SEATO Nations Discuss Crisis in Laos Defense Forces Routed
Prince Souvanna said Vietminh fighters from North Vietnam fought with Pathet Lao during the Thathom battle. Reports say Vietminh documents and identities were found on dead Vietnamese troops. A US official noted uncertainty whether recent attacks signal a minor clash or a broader bid to seize Laos. Australia stated Geneva Accords remain the framework for peace and stability.
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Price Sousanna
Vietninh
North Vietnam
Pathet Lao
Prince Souvanna Saide
Irs
Pathet Tao
Prince Souyarina
Newamen
Defence Ministry
Thathom
Republic of Vietnam
Munna
A! Ory
Laos
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Department
Australia
Inquest on Eye Drop Safety in Commonwealth Health Action
The Commonwealth Department of Health will decide today on action regarding the sale of Optrex and Marine eye drops found unsterile. In Adelaide the Director-General indicated unsterile batches, one patient with eye inflammation, and advised disposal of partly used packs. Melbourne officials reported no infection cases linked to the unsterile drops.
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Commotwealth Department of Whealth
Canberr
Iin
Adelaide
Public Health
Bro Pos Woodruff
A.C.T
A.D. Spear
K. Brennan
Plastic fire helmets tested to replace brass in three month trial
The Chief Fire Officer Inspector Charles Holden said plastic helmets lightweight at 1 lb 4 oz offer protection against live electric wires while brass helmets weigh 3 lb 11 oz and better protect against falling debris. Oversea brigades have trialed and adopted them. Station Officer E B Morris and Senior Fireman T Hawkins test the new helmets alongside colleagues RK Wickham and K Hilton.
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Oie FS Ck
Charles Holdorm
Haldom
E. B. Morris
T. Hawkins
Wickham
K. Hilton
Do It Yourself Lunch Tomorrow Provokes Canberra Protest
Thousands of workers in Canberra plan a lunch hour stoppage outside Parliament House in protest of government training plans and the Federal Arbitration Act. The Transport Workers Union supports the action to disrupt service while aiming for minimal public disruption.
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Canberra
Parliament House
Aj.t. Trades and Labour Council
WA Ee
Transport Workers’ Union
T.W.U
Dr. Carpenter
T.W.L
TLC
WA. Andrews
Sukarno Token Plan Rejected in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia rejected Indonesia proposed token withdrawal of troops from Malaysian Borneo amid talks with Philippines envoy S Lopez. Lopez said compromise talks would address withdrawal, while Malaysia insisted on broader discussions. Lopez aimed to take terms to Jakarta and return if worthwhile.
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Kuala Lumpur
A.a.p.reuter
Malaysia
Malaysian Borneo
Philippines
S. Lopez
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Indonesia
Mr. Lopez
Ula
Djakarta
Prime Minister's Department
Tunku
Lopez
Sukarno
Canberra Bus Fare Proposal Attacked by Advisory Council
The Canberra advisory council condemned a plan to raise bus fares. Minister for the Interior Anthony said fares in Canberra should align with other capitals, detailing a stepped adult fare up to 4 and half-price for children. The council warned the school bus charges add burden, noting routes pass through numerous suburbs and long trips for distant students.
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Interior
Anthony
Jeter
Canberra
L.C.T. Advisory Council
Anberra
Canservice Berra
W. IL. Byrne
Council Defers Laws Survey Defers Ordinances Consideration
The Department of the Interior sent summaries of draft ordinances to council members last Friday. The Building Ordinance would model on Victorian standards and allow the department to alter or demolish buildings. The Design and Siting Ordinance would grant the National Capital Development Commission power to approve external design.
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Department of the Interior
Department
National Capital Development Commission
Lake Burley Griffin
Canberra Times
Advisory Council
W. L Byrne
R. P Greenish
H. A. Barrenger
Department of Interior
Architects’ Institute
Master Builders Association
Byrne
Nsw
J. Pead
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