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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1960
Page
11
In Colombia a mass escape by nearly 650 prisoners at Tunja Penitentiary failed today with two inmates and ten others screened. Authorities report ongoing security checks as the attempt is thwarted amid tense conditions.
Sydney glamour team to meet Budapest winner of Ampol series with full squad likely. NSW players compete in inter-state carnival in Melbourne while Canberra selection trains with 33 players at Northbourne Oval tonight and Thursday night.
Former Rommel aide Friedrich Ruge says a 1944 bomb attempt on Hitler could have let Rommel take over the government and army. The plot failed, leading to a purge and Rommel’s death by his own hand after agents warned him of danger. Ruge notes Hitler’s high command hampered Rommel’s freedom to respond.
Fidel Castro's regime plans long paid vacations to reduce unemployment. The Premier said a plan calls for every worker to receive 20 days every seven months, with replacements during the vacation period. About 2.5 million workers in Cuba face high joblessness under the proposal.
Hill's team defeated T Mackie's side 24 to 18 in the Canberra Women's 3 Club fours. In tomorrow's Belle of the Bowls, D Bevan meets T McKean for a featured match.
A sharp quake hit Eureka California at 6.18 p.m. yesterday Canberra time with no immediate damage reported.
Read about Mansworlds bargain week featuring the Young Executive suit by Ernest Hiller at affordable prices. Arrow Contour business shirts claim no iron ease while R T Whytes offers 1000 Trousers in wool blends and French melange fabrics. Bargains entice shoppers to queue for value in a busy Kingston sale week.
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