20 Jun 1962
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1962
Page
1
Mr Menzies conferred with the U S President for 75 minutes in a very cordial discussion described by both sides as sympathetic over market problems and their implications.
Australian Prime Minister Menzies met with President Kennedy and key U.S. officials in Washington to discuss economic ties with the Common Market and transitional arrangements to protect Australia’s economy. Officials noted a cordial rapport but narrow aims with no broad agreement announced.
A wind travelling crane will move concrete into place for pouring. The completed dam is planned to hold back 64 miles of water in three basins. The lake is scheduled to begin filling early.
Ottawa reports Mr. Diefenbaker's Progressive Conservative Party formed a minority government after Canada’s 25th election. Conservatives held 117 seats, Liberals 96, Social Credit 30, New Democrats unspecified, with key gains in Quebec shaping the outcome.
Eyewitnesses say an Alsatian savagely bit three year old Alan Ross in flats area after waking from an attack. Neighbours rushed to help as the boy suffered deep wounds to the forehead nose and chin requiring multiple stitches. The father claimed the dog was not destroyed and called for owner control.
Australian Immigration Minister Mr A R Downer opened talks with Spanish migration authorities to curb growing Spaniards migration to Australia and to establish an office to handle asylum and legal entry issues. A nearby dog incident raised safety concerns as a savage Alsatian attacked. police had not identified the dog's owner. The boy was taken to Community Hospital. his condition was reported as satisfactory.
Tension rose in Oran after an overnight broadcast by hardline militants of the O A S urging supporters to keep up the fight. The warning comes amid renewed clashes and security fears in the city.
Reports from Algiers, Oran, and Bone describe ongoing security tensions days after a ceasefire. The OAS and F.L.N. clash over a possible partition while Algerian provisional leadership warns of risks to stability. Banks and street violence persist with robberies, assaults, and minor bomb incidents.
Canberra action heated as Councillors accuse the minister of treating them as children while seeking a practical path to a Legislative Council. Professor Arndt proposed a committee to examine problems. Freeth says he is weighing implementation and still considering a move.
Sydney reports show Ford Motor Company and Federated Clerks Union negotiating past midnight with private arbitrator Sir Richard Kirby to resolve a broad dispute that has 1100 Ford workers stood down. Melbourne workers at Broadmeadows return to duty amid ongoing strike action by Electrical Trades Union members.
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