Malaya and India condemn South Africa at Commonwealth talks
Malaya Premier Tunku Abdul Rahman and Indian leader Nehru urged discussion of apartheid at the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference in London while reaffirming that internal South African policies are for the Union government. Louw offered informal talks as ministers weighed potential shifts in Commonwealth relations.
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London
Malaya
India
South Africa
Commonwealth
Eric Louw
Verwoerd
Louw
United Kingdom
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Mr. Macmillan
Gaid
Tunku
Nehru
Downing Street
Commonwealth Relations Office
John Diefenbaker
New Zealand
Walter Nash
Louwad
Union
Daily Express
Express
Macmille
the Express
Brigade Saves Home At Queanbeyan
A saucepan of fat overheated and caught fire in a Queanbeyan home yesterday morning. Mrs G Feplin left the fat on the stove and went to another part of the house. The fire brigade arrived within minutes after the alarm and doused the blaze, but kitchen furniture and equipment were destroyed. For a time the fire threatened to spread through the rooms.
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Queanbeyan
G. Feplin
Labour Backs Boycott of South Africa Goods
The Australian Federal Parliamentary Labour Party backs an ACTU boycott targeting South African goods. Leader Calwell urges maximum pressure to end apartheid, arguing worldwide positive action is needed. the caucus vote was by show of hands. The ACTU has circulated a boycott list to all unions.
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Ac.t.u
Labour Party
Labour
Calwell
A.C.T.U
Torpedo skirmish off Korean coast sparks brief clash
South Korea reports three North Korean torpedo boats attacked a South Korean frigate off the east coast early today. Damage or casualties were not specified. The incident follows rising tensions on the peninsula with regional naval patrols stepped up.
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Seoul
A.A.P. Reuter
Khrushchev May Become President With Khrushchev
London reports Khrushchev expected to replace Klim Voroshilov as head of state in Moscow dispatch. Khrushchev to resign Voroshilov and assume presidency while retaining party secretary post. Voroshilov, 79, deemed too senile to govern. Khrushchev would join summit with higher standing.
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London
Nikita Khrushchev
London News Chronicle
Isays
Moscow
Khrushchev
Klimenti Voroshilov
Communist Party
Voroshilov
The
News Chronicle
Mr. Khrushchev
Death by Own Action Protest for Chessman
The article reports that Chessman prepared a death by action protest and that Rodriguez, in Montevideo, staged an execution with three friends. California officials and Forest Lawn Cemetery rejected Chessman remains citing his anti death penalty stance, while an undertaker sought alternatives.
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United Press International
Rodriguez
California
Brown
Chessman
Montevideo
Isabelino Santos Preieto
Execu
Rosalie Asher
Williams
Forest Lawn
Lewis K. Gough
Gough
Conference On Wharf Dispute Expected Soon
The Minister for Labour informed the Arbitration Commission of a waterside workers dispute under the Commonwealth Act. Justice Ashburner is expected to convene the parties soon as a cooling-off period is sought. Shipowners and Waterside Workers Federation talks broke down despite concessions.
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Waterside Workers’ Federation
Labour
McMahon
Arbitration Commission
Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act
Justice Ashburner
House of Representatives
Dean
Lib
Robertson
Melbourne
Federation
S Watersiders
Thhe Railways Union
No Staff Reductions at Woomera and Salisbury Says Hulme
In Parliament Mr. Hulme told Makin that the Blue Streak abandonment would not cause staff cuts at Woomera and Salisbury. Any reductions would only affect UK contractors employed at the bases for Blue Streak related work.
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Woomera
Salisbury
Department of Supply
Hulme
Makins
Lab
Bonython
House of Representatives
U.K
Electras Halted for Inspection in Australia
The Department of Civil Aviation ordered all Lockheed Electra aircraft in Australia to report for minor engine inspections to check rear engine mounts and anti swirl vanes. Airlines TA A Ansett ANA and Qantas each operate three Electras. service resumed after checks with minor passenger delays.
Warrant Proposal To Regulate Telephone Taps
Legislation to require warrants for tapping phone calls and transmitted messages under review by the Australian government. Sir Garfield Barwick said taps would be limited to security breaches, with warrants signed by the Attorney-General and kept on record. Debate focused on timing before Queensland elections and potential misuse.
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Attorney- General
Garfield Barwick
Avenue of Representatives
Queensland
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