US fears ultimate neutron bomb and talks arms limits
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the United States seeks an end to nuclear testing to prevent neutron bomb development and to gain an advantage from a test ban. He warned the arms race could push nations to pursue new weapons as Defence Secretary Robert McNamara estimated up to 100 million deaths in an all out US Soviet nuclear exchange.
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Queen bestows Thistle knighthood on Australian PM Menzies
The Queen will privately confer the Most Noble Order of the Thistle on Sir Robert Menzies at Government House. It is a personal honour with no ministerial advice sought, announced amid Canberra anniversary celebrations.
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Australia Applies for ECAFE Geographic Inclusion
The conference tentatively approves Australia s entry into the ECAFE geographic sphere with final ratification expected at a plenary session. New Zealand and Western Samoa are approved under the same committee, amid no dissent from Asia despite objections over Australia s white Australia policy. Japan says it works to boost imports from developing regional countries.
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Canberra Jubilee Event Prompts 10 Fellowships Memorial Plans
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies announced 10 fellowships for Australian and British scientists on doctorate completion as a memorial funded by the UK government. The ceremony at Parkes Place celebrated Canberra’s founding and naming with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in attendance.
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Precision In Cadet Parade At Royal Visit
About 10,000 spectators cheered as the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh reviewed 250 cadets at a parade. The Queen wore a lime green ensemble with a mink stole. the Duke wore Australian Army field marshal attire. Sir Valston Hancock escorted the royals to a pavilion dais while sabre jets saluted overhead.
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