04 May 1962
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 04, 1962
Page
1
Australia proposes selling to the enlarged Common Market on the same preferential terms and quotas as Britain. The Minister for Trade Mr McEwen said Australia aims to avoid trade disruption while allowing for higher export quotas to support growth.
Mr McEwen told the House that Australia’s proposal preserves rather than expands trade advantages, aligning with six European Community members. He warned against special Britain terms that would split the Common Market and stressed consistency with the Rome Treaty and GATT. He noted Australia’s aim to protect local preferences, resist dumping, and safeguard caned fruits and meats while Britain weighs entry and equal partners in the bloc.
A newspaper caption shows Mrs Smith at night in the final stages of her drop. The image accompanies a brief feature on her stunt and public reaction to the performance.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith of Deakin completed a 7000 foot jump from a small aircraft over H. J. McCormack’s property ten miles from Canberra. It was Mrs. Smith’s 41st jump and his 75th, both performing aerobatics before a ground descent of about three minutes. They waited two weeks for suitable conditions and plan more jumps overseas.
A collision between an electric train and two other trains in North Tokyo killed 48 as one car toppled onto houses below. Seventy seven ambulances rushed to the scene amid traffic and accessibility difficulties. The disaster struck during Constitution Day when many commuters were returning home.
Washington reports Vice President Lyndon Johnson defending a liberalised trade bill. He described critics of reciprocity as insulters of American horse sense and warned that European Common Market talks would require strong bargaining. He labeled opponents as lacking faith in American industry and workers.
The United States would share control of nuclear warheads in West Europe with a future European authority, provided Britain is a member and the body is cohesive enough to be a worthy partner in world affairs.
AAP Reuters report says 110 people were killed and 147 wounded across Algeria as Algiers imposed stricter curfews and sent extra troops to restore order. Violent blasts, gunfire, and attacks on police and mosques renewed fears of a broader uprising.
Dutch morning newspapers quote unconfirmed sources claiming Queen Fabiola of Belgium is expecting a baby. The reports remain unverified and not officially announced.
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