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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1961

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Geneva Conference Opens to Laos Plan Support

Reports from Geneva state the United States agreed to back an Angio-Indian compromise to open the 14-nation Laos conference. The formula centers on international Laos issues, avoids equal status for the Pathet Lao, and invites invited officials to attend. Representatives from three power factions met near Mon yesterday to push a two-point cease-fire and coalition-government agenda.

Geneva United States Laos Laas Cig Kaa Pathietwo Mon Foun Gum Lina

Wool Secretariat Meeting Opens Tomorrow for Trade

An organization named Wool Secretariat announces a meeting to be held tomorrow in November. Mr Hodges will attend. The event emphasizes trade discussions and aims to advance wool industry interests.

Wool Secretariat Bourne Tom Morrow

New Threats in Nuclear Talks Prompt Walkout Threats

Soviet delegate Semyon Tsarapkin warned the three power test ban conference that the United States and United Kingdom push Africa Sahara tests and would share in resulting data. He warned that continued French or NATO nuclear testing would push the West toward collapse of the conference. A Washington report said Kennedy may seek a personal meeting with Khrushchev if talks fail, as the President prepares for a Canada trip with Mrs Kennedy.

France Semyon Tsarapkin United Kingdom United States Frafica Sahara NATO Tsarapkin Washington Kennedy Khrushchev Canada Canadian

Hin Heui incident delays river party after bridge break

A disrupted river voyage north of Vieulique is hindered by a broken bridge. Vilige of Hin Heui leads the group as the vessel faces postponement and navigational challenges.

Vieulique

Canberra Television Ltd joins national film feature buying group

G Barlin general manager of Canberra Broadcasting Holdings said Canberra Television Ltd has joined 12 other TV firms to form Australian Television Facilities Pty Ltd, a common programme buying body registered in Canberra with head office in Sydney. Temporary secretary Ian Ridley will run affairs until staff are set. Barlin noted Warner Bros rights and plans to buy major programme seals for all 13 members to serve about 1.5 million people. By mid June Canberra TV aims to announce station plans as negotiations progress.

Canbery Broadcasting Holdings G. Barlin Canberra Television Ltd Australian Television Facilities Pty, Ltd Canberra Sydney Lane Ridley Country Television Services Ltd Warner Bros Barlin Tele Vision

Racial Violence Flares In U S and Alabama Mob Attacks

A mob of white men attacked a couple and others after they were dragged from their home in a rural Alabama area, with reports of armed groups using clubs and knives. Sheriff Luke Brewer said the incident followed accusations of associations with Black people, revealing a racially tense flare in the region.

Sylawanga Alabams Luke Brewer Marlins

Skilled Men Out Of Work in Sydney

More than 100 skilled metal tradesmen, mostly filters and turners, were out of work in Sydney and across the state. Mr. Searle, Sydney district secretary of the A EU, said this was the first 1952 recession with such large numbers unemployed. He added the union would arrange a deputation to Canberra to seek relief for members.

Sydney Searle A. EU. Id Canberra

Siberian Winds Ruin Crops in Communist China

Peking Radio reported 100000 acres of wheat in Shantung Province ruined by Siberian winds. It said 350000 acres of newly planted seedlings and last winter s wheat were affected by drought hail and snow storms.

Siberian Hongkong Peking Radio Shantuag Communist China Siberia

Unemployment Rises by 7502 in April Across States

April unemployment increased by 7502 with a national rate of 2.1 percent from a 4.2 million workforce. Major rises in New South Wales and Victoria offset by declines in Queensland and Western Australia. Benefit recipients grew to 35,025. Commonwealth Employment Service vacancies averaged 7,610 weekly.

Tralia TAS Wert New South, ‘Wales Vitoria Queensland Western Australia Labor and National Service McMahon Commonwealth Employment Service New Soul Wales New York Cme

Reds Claim Dutch Shot At Whaler

Soviet Tass reports a Dutch military aircraft fired on a Soviet whaler. A note to the Dutch Embassy in Moscow says two planes circled the vessel and one opened fire at about 2000 feet, with three shells exploding near the ship. The note demands an inquiry, punishment, and prevention of further actions.

Miliairy Dich Moscow

Message Of Hope To Cuban Mothers

President Kennedy sent a message of hope to Cuban mothers opposed to Castro. He said the American people will stand with your fight for freedom and that freedom will come. The message was read at an outdoor rally after plans for a 50 car motorcade were opposed by aides. A meeting between mothers delegates and three presidential aides was arranged.

Kennedy Castro Granny Wen Ama Palm Besch

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