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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1961
Page
1
President Kennedy and top advisers fear a very grave crisis could develop over Berlin by Christmas. He summoned the National Security Council to assess the worsening German position and plan steps to divert Khrushchev moves.
Text outlines proposed US and NATO actions in response to Berlin tensions. Plans include reinforcing West Germany, mobilizing reserves, moving operations and signals of readiness to deploy nuclear options. Khrushchev and Kennedy statements show willingness to talks with unresolved access and independence for West Berlin.
President Kennedy ordered a full inquiry into secret disclosures from Portazon after a Sun Time report. He directed the F e R and Military intelligence agencies to trace how sensitive information reached the press following a Pentagon official’s disclosure.
A striking image captures Canberra on Friday night as shoppers fill the streets with bright storefronts and illuminated interiors. The scene emphasizes urban energy and late hours in the capital.
Sydney banks announce higher deposit rates and limits. The Bank of NSW Savings Bank boosts rates from 3.4 to 3.4 percent and raises maximum payable on deposits to 3,000 pounds. Commercial Banking Company Savings Bank plans a similar rise. Reserve Bank signals a quarter point rise and higher limits, while housing and essential services financing is emphasized.
Magistrate Mr Kearney faced questions over jailing Joyce Reithmulier 29 mother of three for seven days on alleged shoplifting. Reithmulier, an asthma sufferer, died in Bog ga prison shortly after arrest. The judge defended harsher terms amid shoplifting complaints from local shopkeepers. Funeral attendance included a wreath from the Justice Minister and Polio Department officials.
Melbourne reports Victoria's first standard gauge train will enter service next week, marking a key step in the rail link between Melbourne and Sydney. The Minister of Transport Sir Arthur Shaenes says the train will serve two purposes: setting new track work and moving ballast into position.
Reports place two frigates in the Peysin Gulf with Bulwark en route to Kuwait for a visit while Allies weigh Kuwait’s independence and Iraqi claims. British officials insist no heavy naval presence and emphasize Kuwait’s oil importance to the UK. A Hollywood arrest of actor Lawrence Tierney is also reported.
A Papua New Guinea apprentice named Willy Un rimment of Civil Aviation won the apprentice of the year award. He will receive an all expenses paid trip to Australia visiting the Snowy Mountains and Newcastle.
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