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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 19, 1961

Page

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South Korea cabinet resigns amid military coup

Premier John Chang and his 10 month old cabinet resign in Seoul after a military coup. The revolutionary council demanded power be handed to them as Do Yung Chang leads the junta with martial law approved. Crowds and cadets join demonstrations, while the army backs the coup and Seoul braces for fallout.

Seoul Chang Wessening Wight Seta Bioc Lieur-Cen Do Yung Chang Chanw Ftnte

TWO MAN SUMMIT DISCUSSED BETWEEN KENNEDY AND KHURSHCHEV

Diplomatic sources report an official announcement of a Kennedy Krushchev summit to be made soon after June 3 and 4 in Vienna. Officials say the talks aim to cover broad cold war issues with a focus on nuclear restraint and potential Rosia relations.

Kennedy Sind Keuschey Vienne Kennedy Canada Krushchev General de Gaulle Paris White House Washington AIA Khuursthay Enhuswy Kennedy-Krushichov Ain Wy Stokesmin Yose Reidiy Viens

Local notes reflect scattered references to Geneva area events

Fragmentary text mentions Geneva Lake region and various names, dates, and places with unclear connections. The garbled OCR lines suggest references to events or people in or around Lake Geneva, but specifics are unreadable.

Unclear OCR Fragment on Political Crisis and Alerts

Fragmentary report mentions Geneva alert and alleged thefts, a French minister, and references to Algerian affairs and insurgent delegates. The text is garbled with names and titles unclear, hindering a coherent summary or identification of a concrete event or outcome.

Louisdek Renee Elevates Bol' Keim Council of Ministers

West Delegates Meet To Consider Red Proposals On Laos

Geneva delegates weigh Soviet draft on Laotian neutrality and foreign troop withdrawal. Russia seeks SEATO exit and three year control by an international commission, while US and UK push for broader withdrawal and demilitarisation. Conference aims to reach a consensus amid guarded reactions.

West Laos Geneva International Control Commission Fiat Control Commission Minimon Prin Ger Strearnange Mr Rusk Senne Lr U.S North Gromyko Lostaht Geomyko

Fire damages Sydney factory and sparks column of smoke

A paint print factory in the Sydney suburb of Chullota was damaged tonight. Smoke from Spray Co. Industrial Finishers rose 300 feet into the sky as manager George Charlton sustained burns while removing a blazing oil drum. Firemen suspect oxyacetylene torches started the blaze. damage totals several thousand pounds.

Sydney Chullota Spray Co George Charlton

Major Action On Housing Soon In Australia

Victorian Premier Bolte says plans to boost home building will be announced early next week. He notes Prime Minister Menzies reassured housing prospects as Cabinet and talks with Canberra officials aim to restore starts to March quarter levels involving about 16 840 commencements. An interministerial committee was formed to address housing finances.

Menzies Victorian Bolte Me. Ryrgh Lew Canberra Holt Australia Yes Commonwealth

Auction of George Formby Ukuleles Planned for June Sale

A London sale of George Formby ukuleles from his music hall era is scheduled for June 2021 at his home in St Anne's, Lincolnshire. The event, announced as part of his famed act, will be held at a marquee in the garden with proceeds unspecified.

George Wormby London George Formby St. Anne's Lincashire

Krushchev Returns From Tour Of Soviet Republics

Soviet Premier Nikita Krushchev completed a tour of Moscow Armenia and Georgia returning with reports on regional visits and state affairs. He emphasized progress in Soviet leadership and regional development during the trip.

Krushchev Moscow Mr. Krushchev Armenia Georgia

Relief Talks Sought for Steel Workers in Australia

A Sydney conference this afternoon sought relief for unemployment among Iraqi workers in Newcastle and Port Kembla. Senior officials of the Iron Workers Union and Lysaghts management attended. No report followed the meeting.

Sydney Newcastle Port Kembla Irons Workers’ Union Lysaghts

Envoy Named U S Ambassador to Morocco in Swearing Ceremony

Washington reports that diplomat Philip Gonsal was sworn in as the United States ambassador to Morocco. The ceremony comes amid the severing of diplomatic relations with Cuba earlier this month.

Washington Philip Gonsal Morocco Cuba

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