13 Oct 1960
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1960
Page
1
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At the United Nations Krushchev turned white faced and shouted after the General Assembly rejected his bid for a disarmament discussion. He attacked opponents, warned of war, and threatened a Soviet victory regardless of sacrifices, prompting a tense floor moment as delegates watched.
UN officials said the Congo situation worsened after three months of mission. Lumumba remained safe in his guarded residence despite an ultimatum from the College of Commissioners and officers to arrest him by 3 pm. Earlier, UN sentries faced Congolese troops as tension rose over Lumumba’s fate.
Paul Robeson, renowned performer, arrives in Sydney with his wife for a tour of Australia and New Zealand. The article notes his recent Stratford success as Beth in a Shakespearean role and mentions background about past denials of connections, highlighting his eventful arrival in Australia.
Bradley remains in custody as Sydney detectives prepare to present evidence to a magistrate in Colombo. The case involves alleged ransom actions and a missing witness while Bradleys wife and children travel separately to Europe. Investigators expand inquiries across Australia Queensland and New South Wales as they pursue leads and a key taxi driver witness.
Willie Lavoy Tate pleaded guilty to boobytrapping a parcel aimed at his estranged wife. He was sentenced to prison on a charge of assault with intent to murder after the device exploded, injuring the wife and her two children.
In Sydney on Wednesday the navy ended efforts to locate two missing crewmen after the Woomera explosion and sinking. Ordinary Seaman Robert Herd of Fremantle and Able Seaman Barry Baker of Kowakery 3 are presumed dead. The incident prompted an official inquiry led by Lieut Commander D A Campbell into the loss of the ship and the 25 survivors.
A young assailant stabbed Inejiro Asanuma, leader of Japan's Socialist Party, at a political rally in Tokyo. Asanuma died shortly after on the way to hospital. Police seized the student, Clay Yuraguchi, a Daite Bunka University pupil, as witnesses recalled the shocking attack.
The Prime Minister elect Mr Menzies arrives from the United States on Wednesday morning. He is expected to address the House of Representatives on his UN General Assembly mission. Earlier, Treasurer Mr Roll returns from overseas and may head to Canberra.
In Melbourne a third Victorian union, the Motor Transport Union, decided to boycott the visit of Chinese trader Gelpantes. State Secretary Mie Waters said the union committee instructed officers and members not to attend meetings or functions hosted by the visitors. Earlier, clerks and ironworkers unions had imposed a similar stance as a three-man delegation planned to visit from October 24 to November 2.
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