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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 06, 1960

Page

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SEATO Fear of Red Campaign in Far East

A six pronged communist campaign may be forming in the Far East, per the Philippines Foreign Secretary. Potential actions include agitation and subversion, with China reopening border disputes and the Soviet Union and China pressing diplomatically on weaker states.

SEATO Fear OF Red Far East Washington A.A.P Philippines Felixberto Eee Serrano Pakistan Asia China Soviet Union

Communists Threats Rise as Summit Breaks Down

In a Manila briefing President Garcia backed U S bases as deterrents United States bases in the Philippines are deemed essential to counter potential Soviet and Chinese aggression Manila discussions in London dismissed reports Britain may move Singapore bases to Australia The report claimed China could possess an atomic bomb by 1968 influencing British strategy and possible redeployments in the eastern hemisphere

Moscow Peking China Formosa Serrano Pakistan Thailand Manzur Qadir Thanat Khomin National Press Club Nnions Mt Qadir Soviet Union Seranno Washington United States Ayub Khan Karachi Khoman Manila Carlos Garcia U.S Philippines Andard Perth Freemantis Royal Navy Freemantle Darwin

Father of U-2 pilot cancels trip to Soviet Union

Francis G. Powers father of captured pilot defers travel to the Soviet Union after receiving outside advice. Powers, a 55 year old Norton shoe repairman, authorized friend Norton Mesman to confirm the postponement until his son’s safety welfare improves. Officials from the American State Department Soviet Embassy and CIA denied involvement in the decision.

Pound Virginia Smthy Aap-Reuter Oliver Powers Francis G. Powers Ie Union Mr. Powers Norton Busi Cury Powers Norton Washington Cenral Intelligence Agency Swers

Strike Force Slowed Down By Bad Weather

A large U S air strike force of 120 planes en route from California to Southeast Asia was delayed by weather while deploying for a mobility exercise. The group includes fighters troop carriers and tankers and now plans to land at Clark Field and Don Muang Air Base near Bangkok with remaining units training in the Philippines and Formosa.

Manila A.a.p.reuter Philippines Okinawa U.S South-East Asia California U.S. Tactical Air Command Clark Field Don Nuang Bangkok Formosa United States

Nine Rhee Cabinet Men Indicted

The South Korean prosecution indicted nine cabinet members along with all 13 Liberal Party policy committee members and the former police chief for alleged violations of the presidential and vice presidential election law last March. This raised total indictments to 29 ministers 13 party officials three police officers and four bankers. All are under arrest.

Seoul A.a.p.reuter Syngman Rhee Liberal Party

Soviet Leader Questions Western Disarmament Will Geneva Talks Progress

Khrushchev at the Kremlin press conference warned Western powers seek control without disarmament and urged the Soviet Union to present a new plan at Geneva. The State Department pressed Moscow to clarify its views on controls and to enter talks on a realistic Western proposal.

Mluee Vie Sa Aayee Soviet Union Khrushchev Kremlin Geneva West Krushchev State Department

Chilean Area Evacuated For Flood Fear

In Valdivia Chile authorities ordered 15000 suburban residents to evacuate as floodwaters from quake damaged lakes threaten the city. Troops aided workers digging a canal 25 miles northwest to divert Lake Rini hue into the agricultural valley. The hamlets were evacuated this morning.

Santiago Chile Valdivia Concepcion Puerto Montt

France Increases Aid To Laos Amid SEATO Tensions

France steps up humanitarian assistance to Laos as SEATO probes intensify. The move comes despite Laos not being party to the SEATO treaty and is described as under the protective umbrella of SEATO members amid clashes with Communist forces near Laos borders.

France Laos SEATO

Power Struggle For Khrushchev

Reports from Moscow indicate Khrushchev is in a hard power struggle within the Kremlin led by Mikhail Suslov. Western observers say his outbursts reflect a tougher line and may preclude better ties with the Eisenhower administration as Bonn dismisses Soviet claims of German unification.

Eisenhower Russia Khrushchev Dr. Adenauer Washington White House New York A.A.P Moscow Nikita Khrushchev New York Times Harrison Salisbury Kremlin Mikhail Suslov Communist Party Central Committee Mr. Khrushchev Suslov London Soviet Union

Indonesian Jet Fighters For Isle Frontier

Indonesian jet fighter bases would be placed on islands facing Dutch West New Guinea, said Foreign Minister Subandrio. Indonesia placed all military units on round the clock alert as Dutch forces, including the carrier Karel Doorman, move toward West New Guinea. Australian Ambassador Patrick Shaw urged steps to maintain peace in the region.

Djakarta AAP Reuter Dutch West New Guinea Subandrio Indonesia Karel Deerman West New Guinea Patrick Shaw Australia

British Space Satellite Soon From Woomera

Reynolds News reports Britain may launch its first space satellite from the Woomera range before year end as part of defence policy review. The plan includes retaining Blue Streak and spending about 1 sty. 100 million on a space research project to pursue non military aims like communications and weather forecasting.

London Britain Woomera Reynolds News Canberra Treasury Australia

Jessie Matthews Returns to London After Australia Trip

Jessie Matthews, 53, the British musical theatre star, arrived in London from Australia and hinted she may stay long term or for good, after leaving England more than two years ago for Australia.

London A.a.p.reuter Jessie Matthews Australia Tessie England

Public statement urged on combat alert by Macmillan

London reports say Labour MP William Warbey has asked Prime Minister Macmillan for a public government statement on the U.S. combat alert. Warbey argues Gates' Senate testimony signals serious, urgent tensions and a possible breakdown of summit talks.

London House of Commons Warbey Gates

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