10 May 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 10, 1961
Page
1
Pope John XII led the way as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip entered the Throne Hall of the Vatican Palace on Friday for a private audience. The Queen wore a full length black gown with veil and diamonds, while the Duke appeared in Admiral of the Fleet dress uniform.
Sir Frank Roberts met Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko in Moscow to press Geneva talks on Laos. The International Control Commission met Lao leaders in Vientiane and urged an immediate cease-fire delegation meeting.
British sources report final preparations for a five nation Geneva conference on May 12. Diplomatic briefings note Lao and Cambodian non-participation, with Pathet Lao and Prince Souvanna Phouma delegations in play amid ceasefire tensions. US and Hanoi dispatches report alleged airspace violations and cross border provocations as talks proceed.
Sydney Tuesday reports that 600 workers at the John Lysaghts plant in Newcastle will be dismissed in weeks. About 350 notices have been issued at Port Kembla, with 150 already laid off at Newcastle and further cuts anticipated at Stewarts and Lloyds engineering plants. A Lysaghts spokesman cited falling orders for sheet steel and reduced output as the cause, with ongoing union discussions.
Anthony Wedgwood Roan Viscount Stansgate challenged to renounce his peerage and stay in Parliament. He faced four parliamentary clashes as supporters, including his wife Carolie and nine year old Stephen, watched from the Commons gallery. The Speaker barred him from the chamber and warned of force if needed. The Labour Opposition backed his bid, but Roan’s fate hung on votes that could send him to the Lords.
A tornadic storm system produced floods and deadly weather across seven states, with Oklahoma and Arkansas reporting multiple fatalities. Red Cross notes hundreds affected, millions in damage, and ongoing threats from more storms as emergency workers aid communities and assess hospitals, missing persons, and shelter needs.
Philip Johnsbury, 30, was ordered in custody for a week on charges of stealing a mailbag with five diamond packets worth 60 000 pounds at London airport. BOAC leader Ubury and eight others appeared in court on related theft charges. several remanded, some bailed.
Oil Development announced that after testing zones operations were suspended at Penola Well No 1 in southeast South Australia. The well had reached a depth of 48498 feet but drilling was halted due to operational difficulties before reaching 5000 feet.
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh discreetly toured three Florence museums the San Marco Academy and the Uffizi. Their visit to Palazzo Vecchio and City Hall was private with the royal car briefly stopped by signals as pedestrians and cyclists passed nearby.
United Nations Secretary General Hammarskjold urged President Kasavubu to punish the men who killed UN and Ghanaian troops at Port Francqui. British and Swedish officers from Kabala were implicated, with mercenaries tied to the clash that left 36 dead. UK troops reportedly began offensive against Katanga forces using pamphlets. Malays dispersing leaflets and threats to British passports were noted as tensions rose.
Editorials across newspapers praised Commander Shepard's suborbital flight as a boost to national confidence. Officials outlined medical checks at Cape Canaveral and a return to longer tests, while Shepard pledged progress toward the next step despite delaying due to safety and program pacing.
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