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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1965
Page
12
Report cites Profima, a firmer British War Minister, in a 1963 revival case linked to Christine Wheeler scandal. Prime Minister Wilson visits Taymber Hill during a strained arrangement program and meets Prefume, a long-time worker since his resignation.
Lord Chalfont, Britain's disarmament minister, calls for urgent global action to curb rising nuclear powers in coming years. He warns unchecked spread would create grave dangers and presses for a negotiated framework linking major powers in binding limits and verification.
Pravda accuses Britain and the United States of exploiting outcry over nuclear armament while pushing to keep weapons accessible to West Germany. A Soviet analysis comments on drafts and conferences aimed at halting spread, condemning NATO pressures and Western expansionism as dangerous to European stability.
About 1500 students rallied near Salonika University in support of former Premier Papandreou against the new government. Street protests intensified as King Constantine II planned visits. Parliament resumes after five days of expected turmoil with demonstrations and threats from the extreme left.
UK Prime Minister Wilson outlined a two pronged approach to strengthen sterling by boosting exports and trimming spending. He urged manufacturers to work for Britain while speculation grew over possible taxes and tighter credit. Details are expected in coming days as officials study export incentives and cost measures.
After three days of high level talks President Johnson remained hesitant awaiting more information on all aspects of the Vietnam situation. White House statements noted further top level meetings and consultations with Congressional leaders as McNamara was to brief and the president to decide.
The prime suspect in the murder of Jack Ryan, a senior U.S. political adviser in Vietnam, was questioned continuously by Vietnamese police. Robert Kimball answered questions freely and cooperatively but officials would not confirm a confession. Kimball, 36, has not been formally charged and is held on suspicion of murder as authorities prepare a joint U.S.-Vietnamese psychiatric examination.
A British study reports 20 percent of boys and 12 percent of girls had lost virginity by age 20. The survey, based on 644 interviews in 19 areas, notes partners were often older and that premarital intercourse was common among older youths while most girls cited love as a reason.
Britain's Shadow Foreign Secretary Reginald Maudling led the Conservative leadership race in London as observers predicted a slight edge over Edward Heath. Polls and reports cited Maudling's support among senior MPs and party members, while Heath drew strength from younger MPs and constituencies. The result depended on MPs and members and would be decided after a first ballot.
Freddie Mills former world boxing champion was found shot dying in his car in London authorities said there was no initial sign of foul play. Scotland Yard described the incident as a possible self inflicted shot amid an ongoing inquiry. Mills, who once defeated Guy Lesneuich and Joey Maxim, later ran a night club and promoted events after retiring from boxing. He married Chrissie McCorkindale, the former wife of Don McCorkindale.
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