22 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1963
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment references Castle and an event near a bay. It includes garbled names like Rob and Saal and mentions wakes in St on Sur eh in ir to. No clear date, place, or outcome is discernible.
The United States replies to Cambodia promising to end all military and economic aid. Prince Norodom Sihanouk calls for a 1b nation conference to guarantee neutrality. U S talks to Phnom Penh officials will set a timetable for aid cessation and withdrawal.
Cambodian Prime Minister Prince Sihanouk seeks to end military and economic aid from the United States while stressing independence and neutrality. Ambassador Mong Kinny defends nonalignment and notes Cambodia would accept aid from socialist blocs but asserts no alliance with US is implied.
Soviet Party workers report that preparations for a new Sino Soviet ideological meeting are under way in Moscow. Diplomatic sources say contacts have begun at embassy level, following Russia's earlier tilt against China and the abortive talks held last July.
Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home outlined a televised pep talk promising a Conservative program with housing expansion and economic growth. He cited 1000 new houses daily, new hospitals, and 100 miles of modern highways by the early 1970s to revitalize Britain.
The Liberal Party wins four seats and the Country Party three in New South Wales. The Upper House rebel group fails to elect any of its three retiring members. All 18 successful candidates begin 12 year terms from April 22. Government gains in Legislative Council reduce opposition bloc.
A U S Air Force WL-2 reconnaissance aircraft on a mission vanished from land based radar 132 am Canberra time. A pilot reported an oil patch in the sea near Key West while unspecified search operations continue. Officials cite mechanical failure and deny hostile action. the aircraft’s base remains undisclosed.
In Hobart last night, Mr Calwell branded an alleged Labor Party plot to hire disruptors as absurd. He spoke briefly in Melbourne en route to Perth, accusing Sir Robert of fearmongering to justify a snap election while praising ALP support for a firm stance on Malaysia and North West Cape issues. He noted UN backing for a nuclear free zone in South America as context.
In Melbourne the Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies spoke at a Dandenong Town Hall election meeting with a husky voice due to a cold. He answered questions for about half an hour and planned to rest his voice over the weekend after a Sydney appearance. Over 1,000 attendees packed the hall and urged him on as he joked about his throat.
An eight month old boy named Sidney Fadle Wolfenden from Lavington near Storey Steel drowned after falling into a grease trap near his parents home. He did not respond to oxygen.
New York reports Indonesia will refuse new Colombo Plan aid while accepting committed assistance. The stance could affect about 300 Indonesian students in Australia. Indonesia accuses Australia’s external affairs chief of pressuring with Colombo Plan funds. Indonesia notes 5.349 million dollars in Colombo Plan gifts over about a decade with 2160 trainees in Australia.
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