Singapore election reshapes British colony status to statehood
In a Dublin shaped by ambiguity, PAP leader Lee Kuan Yew signals a transition toward self government for Singapore, while awaiting eight internal leaders' release. Australia backs Colombo Plan ties as Singapore moves toward a democratic non communist government under a new constitutional framework. The UK retains defense and external affairs, with local control of other departments as the state approaches full internal autonomy.
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Mr. Corey
Australia
State of
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People’s Action Party
William Goode
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Alrady
Wall
Chinese Communist Party
Hongkong
Mr. Vestar
United Kingdom
Singa
Defence
Reds Agree On Non-Military Antarctic Zone
The report notes Russia and four other nations joining a non military development pact for Antarctica. The accord aims to prime a 12 nation Antarctic conference in Washington on October 15 to promote peaceful scientific exploration under the International Geophysical Year.
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Ivy
Russia
Ute
Frew International
Washington
Uae
Saar al of
Iir Tallon
Antarctica
UPS
Wage judgment on Friday in Melbourne draw to close
In Melbourne the 1959 basic wage judgment will be delivered Friday morning after hearings in which unions urged a 23 wage rise and restoration of the cost of living adjustment system while employers argued the nation cannot afford such increases. The commission has already denied a 25 wage cut sought for pastoral workers.
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Melbourne
Conciliation and Arbitration Commission
Metal Trades Union
Commission
Bear Has Washington Puzzled
About 1,000 people searched yesterday for a loose black bear roving Washington. Sightings numbered over 100 in the past day, with police and civilians involved. The bear has been chased through golf courses, playing fields and near a police station, and its origin remains unknown.
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Washington
Brain
Jin
Memorial Day Toll Tops 356 Dead in U S Traffic Drownings
American holiday toll climbs to 356 with 263 traffic deaths and 31 miscellaneous fatalities as the 54 hour weekend nears its end. Police report drownings and other incidents marking the bloodiest holiday period on record.
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New York
U.S
Decisive Week At Geneva Forecast By Western Officials
Western officials forecast a decisive week at the Geneva conference as Britain the United States France and the Soviet Union shift to private talks. After initial plenary sessions the ministers plan mixed private and plenary discussions focusing on Berlin with Mr Gromyko steering most sessions.
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P. Reuter
Britain
United States
France
Soviet Union
Washington
J Mage Manters
Berlin
Gromyko
Belgian King Watches Carrier Plane Crash at Sea
Belgium's King Baudouin observed from the flag bridge of a carrier as one of its planes crashed into the sea Saturday night, killing three crew members.
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Williamsburg
Victoria
Belgium
Baudouin
Soviet diplomats to reopen embassy in Sydney after delay
Russian diplomats arrive in Sydney by KLM to reopen the embassy closed since the Petrov defection. Renovations will take up to two months with no firm dates for occupancy. Australian and Russian officials discuss limits on ambassador numbers as work proceeds.
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Wreezer
Petrov
Rumian Party
Vallaires
Sydney
KLM
Royal Dutch Airlines
Nde
T. W. Cutts
A. Wool
Safety Campaign Aims at Reducing Road Faults
Australia wide road safety drive led by Road Safety Councils reports progress. Mr. Dovey outlined next phase focusing on saving faults at intersections and center of the road to reduce accidents.
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Dovey
de Dovey
Tony
Half World Population in Asia Report
An AAP summary notes that more than half the world’s population will be in Asia within a century if current trends continue. It cites a 2008 projection that Asia could account for about 60 percent of the global total, with continued growth. Europe and others would share the remainder.
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New York
Europe
World A
A.A.P
Sation
Asia
Police hunt escapees after helicopter chase across NSW
Airborne police sight two armed convicts crouched on a ledge in timbered country near Bigga after a helicopter pursuit. Ground parties pressured the escapees while a farmhouse robbery and a vandal attack were linked to the incident.
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Albert Wedges
Bullock
Sydney
Bigga
Bigg
N.8.w
Am Excapera
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