16 Jun 1960
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1960
Page
1
Reporting from Tokyo and Washington indicates Japan delays its Senate treaty action to back President Eisenhower’s overseas trip. Officials cite scheduling considerations and policy signals while outlining steps to secure parliamentary support before the visit.
The government delayed ratification of the treaty as thousands of left wing student sympathisers demonstrated in Tokyo and about 100 breached Parliament grounds, signaling strong opposition to the move.
A submarine Sarco crash caused a stern fire at Pearl Harbour hours after an explosion. Police battles and rioting in Manila left several dead as protesters clashed with authorities. President Eisenhower urged unity with the Philippines, stressing anti Communist strength and defense ties.
Fragmentary report threads through housing policy debate, referencing a freeze continuation, a government stance, and mentions of housing completion, defense factors, and timing. Names and places are unreadable in the garbled OCR.
Brisbane reports the tail assembly of the Fokker Friendship wrecked off Mackay has been recovered from 400 fathoms of water near Dudgeon Point seven miles from Mackay. Eight bodies recovered. 21 missing. Navy divers toil in poor visibility as officials aim to salvage more wreckage and identify persons.
Commonwealth Hostels Ltd will take over Hillside Hostel and Capital Hill Hostel next Monday. The move follows Commonwealth Hostels controls already in Canberra with 10 other premises. Tariff increases announced by Commonwealth Hostels affect over 1300 hostel dwellers, raising permanent guest rates at multiple hostels and casual rates in the high and mid range, while some private and government hostels plan no increases.
Indonesia accused the Netherlands of belligerent policy by dispatching forces to West Irian Dutch New Guinea. The Indonesian delegation sent a letter to UN Secretary General Hammarskjöld warning that Dutch armed action endangers Southeast Asia peace and could trigger a Pacific conflict. Jakarta speculated on new efforts at the General Assembly while stressing the Dutch use of force violates the UN Charter.
Princess Alexandra, unwell with influenza, now has a minor ear infection. She will not be able to dissent the Ate ico mnweting ty wi Sliee'members of Ye Royal family, it is sanrounced hers.
Observers report a provincial emergency proclaimed by Governor M. Schoeffer amid Katanga political strife between the Combat and Canakat parties. Aimed at quelling a looming secession and possible federation with Rhodesia, the move follows a split in the provincial assembly and shifts in independence law to allow Canakat to nominate senators.
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