Nationalists Spurn Reds Truce Offer Over Formosa War
Reports from Taipei and Washington describe Chiang Kai shek defending direct talks with the Chinese Communists and rejecting negotiations while the Quemoy and Matsu area remains volatile. Peng Teh Huai suspends bombardment seven days to allow humanitarian shipments with no American escort.
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Princess Margaret Flies On Despite Slight Chill
Princess Margaret, suffering a slight chill, remains active and continues her holiday to Balmoral. She is not confined to bed and will join the Queen after returning from her visit to Brussels.
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Canberra Residents Escape In Lake George Capsize
Two men, N L Hibbs and Jan Drew, escaped a capsized catamaran on Lake George after it overturned a few hundred yards offshore in gusty winds. They clung to the upturned hull for more than two hours, were rescued by a Braddon and Canberra police launch, then towed to shore by Army ducks arriving on site. No injuries reported. boat slightly damaged. Local authorities plan warning notices on the southern shore about lake dangers.
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Australia Warns of China Laos War Involvement
Brisbane dispatch reports Major L Fitzpatrick of the Australian Military Intelligence Corps telling a Rotary Club luncheon that Australia would be drawn into a China Laos or China Thailand conflict. He warned Communist takeover of Laos or Indonesia would threaten Western life and said nuclear weapons would be used if needed to halt such a threat. He cited Russia opposing nuclear arms and deterrence underpins current war risk.
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Principals in Lan Chorge rescue fail to save infant
In a Lake George accident yesterday Mr Ian Drew of Deakin Luck and the UK Trade Commissioner N L Hibbs were involved. Mrs Drew and her 18 month old son Simon were aboard a catamaran when Felix capsized in heavy swell. Mrs Drew on shore sought help as police the Army and the RAAF aided the rescue.
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Pope Pius XI Reported Gravely Ill and in Danger
The Pope is at Castle Gandolfo with deteriorating health after a stroke and recurrence of gastritis. Officials consider moving him to the Vatican for care while doctors note potential complications. Eugenio Pacelli, Pope Pius XI, has led the church since 1939 after serving as Secretary of State.
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Iceland Gunboat Fires Blank Shots at British Trawler
An Icelandic gunboat fired three blank shots at a British trawler outside the 17 mile limit off Iceland. The Maria Julia closed to 200 yards with boarding party, ordered the trawler to stop, which was ignored as the trawler attempted to flee. The incident followed a prior boarding action on September 25 against the Payner s.
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Iceland
Cardinal Gilroy Named as Possible Pope Successor
Cardinal Norman Gilroy of Australia is cited as a possible successor to the See of Peter if Pope Pius XII dies. His name appears amid prophecies that the next Pope will be a shepherd and sailor. Seven other cardinals are also listed as potential successors.
Tourists Endure Canberra Weather During Holiday Visit
Tourists braved rain and 20 mph winds in Canberra over the weekend but crowded Parliament House with 2.71 visitors. Civil aviation kept flights on schedule despite gusts while hotels filled and roads to New South Wales and Victoria became busy.
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Moon rocket to attempt second moon shot next weekend
American scientists plan a second attempt to send a rocket to the moon next weekend. The first attempt failed when the multistage rocket exploded after seconds of flight on August 17. The Washington Science Trends note the moon's favorable position for a launch window limited to a few days each month.
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France's Fifth Republic pledges strong world role
Reuters reports General de Gaulle promises to lead France toward a strong position among world powers. He notes France will work with allies and refuses to abandon authority, while referendum results show a narrow yes despite Guinea voting against independence. Accra announces Guinea's bid for UN admission.
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