17 Jun 1963
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1963
Page
1
Readable fragments indicate a sports clash at a home avenue venue involving a representative team. The text mentions strong opposing ARG and McQuaid style references but lacks clear names, dates, or scores.
A Port Kembla fisherman, Eric McForley, 36, drowned off Bombo Beach after a 70 minute rescue attempt. Police Constable Terry Johnson and fisherman William Sheady, aided by surfboard riders, tried to pull him from a gutter amid heavy seas. Despite CPR and rapid transport, McForley died on arrival at Kiama District Hospital.
In Moscow today Valentina Tereshkova 26 launches aboard Vostok-6 becoming the world’s first woman cosmonaut. Her craft entered orbit and made radio contact with a second cosmonaut launched two days earlier.
Tass reports Valentina Tereshkova endures boost, weightlessness, and in orbit chats with ground control. Bykovsky in Vostok 5 completes 29th orbit as both ships fly in proximity. Tereshkova seeks comparative study of spaceflight effects on men and women. Krushchev congratulates her on historic mission.
In Saigon rioters clashed with police after a Buddhist monk who self immolated last Tuesday prompted mass protest. Authorities dispersed the crowd with batons and tear gas in the western suburbs amid accusations of government discrimination against Buddhists.
President Neo Dinh Dum and the Buddhist high priest Thich Tinm Khiet signed a deal to end the religious crisis after clashes that left at least eight dead during demonstrations on May 8, with many arrests and numerous injuries reported.
The piece notes Mr Macmillan’s preoccupation with the Profumo affair as the House of Commons prepares to debate it tomorrow Sir Robert hopes to listen in On Wednesday Sir Robert attends a Macmillan dinner for India’s Premier Dr Radhakrishnan Labour leader Calwell aims to attend Monday’s Commons session to hear the debate
Amid the Profumo scandal debate in Parliament, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan is urged to resign within months. Reports say the Cabinet remains united in backing him, with backbenchers pledging support, as news about Christine Keeler and a potential royal involvement circulates.
Canberra endures a bleak weekend with biting north west winds and near freezing temperatures. Despite the wind and showers, daytime highs were only slightly above average. Forecasters warn of bleak west to south west winds today and a developing sleet risk on the ranges.
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