Envoy Expelled For Espionage
Sir Garfield Barwick rejected Soviet charges against Australian diplomat William Morrison in Moscow calling the claims untrue. Morrison, first secretary of the Australian embassy, was declared persona non grata by Russian authorities after a Soviet Foreign Ministry statement accusing him of long term intelligence gathering.
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Garfield Barwick
Moscow
William Morrison
Morrison
Associated Press of America
Foreign Ministry
Oleg Penkovsky
Mr. Morrison
Rhodes
Garfield
Emney
Australia
Ivat Skripov
Skripov
Australian envoy denies espionage claims in Moscow
The Australian Ambassador Stewart Jamieson called the Moscow charges baseless as the Soviet Foreign Ministry said Mr Morrison traded foreign made clothing for speculation and violated diplomatic standards. Morrison, his wife and children were abroad while Canberra linked his expulsion to the Skripov case and Soviet retaliation.
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Moscow
Stewart Jamieson
Reuter
Morrison
Australian High Commissioner presents 171 animals to Queen
Sir Eric Harrison the Australian High Commissioner in London admires a baby wallaby after presenting 171 Australian animals and birds to the Zoological Society at Whipsnade Zoo to mark the Queen’s Australian visit. Miss Sandra Starling stands beside him.
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London
Eric Harrison
Zoological Society
Whipsnade Zoo
Eric
Sandra Starling
Ministers knew of fond letter in Profumo affair
The Express reports that four Ministers and Profumo discussed a letter early on March 22, just hours before his House statement. Prime Minister Macmillan ordered a secret inquiry into security concerns as Profumo resigned last week for lying in a statement.
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the Express
Profumo
Tan Macleod
Martin Redmayne
John Hudson
Darling
Macmillan
Rain Delays Lake Burley Griffin Work
Continuous rain has delayed Lake Burley Griffin preparation with about 20 lost working days this month. Completion was slated for year end. The NCDC spokesman said the first span of the Commonwealth Avenue bridge should open near month end, Lennox Crossing may close in August, and lake retaining walls to finish by early September.
Tito Welcomes Soekarno In Belgrade Visit
Indonesian President Sukarno arrived in Belgrade from Vienna for a three day private visit and talks with Yugoslav leader Tito. The arrival followed a trip from Vienna and signals ongoing political discussions.
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Belgrade
Oekarno
Indonesia
Vienna
Tito
Malaysia Indonesia Philippines Reach Plan On Malaysia Formation
In a joint communique Malaya Indonesia and the Philippines outline steps for a federation approach to Southeast Asia. They propose a referendum supervised by the United Nations to decide on Singapore Brunei North Borneo and Sarawak joining Malaysia and agree on regular consultations among governments.
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Indonesia
Philippines
Malaya
Singapore
British Borneo
Brunei
North Borneo
Sarawak
Malaysia
United Nations
Dr. Subandria
Tun Abdul Razak
Joined Twin Girls Thrive in London Birth
Siamese twin girls born to a 32 year old lorry driver’s wife in London are thriving. Each weighed 6 pounds at birth four days ago and remain joined at the end. Doctors say strength and size are remarkable and no incubator is needed. Separation surgery not expected for three to four months.
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London
A. A.p.reuter
The
Daily Mail
Nottingham Women's Hospital
Land Auction Opens With Blocks In Multiple Areas
The land auction starts today with sixty blocks in the Downer Hackett and Hughes area to be sold in eight groups. Ninety eight blocks in Red Hill Yarralunla Ainslie Watson Downer and Frackett areas to follow. Tomorrow fifty two blocks in a restricted auction then Thursday one hundred seven more in another restricted auction. The Minister for the Interior Freeth says dummying will be prevented with new rules. Bidders must not have held a residential lease in the ACT for two years and must declare neither spouse has held lease interest.
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Downer, Hackett and Hughes
Red Hill
Yarralunla
Ainslie
Watson, Downer
Frackett
Interior
Freeth
A.C.T
Negro Arrest Protests Spark Alley Standoff in Danville
Dozens of police and fire crews clash with about 40 Black teens in a 29 foot alley near the Danville gaol amid arrests of 63 earlier demonstrators. Officials report injuries but hospitals cannot confirm.
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Danville
Virginia
A.A.P
United Press International
Jolly
Artists demand desegregation in national boycott
The American Guild of Variety Artists voted at a convention for an immediate nationwide boycott of entertainment venues that racially segregate customers or staff. AGVA President Joey Adams said the vote requires approval from the union's national board.
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New York
American Guild of Variety Artista
A.G.N.A
Joey Adams
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University of Alabama
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