Debate over Malaysia and Southern Rhodesia at Commonwealth conference
The 18 nation Commonwealth meeting stretched into the night to finalize a communique on Malaysia and Southern Rhodesia. African delegates press for a strong stance while Sir Robert Menzies seeks a unanimous support statement for Malaysia against Indonesia, amid concerns from Pakistan and other allies.
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Guerrillas Bomb Village in Sarawak Attack
Indonesian guerrillas struck a defenceless village in Sematan Sarawak using mortar bombs wounding a 3 year old girl. The attack happened late at night with an unknown strength guerrilla force and air evacuation of the child to Kuching. Security forces pursue the assailants.
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Soviet Union
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Britain set for MPs pay rise amid ministerial increases
London reports a government plan to raise MP salaries from £4,000 to £6,500 for MPs and to higher levels for ministers of state and ministers. The Times notes proposals include a contributory pension scheme and a committee to review long serving MPs and ministers, with completion anticipated by year end.
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the Times
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Gloomy view by Casey on Melbourne conference
Lord Casey said the Australian Prime Minister's conference was a disappointment as ministers were diverted by the Southern Rhodesia roadblock. He praised Sir Robert Menzies for trying to steer focus to long term Commonwealth cohesion in South East Asia and noted Casey and his wife flew to Melbourne after Sydney.
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Comedian bets Duke of Edinburgh can join Rolling Stones
London Comedian Bud Flanagan told the Duke of Edinburgh at a Variety Club lunch he could secure him a place with the Rolling Stones if the Duke let his hair grow. Flanagan praised the Duke as sophisticated and charming, joking that hair growth could unlock a band slot. Police set 24 hour curfew at Enmore after murder sparks reprisal fears.
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Buenos Aires Quins Turn Twenty One on Three Continents
Argentina's Diligenti quintuplets celebrate their 21st birthday on three continents. Father Senor Franco Diligenti kept the siblings out of the limelight since age seven to let them live normal lives. Maria Fernanda and Maria Esther live in Buenos Aires. both married. Carlos Alberto and Franco Jun study at the University of Vancouver and work as waiters in summers. Maria Cristina resides in Rome with an elder sister.
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Maria Esther
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Franco Jun
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Rome
France US clash over One China policy echoed in Laos talk
A speaker at a reception in Peking criticized France and the United States for pressing One China policy, warning that backing a revolutionary regime in Laos would fail and lead to greater defeats. The remarks stressed China’s view that only the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government.
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Peking
Laos
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