Arab demand spurs British fleet through Suez toward Kuwait
Six British warships steamed south through the Suez Canal amid a United Arab Republic demand for immediate British troop withdrawal from Kuwait. The convoy including an aircraft carrier and destroyers headed for Aden per Port Said, though a Maltese naval spokesman said the ships were bound for Kuwait.
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British troops in Kuwait endure threat from Iraqi forces
Reuter reports the building of British forces in Kuwait to counter Iraq's Premier Kassem. An advance party of the Kings Regiment departed Nairobi by air, with the rest to follow. Iraqi armour is thought to be moving toward Basra while the UN Security Council debates the crisis. Brigadier Horsford voices concern over troop condition and rest camps.
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Middle East
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Bagdad Radio
Persian Gulf
Britain
Polio Cases Rise Across Victoria and South Australia
In Melbourne and across Victoria polio cases have surged with 36 reported since January, including cases from Mildura and Ballarat. One victim died yesterday as South Australian officials note a regional outbreak linked to vaccine concerns while the total for last year was 22.
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England stun Australia with Trueman five for
Australia collapsed from 2/183 to 237 as Freddie Trueman exploited hostile bowling to claim 5/15 in six overs. Les Jackson backed him with 2/1 after lunch, while Cowdrey and others scarred the innings with sharp fielding and catches. Australia slipped from 2/183 to 6/203 before further wickets fell.
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Freddie Trueman
England
Derbyshire
Les Jackson
Trueman
O'Neill
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Harvey
Tony Lock
Simpson
Burge
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Benaud
Grout
Notes To Soviet On Berlin Plan
Diplomatic sources say the United States note to the Soviet memorandum may be delayed. The British and French notes align with the U S reply issued after Kennedy’s Vienna meeting with Khrushchev. West Germany likely replies to the Soviet note to Bonn from months earlier. Western powers agree on denouncing a German peace treaty without reunification and on reaffirming Berlin and Allied rights.
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Australia Tops England Start in First Innings
Scoreboard shows Australia reaching 237 with Lawry top scoring. England bowlers Trueman and Jackson strong, locking down early wickets with Jackson taking key scalps. Sundries and batsmen details sparse. match status indicates Australia makes a sound start.
Migrant Says Our New Gov General Aims for Britain and Commonwealth
Lord De L Isle, new Governor General, addresses Common Market concerns. He argues Europe needs Britain plus the Commonwealth and notes special access for Australia and New Zealand if Britain joins the Market. The De L Isle family sails for Australia aboard Orcades with daughters Catherine Anne Lucy. son Phillip to join later. He cautions he may learn and err but hopes to contribute to Australia and the Commonwealth.
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Sandys Clears Air On Britain Joining Common Market
UK Foreign Secretary Sandys says misconceptions about a British move to join the European Common Market are being cleared. He notes no decision will be taken until Cabinet colleagues return from Commonwealth missions. He stresses consultation with Commonwealth countries and warns against premature action.
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