14 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1961
Page
1
The Times warns that the United Kingdom faces disaster if it joins the Common Market without economic preparation. It cites potential political and economic turmoil and calls for a nationwide effort to mend deep seated economic ills before any decision.
The article reports on Prime Minister Macmillan and ministers debating Britain's potential entry into the Common Market. It notes fears over devaluation, economic policy shifts, and the risk of losing monetary independence. Trade Union Congress committees discuss implications, with Labour Party chiefs set to hold joint talks.
United States Ambassador William J. Sebald welcomes Prime Minister Menzies and Chief Justice Earl Warren at the ambassadorial residence. Mrs. Sebald hosts a dinner for the Warrens who are in Australia for the Australian Law Society conference in Sydney and visiting Canberra. Earlier the Warrens met the Administrator of the Commonwealth and Lady Brooks for a brief afternoon gathering.
A survey presented at a National Council of Women meeting shows Canberra residents want more suburban shopping facilities and lower freight costs. About 20 percent favored more neighborhood stores, 17 percent cited inadequate ranges, with calls for large department stores, better transport, and more deliveries, as officials noted.
The Interim Minister Mr Breeth will be empowered to vary lease conditions in the ACT. Leases currently go to the highest bidder with no limit on buyers. The proposed ordinance restricts sales to certain groups and sets new criteria for offers and eligibility.
James Healy, longtime secretary of the Waterside Workers Federation in Australia, died suddenly at 62. He led the union for 24 years, played a key role in the general strike era, and held positions in the Australian Council of Trade Unions and the Communist Party. His death sparks tributes from union, business, and political figures as leaders plan a union funeral and note his influence on labor movements and policy debates.
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