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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1961
Page
1
President Kennedy urged a multi million dollar rise in armed strength to counter the Soviet threat. He spoke of seeking peace but not surrender and demanded 217000 additional troops and 1448 million dollars for defence to meet the challenge.
President Kennedy appeals for expanded defense funding and manpower, proposing U S defence budget increases totaling over 21 billion pounds and Army strength rising to one million. He seeks doubled and tripled draft calls, expanded reserves, and non-nuclear weapon procurement. He urges civil defense measures including shelters, warning systems, and air raid protection.
A Tunisian soldier seeks cover as French reconnaissance planes sweep Bizerta amid land sea air operations. French troops seized the town after a two day siege, with a bombed truck visible in the background.
Baghdad Radio said three British soldiers from an engineering corps, arrested after losing their way near the Kuwait border, would be tried by a military court. It alleged they deliberately entered Safwan in Trak to provoke aggression, then sought a child guide to Kuwait, leading to their arrest and transfer to Baghdad.
FBI warns a hijacker could face kidnapping and aircraft theft charges if he steps on U.S. soil again. Identification came after 32 passengers and five crew flew to Miami from Havana where they were held at a hotel. U S agents rushed U S airports amid Havana plot fears tied to Castro anniversary.
The Labour Opposition moved to censure the Government over its austerity budget but faces an uphill fight with the Conservative majority. UK press criticizes the plan as insufficient and unfair while Lloyd’s measures stir mixed headlines. Sterling fluctuates as IMF drawing and bank rate rises influence markets.
Sydney reports the Australian economy could feel the impact of UK austerity measures says Federal Treasurer Holt. He studies the measures and their effect on Australia’s budget noting some reports claim the UK customs surcharge applies to revenue not protective duties.
President Bourguiba warned of new hostilities and deterred resistance until the end while aiming to bring the Bizerta crisis to the United Nations for a second time. He pressed for withdrawals, asked brothers nations to supply guerrillas and tanks, and said Tunisia’s defense was now more effective.
Prince Philip accepted an invitation by the Australian government to open the Commonwealth Games in Perth next year. Prime Minister Menzies announced the message, with Buckingham Palace confirming. The Duke, president of the Commonwealth Games Federation, last visited Perth in 1954. The Commonwealth funds £60,000 more for running expenses.
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