Dunrossil then visits a women’s ward where patient Mrs. B. Messiaese is receiving care.
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Viscount Dunrossil
Bill Simpson
Canberra Community Hospital
D. Smith
Iy Dunrossil
B. Messiaese
Calwell Warns On Premature N G Self Rule
Australian opposition leader Calwell warns against premature self rule in Papua New Guinea and West New Guinea. He urges an all party review and on the‑spot surveys to safeguard northern Australia while noting possible timelines and external pressures.
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Emonesia
China
Australia
Territories
Hasluck
Papua-New Guinea
Nap
Kasweit
Cine Vealistis
Papua - New Guines
Papuas New Guinea
West New Guinea
Indonesia
Papua New Guinea
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Balaclava
Solley
Cape York
Dawin
Papua New
Guinea
Menzies
New Guinea
United States
Hollandia
Merritories
Strane Fs
Jagotlver
U S Plans Missile Shoot Down Tests From Pacific
The United States plans to shoot down missiles using 15 Atlas missiles from Van Nuys base in California and fired from Kwajalein Island in the Marshall Islands. The move follows Soviet rocket tests in the Central Pacific and aims to minimize risk to civilian life while warning measures are prepared.
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Aade
Army
Air Force
Vanilenberg Air Force Base
Californi
Kwajalein Island
Marshall Group
Russia
Central Pacific
USS
State Department
Boy Surrenders Home Made Bomb at Canberra School
A schoolboy Michae l Zarn surrendered a dangerous homemade bomb to Canberra police yesterday after a class lecture at Lyneham High School. Warrant Officer Raufer and bomb disposal unit collected the device. Zarn said it was made for Commonwealth Day but he chose not to explode it. Police warned parents to prevent children from making explosives and to discard live bombs or bullets safely.
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Michael Zarn
Lyneham High School
T. Cooper
Zara
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