Labour Opposition Sparks Telegram Tap Bill Clash
The Labour Party leader and MPs clashed over telephone tapping during a House debate. Key figures including Calwell Whitlam Barwick Ward voiced opposition to the bill and warned of police state risks while defending civil liberties and privacy. The session ended with the debate adjourned.
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Caltex Oil Pays 19000 For Kingston Site Auction
Auction at the Hall on Wattle Street saw six leases sold for a total of 19000 to 1100 pound bids. Block 7 drew 11300 pounds to Mr Igor Steve. block 6 fetched 10100 pounds to H Smallhorn. Top buyers included T Cavacchi block 2 9800, D Andrews and Sons block 3 9000, Good Ants Pty Ltd block 4 85, Dauror block 5 7700, and J Steve block 7 1300. About 200 bidders were delayed by fog at Canberra airfield delaying arrivals.
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Hillbilly Singer Jimmie Davis Becomes Louisiana Governor
In Baton Rouge Jimmie Davis was sworn in as Louisiana governor while Earl Long waved farewell with bandanna handkerchiefs. Long previously struck a reporter. his family had him hospitalized last year amid a breakdown. Blaze Starr sat behind Long at the inaugural as Davis pledged to avert bankruptcy and resist racial integration.
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Boeing 707 Crash Lands at Idlewild Airport
A Boeing 707 jet skidded nearly a half mile at Idlewild on Monday night. Eight passengers were injured slightly. none required hospital treatment. The airliner was retracting its landing gear when the mishap occurred.
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America and Soviet clash over spy plane flights
The article reports sharp exchanges after a U S reconnaissance flight over the Soviet Union and Moscow warnings of drastic action while Washington pursues defense claims. It notes Congressional support for the State Department’s stance and mentions Francis Powers and a Soviet protest note delivered by Foreign Minister Gromyko.
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Heavy Fog Disrupts Canberra Air Services
Heavy fog shrouded Canberra airport disrupting services to and from state capitals. Ansett ANA flights diverted to Cooma or canceled, other carriers affected. access by road for passengers. The airport opened after 11 am and disruptions continued for a second straight day.
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Kennedy Upset Victory Shakes West Virginia Primary
In Charlestown West Virginia Senator Kennedy defeats rival Hubert Humphrey by Catholic faith. Humphrey concedes and withdraws from the Democratic presidential race. Kennedy says religion will not dictate his actions if elected. Nixon not on the ballot. Nixon viewed as a popularity contest.
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Electra Airliner Crash Near Tell City Kills 63
Witnesses saw an Electra Lock aircraft emit a black smoke puff and a flaming object detach from the fuselage before plummeting to earth near Tell City on March 17. Civil Aeronautics Board investigator Marvin Griggs spoke at the crash hearing yesterday, noting 63 fatalities.
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Ghana to Remain in Commonwealth Following Conference
Conference sources note talks on South Africa becoming a republic elicited no discussion. A special committee will study issues from colonies seeking independence while Ghana plans to declare the Republic by July 1 and stay in the Commonwealth. Premier Nkrumah says Ghana’s republic move will be symbolic of Commonwealth ties.
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