Formosan Air War Resumes Support for Quemoy Fight
Nationalists claim five MIGs shot down and two damaged in a battle near Matsu and Fukien, while a Sabre collision destroyed another aircraft. Chiang Kai-shek vows a war of attrition if needed and pushes for further anti Communist action as Quemoy supplies surge and civilians are evacuated without U.S. warship escorts.
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Wet Week-end In Prospect Canc Canberra Weather Disrupts Sports
Rain fell in Canberra yesterday disrupting late air craft services and threatening weekend sports. By last night 57 matches across grades were postponed or in doubt with forecasts of more rain and increasing winds. Two aircraft could not land at Canberra Airport and a Convair from Melbourne diverted to Sydney. The scooter race from Canberra to Queanbeyan will proceed despite weather due to high entries and traffic plans.
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Queanbeyan
Doctor Playwright Horace Emer In Found Drowned
A note from London reports the apparent death of Doctor Horace Emer in Tendon. The figure linked to theater, once noted for a run of a thousand performances, had earlier produced works on Broadway and performed as a doctor playwright. Authorities investigate.
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Tenders Aim At Steady Canberra Housing Flow
The Canberra Development Commission plans tenders to secure 162 new homes to sustain building employment. The Department of Works invites bids for 44 houses in Lyneham and 38 in Ainslie, with further calls for 80 more homes in Lyneham to follow.
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Cathenter
Polish author Marek Halako flees to West Berlin
Polish author Marek Halako known as Poland's Angry Young Man has escaped to West Berlin. He has clashed with the Polish Communist regime for deviating from party lines and seeks refuge in the western sector.
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P.-Reuter
Marek Halako
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West Berlin
Delalg
Communista
Australia to borrow 15 million pounds in London
Prime Minister Menzies announced a 15 million pound loan in London to fund development and bolster overseas reserves. It marks the first new London money loan since 1939 and aims for repayment flexibility in 1978 with a 50 percent interest rate, approved by the Loan Council. Underwriters are R. Nivison and Co.
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London
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R. Nivison and Co
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Pope's Funeral On Monday
The Pope’s death spurred world tributes from kings and commoners, with UN members lowering flags to half mast on Monday. At St Peter’s burial scene, a crowd pressed to view the Pope’s bier, with police aiding rescues as thousands crowded the Pope’s summer residence. Some citizens lamented barriers hindering access to the papal viewing.
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United Nations
New York
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Australia
Mexico
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lNervo
United Press International
Dino Sella
Anglo German Talks Declared Successful In Bonn Visit
British Prime Minister Macmillan concluded a 24 hour Bonn visit stating the talks were successful though no dramatic decisions were taken. A communique noted agreement on close cooperation for world peace a free trade area and German reunification. The discussions also touched on negotiating with Russia on a summit, suspending nuclear tests, and bringing conclusions on a free trade area.
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