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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 20, 1961

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Kennedy Krushchev Agree on Talks in Vienna Meeting

President Kennedy and Mr. Krushchev will meet in Vienna on June 3 and 4 with a London stop later the same day for a luncheon with Prime Minister Macmillan. White House officials said the talks signal a first personal contact and broad exchange of views amid congressional reservations.

Washington A.A.P Kennedy Krushchev Vienna White House London Macmillan U.K Kruchebev Congress Canada Democratic

Former UK runner wins libel action in Commons case

A former British Olympic runner, Christopher Chataway, won libel costs estimated at £8000 after Labour MP Barbara Castle lost her suit. Castle claimed he libelled her in a Conservative TV programme during the 1959 general election referring to her Cyprus visit in 1958. Chataway denied any defamation and argued truth and no damage.

London House of Commons Labour Barbara Casttle Castle Christopher Chataway M.P Cyprus

Johannesburg women learn firearm use for self protection

Manny Laxton a Johannesburg gunsmith instructs Mrs Delysia Scott a Johannesburg housewife on handling a revolver at a shooting range near Johannesburg last Sunday. Many white women in South Africa learn to use firearms amid fears of racial unrest as the Union heads toward republic status outside the British Commonwealth.

Manny Laxton Johannesburg Delysia Scott South Africa British Commonwealth

Churchill Has Slight Indisposition Ceases Appointment

London reports Sir Winston Churchill aged 86 canceled a meeting with President Bourguiba of Tunisia at Hyde Park but sat up in bed and appeared cheerful. He passed the day reading newspapers and talking with Lady Churchill with no further details given about his indisposition.

Churchill London A.A. P Sir Winston Churchill President Bourguiba Tunisia Hyde Park Sir Winston Lady Churchill

Bolte Shifts Election Campaign Opening to Clash With Test

Melbourne reports Premier Bolte moved his campaign launch from June 22 to June 21 to avoid clashing with Lord's Second Test. The event at Ararat Town Hall will precede the government policy speech broadcast. Opposition leader Stoneham also faces Test scheduling conflicts. ALP secretary Wyndham notes careful consideration.

Melbourne Bolte Lords Ararat Town Hall Stoneham Labour Bendigo Birats

Public Service Board suspends Dr. Bazeley in CSL row

Dr. Bazeley faces a seven day reply deadline after suspension by the Public Service Board amid charges of improper conduct for criticizing the CSL bill. The CSL, to be run by a five man commission, includes three businessmen. Bazeley may be appointed a commissioner but a quorum can form without him. Fraser and Calwell voiced support for retaining his leadership and noted his global medical reputation.

Bazeley Commonwealth Serum Laboratories Commonwealth F. Wheeler Wheeler W. Refshauge Ser ‘Ce Public Service Act Jonas Salk Salk Pittsburgh Australia Public Service Board Board of Inquiry Board of Commissioners Director-General of Public Health Commonwealth Service Learly C.S.L. Vn C.S.L Gramme CSL Dr. Bazeley Management Commission Fraser

Korea's Head of State Resigns Amid Military Coup

The president resigns as the military junta in power outlines a program to strengthen defense against Communism and curb corruption. Lieut. General Chang Do Young states a 32 member revolutionary committee will rule indefinitely, with some civilian agencies continuing. A new civilian administration will be formed, legislative procedures abolished, and former Prime Minister John Chang placed under house arrest. United States aid to South Korea is expected to continue, with the U.S. embassy liaison ongoing amid unclear recognition of the new council.

Chang Do Young British United Press Seoul Reconstruction Ministry Chang U.S Revolutionary Council Revolutionary Committee

Serious incident reported at Korean border

A United Nations spokesman said a serious incident had been reported from the Korean border. The committee was checking the report, which was not official, and officials thought it might refer to a border clash with Communists or anti revolutionists.

Seoul A.A. P United Nations

Nevil Shute Widow Seeks Increased Estate Support

Frances Mary Norway widow of author Nevil Shute seeks higher annual maintenance from the estate claiming £1200 per year for living personal and motoring expenses and residence use valued at £38000 at Lang ethers Gippsland. She states the will allows Trustees to provide for her as fit yet requests greater support. Remaining income was left to daughters Heather and Shirley after legacies to staff and relatives.

Frances Mary Norway Langeaters Gippsland Norway Sier Shute Heather Shirley

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