29 Mar 1962
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1962
Page
1
The airlift from Amsterdam started with a DC8 carrying 138 Dutch troops in civilian clothing to Biak via Curacao Peru and Tahiti. About 1 000 more troops will be flown to New Guinea aboard nine aircraft in the coming days.
Dutch government moves to reinforce the West New Guinea colony citing legitimate self defence after Indonesian attacks. Limburg and Groningen, 2497 ton anti submarine destroyers, now on the US Pacific Coast, will sail to New Guinea with more naval units and a patrol of mines and Papuan police report. U Thant hopes for UN led negotiations by week’s end as talks stall.
Mp R Rowell told the annual conference that Colombo Plan talks to host the center would be held in Australia this year, with Sydney possible if finances allow. He cited facilities in Canberra as adequate, though transport and Antarctic Treaty use were noted as potential hurdles. International conferences were discussed in Parliament House amid security concerns.
The first deck sections of the new wealth Avenue bridge near Canberra Lake are in position with 18 poured and three placed. Sections measure about 208 wide and hollow precast concrete reduces weight. Expected to finish placing 4 sections weekly, cables will tension to form a self supporting arch as work continues on schedule.
Retailers report a sharp rise in inquiries and orders as test patterns start next Monday. CTC-7 will begin test transmissions while stores expect demand to peak before full programs begin in June. Several firms open new Canberra TV service branches.
A girl was grabbed by a man in Sydney on Weutesday and dragged into bushes where he tore at her clothing before she screamed. Police launched an intensive hunt for the suspect as details from the victim emerged.
Minister for Shipping and Transport Jhiber Opperman, known as Oppy, reports his bicycle dating from his parliamentary days has vanished from a shed near Parliament House. He rode the bike in 1948 from Melbourne to Sydney with Russell Mock and plans to recover it as part of a fitness drive.
The OAS pledges a deadly struggle and vows to mobilize all provocation methods as riots erupt in Algiers and Oran. Grenades hit the Copstanfine prison killing and wounding dozens while police seal a district and hunt OAS operatives.
The Jerusalem court prepares for Adolf Eichmann’s final address as five judges review the death sentence for crimes against the Jews. Prosecutor Hausner described Eichmann as responsible for the Death March from Budapest in 1944. Defense counsel Dr Servilios will present the final arguments tomorrow.
Beir ut reports an apparent bloodless coup d etat as the army seizes power in Syria six months after the union with Egypt ended. A state of emergency is proclaimed the army claims corruption and a new government to be formed from royal elements and officials arrested amid the upheaval. Royal elements and government leaders face justice according to the army proclamation.
Australian Trade Minister McEwen and officials expressed satisfaction with the Paris talks. They noted a sympathetic response from the French Government and believed the discussions clarified the need to preserve Australian security.
Dame Pattie Menzies has cancelled all public engagements for at least three months due to health reasons. She has endured overwork and fatigue and will undergo medical examinations and treatment, remaining in Canberra for most of the period.
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