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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 15, 1966

Page

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ACT retailers told warnings follow underweight goods report

The Department of the Interior will not prosecute ACT retailers over underweight goods or inaccurate scales despite inspector Royle's report. Strongly worded warnings will be sent to several shops. Royle cited chocolates underweight by 1 1 8 ounces and milk cartons under by up to 3c per pint. Local authority noted 40 dollar penalties for underweight items.

Department of the Interior NSW Weighis and Measures Office J. Royle Royle Canberra Times Act Nsw Boyle Canberra Caneberra Consumers’ — Intcorporated W. S

Diplomat's wife appeals via television for missing husband

An emotional broadcast by Toh Puan Lim pleads for the return of Tun Lim, amid police reports of his possible Sydney flight from Canberra. The Prime Minister and family are cited as expressing concern as investigators follow a cash-ticked ticket lead and taxi sightings.

Toh Puan Lim Yew Hock Tun Lim Canberra David Jones Air Patice Toh Puan Lim Prhvoy Holt Toh Toh Puan Lim Puan Lim Yew Hoek Shirley Adeline London Comi Taa Air Phon Sydney

Asian Pacific Ministers Converge for Regional Unity

The nine nation Asian Pacific Ministerial Conference opened in Seoul amid calls for regional solidarity and military cooperation. Speakers urged closer economic cultural and political ties while avoiding a single formal regional organisation.

Seoul Tueesday Aap-Reuter ChunglHee Min- Park Tong Wol Lee South Korea Taiwan Vietnam Philippines Japan Malaysia Austrri Lin Thailand Hohe

Explosion injures servicemen near Saigon

In Saigon a grenade exploded during a dawn incident injuring several servicemen. The blast occurred after a flare lit a fire, the vessel reported. Officials say the device detonated unexpectedly as sparks flew and the area was secured.

Distress over missing diplomat as family voices plea

A distressed wife explains to her children that they fear for Adeline and mummy pleads for his return. The text notes the diplomat’s absence and confirms officials deny he vanished to avoid an Italian ambassadorship, insisting he loved Australia and could have rejected the Rome post.

Adeline Mummy Amd Hiwi Commission Tun Lim Australia Italy Tun Lin Rome

Oral vaccine to replace Salk polio injections

National Health and Medical Research Council in Adelaide recommended Sabin vaccine as safe as Salk. Commonwealth will supply Sabin free to states for immunisation campaigns, though transition will take time due to existing Salk stocks. Sabin used in Tasmania since 1964 as booster and since last year for full immunisation, with the major advantage of oral administration.

Canberra National Health and Medical Research Council Adelaide Forbes Commonwealth Tasmania

Hasluck warns of threats to peace and cooperation

Australia's External Affairs Minister Hasluck argued that understanding and cooperation are more essential than expanding machinery. He said maintaining security and progress in Asia is the central problem for peace, urging mutual help and a unified regional approach amid global tensions. A Hanoi broadcast noted Sabin vaccine stockpiles in Tokyo as Vietcong actions drew international criticism.

Australia Hasluck Asia Abin Rae Salk Andlou Westtral Eigrage Zealand Britain Forbes Hanoi Tokyo

Puerto Rican Clash Intensifies in Kingston Area

Thirty people were injured as a second night of violence erupted after a police shooting in the Kingston area. Police said the situation was under control and several officers and a reporter were also hurt by thrown projectiles during about two hours of clashes involving helmeted police and large crowds.

City Hall

Mass Call for Peace Djakarta Rally Demands End to Confrontation

About 25 000 people gathered in Djakarta to press for peace with Malaysia while leaders of the University Students Action Front and Indonesian Workers Action Front joined five hours of talks with President Sukarno who is viewed as opposing the confrontation. A Kuala Lumpur official said Indonesia’s leadership wants a rapid normalisation, and a Jakarta press release from General Staff chief Subharta reported deeper mutual understanding.

Djakarta Aap-Reuter Malaysia University Students Action Front Sukarno Subharta Indonesia

Bangkok accord inked but peace in Confrontation remains uncertain

Tan Sri Ghazali's Bangkok talks aim to publish the notes of the Indone sian Malaysian settlement. Despite signs of progress, no peace treaty or ceasefire exists and Malaysian forces remain on high alert along Borneo fronts. A resumption of normal ties may take months with worries over regional influence and self determination.

Tan ‘Sri Ghazali Djakarta Bangkok Tan Sri Ghazali Inddonesian Wgrcement Borneo Malaysia Canitals Malik Sukarno Tan Sri Musjawarah Kjhapali Indonesia Sarawak Sabah Barneali Econ- Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Mir Malik Informa

Public service plan for security overseas officers

Details announced of a scheme to be permanent overseas officers in the Papune New Guinea Public Service employment security. East German officials refused comment on tilka in East Berlin this week amid Warsaw Pact tensions. The signatures of 850 NSW schoolteachers appear in a South Coast newspaper protesting their right to criticise pay and accommodation conditions. Courts for Women features finance weather. HM Sport and Classifieds pages noted.

Papune New Guinea Fublic Service Employment Securety Tilka East Berlin Nsw Univertiseemant Today

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