06 Oct 1960
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1960
Page
1
A garbled fragment mentions Flea ceanyerstfion as a great pressure today and references Sowerset Maugham. The readable text is unclear about specifics or context beyond the pressurized topic and a literary name.
Prime Minister Menzies replied at the United Nations to Khrushchev’s charges against colonialism. He argued New Guinea is not yet a nation and praised Britain’s 20th century policy of self-government, citing Australian-built hospitals, schools, ports and services as evidence of progress. He warned against threats and urged four-power talks to advance freedom and understanding.
Reported by Reuters voters faced a pivotal choice as South Africa considered becoming a republic. Polls suggested a tight race with expectations of turnout and a split predicted among white voters and other groups as the twilight of the Union era approached.
The draft contains strained lines praising certain officials like Jamimarskjoeld and Hanemarskjodt, while denouncing Khrushchev’s proposed triumvirate as an inbuilt veto. It notes the unifying Cold War era dynamics and hints at a possible Eisenhower Khrushchev meeting via a five-nation push.
Five national leaders who backed moves for a Khrushchev Eisenhower meeting to be arranged by the United Nations General Assembly include India's Prime Minister Nehru, Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah, Indonesia's Sukarno, Yugoslavia's Tito, and others. The effort aimed to set up a direct talks session between the two leaders.
Dr J M Tins told the U N General Assembly that Indonesia seeks to annex part of New Guinea without self-determination for the Papuan people. He warned the eastern half under Australian guidance could decide its future, while the western half would lose this right.
Only 71 of 762 people on board survived after the Electra crash in Philadelphia. An unidentified secret document’s existence drew attention as the FBI declined to comment on a police report. Captain Larsen said the document was aboard the plane and involved in the rescue operation. An official from the Special Investigations office said the organization denied top secret status. Survivors described the plane circling the runway before plunging into the harbor. The incident followed several Electra crashes with dozens dead, prompting calls for a congressional hearing.
Katanga's governing party denounces Premier Moise Tshombe and Belgian advisers as illegitimate. Henri Ndala claims independence has been isolated by Belgium and warns of seeking Western aid if not supported. Radio Katanga disputes Ndala and Tshombe criticizes the move. UN announces Congo unemployment relief and New Zealand pledges funds to Congo aid programs.
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