16 Jul 1963
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1963
Page
1
Nikita Krushchev opened nuclear test ban talks in Moscow with a jovial remark asking Western negotiators if they should begin by signing the agreement. Western circles had shown optimism earlier as Krushchev was confirmed to lead the Russian delegation.
Diplomatic circles see potential for a partial nuclear test ban excluding underground blasts. Optimism stems from Russia’s stance on inspections, new Moscow Washington communications, and friendly exchanges between Kennedy and Khrushchev. Krushchev’s Kremlin meeting with Britain's Lord Hailsham foreshadows talks, as Mikoyan declares the time ripe.
Business, commerce and industry pressed for tax cuts and payroll tax abolition to boost private sector activity. Primary producers backed concessions but warned against deficit budgets. immigration rise to 150 000 a year proposed. Government to frame Budget after consultations with manufacturers and export bodies. ACTU submitted written views.
In Moscow the Chinese and Soviet delegations resumed ideological talks after reports that negotiations had faltered. Pravda denounced China’s policies while People’s Daily blasted a Titoist faction. Krushchev signalled joint talks with Britain and the United States.
Government rents produced 1.73 pounds yield with income from house and flat rentals totaling 1,746,304 pounds. Council notes show 2,976 government homes sold to tenants and mortgage collections of 745,427 pounds. Waiting list figures reveal 3,992 waiting for government homes and 1,751 for government flats, with deletions linked to list reviews and deaths among applicants.
Technicians at the Central Telegraph Bureau in Moscow prepare apparatus for a direct communications link between the Kremlin and the White House. The hot line aims to avert grave misunderstandings by enabling quick heads of state contact.
Brussels hosts a four day meeting of agricultural ministers from the six with Britain to spur the community after six months of stagnation. France backs quarterly consultations at ministerial level to move the common market farm policy, vital to Paris as the talks begin.
Indonesia's Foreign Minister Subandrio called Sir Robert Menzies remarks a possible military threat by Commonwealth forces. He warned Indonesia would not stand alone if threatened and urged peaceful settlement per Tokyo Manila accords. Sultan of Brunei to return from London talks for further talks.
President Heinrich Luebke of West Germany plans an official visit to Indonesia around mid October, said Chaerul Saleh Indonesia's Minister for Basic Industries. The announcement was reported from Jakarta by Reuters.
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