Canberra electricity authority eyed to rival private firms
In the Canberra debate on the ACT Electricity Supply Bill Labour MP J R Fraser urged the authority to sell or hire appliances on favorable terms, promote advertising, and recruit qualified personnel. He argued for greater local representation and self government, while the minister warned the amendment would be a drastic experiment. The amendment was defeated 55 to 54 as the Bill proceeded.
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Indians Demand Return of Himalayan Land After China Talks
India's reply to Communist China’s cease-fire proposals was near rejection according to observers in New Delhi. New Delhi demanded the return of 2,000 square miles seized in the Himalayan border war and that all posts India held in Ladakh and the North-East Frontier Agency on September 8 be restored.
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Indian Chinese border cease fire and diplomatic moves update
Diplomatic observers note the Indian note demanding return of posts as fighting along the Himalayan frontier ends last Thursday. China plans troop withdrawals December 1 as a basis for talks. US and British missions study India’s aid needs while C 130 transports reinforce the front. Subandrio to Colombo for Afro Asian talks to resolve Sino Indian border dispute. some Indians call the Chinese move a manipulation. A Rome rumor claims China halted fire after Soviet oil pressure. Sandys meets Nehru in New Delhi for the second time.
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Jubilee marks Canberra's 50th with nine days of pageantry
Canberra plans a nine day Jubilee celebrating the city's 50th anniversary from March 8 to 17. A large parade tops a schedule including over 30 sporting events carnivals rallies theatres and major festivities with events such as Pioneer Day Iona Passion Play and a Jubilee Fair. The Queen will attend March 12 official functions.
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Sydney Morning Herald Workers Strike Over New Stacking Machine
About 300 men surrounded contractors' trucks blocking movement until police arrival. Seventy printing employees struck earlier claiming sweating and demand for three men to handle the new newspaper stacking and wrapping machine. A conciliation offer to act as private arbitrator was made if work resumed.
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England sweeps medals in diverse events at Perth Games
England wins golds in women's 110 yards backstroke, double sculls, coxless four, cox, Jess pairs, men’s epen, fencing teams and lightweight lifting as Australia leads with 17 golds. Prince Philip attends events and approves minor changes to the closing ceremony to emphasize athletes.
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Wages Theft by Masked Gang at London Airport
A highly organized robbery at London Airport netted £478,000 from a BOAC wages office. Masked attackers and two men dressed as business executives struck the clerk and two guards with iron bars in a ten minute clash and fled in two Jaguar racing cars at speeds around 150 mph.
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Speed Irian Transfer Speeds West New Guinea Move
President Soekarno told the All-Indonesian Teachers Association congress that Indonesia will push to take over West Irian from UN interim administration by May. He said a plebiscite is unnecessary and urged teachers to prepare for deployment to West Irian at any time.
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Macmillan to Meet Kennedy in London Talks
London report says Mr Macmillan would meet President Kennedy for world talks on December 19 and 20. The planned discussions aim at easing Cold War tensions and coordinating on global issues.
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Jet Missing 97 Aboard Flight Reported Missing
An airliner with 97 aboard was missing after reporting an emergency landing while en route from Rio de Janeiro to Panama City via Bogota and Mexico City. The missing plane follows a collision over Sao Paulo State that killed 27 people.
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