Alliance Lacks Deterrent in NATO Balance Talks
Britain’s Defence Minister Harold Watkinson and Opposition figure Mr. Brown debated NATO deterrence on a television programme. They discussed nuclear versus conventional forces, with Watkinson noting about 25 divisions on the central front and Brown questioning their effectiveness. They stressed equal status and France’s nuclear role within the alliance.
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Harold Watkinson
Britain
NATO
Brown
Watkinson
Mr. Brown
King
France
Immunity To Cancer Suggested
British scientists propose a cancer prevention vaccine given to mothers before birth. Dr. Philip Burch of Leeds University suggests injecting vaccine derived from tumor material into the mother's bloodstream to pass to the unborn child, aiming for lifelong immunity without harming the mother. Animal tests reportedly success, with human trials to follow after solving clinical challenges.
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London
Daily Mail
Philip Burch
Nature
Burch
Hailish Medical Research Council
Leeds University
Yorkshire
Sir Garfield Barwick Presses for Malaya Peace Talks
Observers in Manila report a warmer tone as talks on Borneo Singapore and Malaya are planned. Indonesia’s Subandrio signals willingness to clarify relations with the federation and meet at a conference table.
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Malaya
Federation
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Malaysia
U.P.S
Garfield Barwick
Barwick
Manila
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Australia
Borneo
Singapore
Philippines
China seeks Comet airliners beyond planned deliveries
De Havilland said China showed interest in buying a fleet of British Comet jet airliners in cash, potentially ten aircraft, in addition to six turboprops due this year. The Chinese government would likely be consulted, given US protests over selling Viscounts to communist nations.
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London
Reuter
China
de Havilland
United States
Statue of Robert the Bruce planned for Bannockburn
In Edinburgh two nations raise funds for a three ton bronze statue of King Robert the Bruce planned for Bannockburn Central Scotland. Only twelve thousand five hundred pounds of the four hundred thirty one thousand two hundred fifty target has been raised despite an appeal. The plaster cast has been returned to Edinburgh for a viewing at the Royal Scottish Academy. Organisers aim to unveil by June 1964 the 650th anniversary of the battle.
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Reuter
Edinburgh
Robert the Bruce
Scotland
Bannockburn
Royal Scottish Academy
Robert
Acros Bannockburn Field
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