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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1962

Page

7

New TV code on smoking aims to curb youth appeal

Britain's Independent Television Authority adopts a new tobacco advertising code to prevent appealing to young people. The code bans overemphasis on cigarette pleasure, romantic young figures, and linking smoking with modern excitement. announced in the Commons by Postmaster General Reginald Bevins after a Royal College of Physicians report on cancer risks.

London Reuter Britain British Tobacco Inqairy Royal College of Physicians House of Commons Reginald Bevins

Negro Leader Goes To Gaol On Principle

In Albany Georgia on Wednesday Dr Martin Luther King and a fellow minister were jailed for 45 days. The action follows their protest for civil rights.

Albany Georgia A.A.P Martin Luther King

King and Abernathy Convicted in Albany Protests

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Rev. Ralph Abernathy of Atlanta faced fines of 80 pounds each for leading an anti segregation demonstration without a permit. Eddie Jackson was fined 10 pounds or 10 days in jail, Solomon Walker 44 pounds or 30 days, with King and Abernathy choosing jail to protest what they call unjust law.

Eddie Jackson Albany Movement Solomon Walker King Abernathy Jackson Walker Dr. King

West Pledge on Red Pacts and Franco-German Reconciliation

Dr Adenauer said in a press conference during his France visit that he and President de Gaulle agreed their task is to make reconciliation understood by French and German peoples. Franco German reconciliation was complete and de Gaulle would visit Germany in September. France and Germany with 103 million people form a powerful bloc to counter Soviet influence. They would begin new talks on political migration and accepted Italy’s invitation to hold heads of government discussions.

Adenauer France de Gaulle de Caulle Germany Soviet Union Dr. Adenauer General de Gaulle Italy

Four Manned Orbits Planned by U S Space Program

The United States plans four manned 18 orbit space flights in the next year as Senate Space Committee chairman Robert Kerr seeks approval for a 1.257 million dollar authorisation for the North American Space Agency. The plan includes four one day missions in late 1962 and early 1963 to match the Soviet 18 orbit capability.

Washington A.A.P Reuter United States Senate Space Committeee Robert Kerr Kerr Senate North American Space Agency

Vatican invites Protestant observers to council

The World Council of Churches the Lutheran World Federation and the World Presbyterian Alliance have been invited to send observers to the Second Vatican Council in October. The World Council of Churches comprises 197 churches in more than 80 countries. The Lutheran federation includes 65 member churches in 46 countries. The Presbyterian Alliance represents 89 churches in 77 countries.

Geneva

Miners to Gain Chickens as Extra Income in Japan

Mitsui coal mine officials in Tagawa Southern Japan announce start of raising chickens this month to augment miners' income. The coal industry has faced losses and many workers have been laid off as production plans were mechanised.

Tokyo P.reuter Mitsui Tagawa Japan

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