02 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1961
Page
1
A massive explosion in the Paris suburb of Clamart triggered a landslide that buried a large area. Reports say hundreds may be trapped or killed as rock and debris collapsed over homes and streets.
Widespread collapse after earth crust rupture and explosions in a Paris area sends residents fleeing. British United Press reports heavy rain caused the cave-in amid interrupted wires and gas-main bursts. Rescue teams race to recover 12 workers at a site while locals recount near misses and pleas for trapped family members.
A Commonwealth Statistician report shows a 235 million pound drop in Australia’s trade balance for the first ten months of the year due to a merchandise deficit of 191.9 million and a 333 million rise in exports. The overall surplus fell to 37 million from last year, with dollar area deficit at 1508 million and sterling area deficit narrowing to 74.7 million.
Major Richard Key Fernbaugh of the United States Air Force received the Australian Air Force Cross in Washington for outstanding service while on exchange duty with the Royal Australian Air Force in Darwin. The award was presented by the Australian ambassador to the United States.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to fix greater military aid to Asia. He warned that threats to internal security in many Free World allies require counter measures and stronger support from the United States.
Melbourne reports severe disruption as 12 000 workers strike crippling 28 hours of power cuts. Kiewa Eildon Snowy hydro stations reduce supply to 50 percent, affecting homes heating and radios. Hospitals face emergency power shortages and rail and tram services face delays.
A proclamation by the Suite Government bans entry of pigs and pig meats from New South Wales and the ACT into View. Minister for Agriculture Mr Chandler said the ban follows the discovery of swine fever in pigs in New South Wales.
Mr Freeth addressed the National Capital Planning Committee noting Canberra's rise as Australia's largest inland city and the need to keep pace with growth. He described the committee's progress, its second three year term, and the communal push for municipal services, housing, schools, and infrastructure.
The Commission for the Union of South Africa has been reconstituted as the South African Embassy after the republic declaration. Former Commission Commissioner H. T. Woodward is named Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary following telegram exchanges between Australian and Semi African authorities.
The 59 year old strong man Trujillo was killed by seven men led by retired General Tuan Thomas Diaz. Diaz ambushed Trujillo while in a car with an unidentified man and a chauffeur. The Army reportedly remains in control as exiled Dominican groups predict renewed unrest.
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