West accuses Gromyko of obstruction at plenary session
Western ministers Lloyd de Murville Herter and Von Brentano scrutinize Gromyko’s 5000 word statement as tensions rise over Berlin. Western insistence on free Berlin rights and interim Berlin talks clash with Soviet positions amid cautious hope for progress and a return to private sessions.
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Foree
Lloyd
Britain
M. de Murville
France
Herter
Americ
von Brentano
West Germany
Gromyko
Russia
Soviet Union
Berlin
West
West Berlin
Miners Feared Dead After Major Rock Fall Rescue Probes Collapse Depths
Rescue teams battled furnace like heat and extensive rubble after a rock fall entombed Oswald Walter Byrne and Cyril Keith Delbridge in the Kintore section of South Mine at Broken Hill. Entombed for 35 hours, they drilled a gallery and threaded air hose to reach the trapped men as rescuers feared the collapse extended deeper into the mine.
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Oswald Walter Byrne
Cyril Keith Delbridge
Broken Hill
Ibridge
Byrne
Kintore
Tax Bills Passed by Papua and New Guinea Council
The Papua and New Guinea Legislative Council passed two bills to introduce income and company taxation in the territory. The effective start date remains undecided, with an amendment removing a July 1 start. Officials plan High Court challenges to test the bills and the Papua and New Guinea Act. Unofficial members criticize Minister Hasluck and vow further action via a private member’s bill if needed.
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Port Moresby
A.A.P
Reuter
Papua and New Guinea
Fight
Nori Nates Council
R. Bunting
Hasluck
Territories
B Fairfax Ross
Britain Rejects Nuclear Free Zone Proposal
Britain joined the United States France and Italy in rejecting Russia's plan for a nuclear free zone in the Balkan Adriatic region. London stressed a wish to negotiate comprehensive disarmament with inspection and control, and urged leading powers to pursue an agreement now.
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London
A.A. P
Reuter
Britain
France
Italy
Russia
Balkan-Adriatic
U.K
Union Stay Put Returns After Ejection Turmoil
In Sydney on Tuesday two Transport Workers' Union officials, B. Clancy and P. Warner-Bubb, returned to their office after being ejected by anti Platt supporters. They pledged to recognize the Federal executive and were asked to sign statements acknowledging E Wilmot as acting NSW secretary treasurer.
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Sydney
Transport Workers’ Union
B. Clancy
P. Warner-Bubb
State Management
E Wilmot
N.S.W
New State Management Conmittee
T.W.U
A. G. Platt
Trades Hall
State Management Committee
Clancy
Repsa
Liberal Leader P H Morton Asked To Resign In NSW
Three Liberal members demanded the NSW Opposition Leader P H Morton resigns. Morton refused and called a Friday leadership ballot. Deputy leader R Askin is seen as likely to win if Morton falls. The move follows questions about Morton’s business interests and time for state affairs.
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Sydney
Liberal Party
P. H. Morton
N.S.W
Morton
R. Askin
M.L.A
Collaroy
Askin
Murray-Robson
Vaucluse
Liberal
Country
J. Beale
South Coast
Jordan
Oxley
Country Party
Messrs
G. Cox
I. Black
Neutral Bay
D. Cross
Georges River
Mr. Morton
Darby
Manly
Stewart Fraser
Gordon
Lewis
Wollondilly
Fraser
Restriction On Gatherings In Indonesia
The Indonesian military issued a decree restricting all gatherings and political activity while President Sukarno was abroad. Special permits will be required for events from birthday parties to educational lectures, and rules govern newspaper coverage of politics. General Nasution extended military control beyond politics.
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New York
Indonesia
United Press International
Nasution
Soekarno
Industrial Area Expansion Planned Near Canberra
The contract to Weshner and Reserve Pty. Ltd. covers road water supply stormwater channels and sewerage for 30 acres north of the existing industrial area with potential expansion to 60 acres. It will initially include 51 blocks for industry and allows firms to build railway sidings. A National Capital Development Commission spokesman noted the move aligns with expansion needs in Canberra and the project will be overseen by the Department of Works.
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Haseen
Weshner and Reserve Pty. Ltd
National Capital Development Commission
Canberra
Department of Works
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N.G
M. Sivan
Mme. Sivan
P. Royere
A. Lissac
N.S. W
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