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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1963
Page
12
The writer requests a precise reference for a quotation attributed to Radio Replies author a Sydney priest. The letter explains the author argued Darwin favored linear descent, not collateral, and clarifies the author’s stance as a reply to a listener question. The writer urges accurate sourcing and defends democracy in the public debate.
Amid Adenauer's retirement, Ludwig Erhard's rise may accelerate moves in Western Europe as the European Economic Community develops a common agricultural policy. The United States Britain and France face shifting ties. Bonn Paris signals complicity in choosing between the United States and France. The era of European integration may see the chancellor as a catalyst for changes.
West Germany’s Ludwig Erhard, 66, succeeds Konrad Adenauer, taking over a prosperous but troubled nation. He faces social democratic opposition, budget pressures, wage demands, and slow growth while steering policy toward a European Common Market and closer Atlantic ties with the United States. The change follows Adenauer’s 14-year tenure and questions about Erhard’s readiness and political talent.
Admiral Kirk, noted for leadership in World War II Sicily and Normandy landings, later served as ambassador to Belgium Luxembourg the Soviet Union and Nationalist China before resigning for health reasons.
In Parliament the House met at 10 30 a m with questions on currency and development aid. Second readings adjourned for several bills including Defence appropriation and Universities financial assistance. Senate met questions and Budget Estimates adjourned. Both houses to meet again next Tuesday.
The Governor General presided at a Federal Executive Council meeting yesterday morning. He entertained Captain and Mrs Hutcheson and Mr Wickens to dinner at Government House yesterday evening. Sir Leslie and Lady Rowan arrived at Government House.
Sir Whitfield writes in The Canberra Times that fluoridation should be decided by referendum only if voters base on emotion not science. He says citizens cannot evaluate pros and cons yet scientists must present clear arguments to the public. He notes complex issues like a US radio base and foreign policy exceed fluoridation in complexity.
A reader in Deakin praises authorities for retaining a rough road section on University Avenue before Derwent House and the bank corner. He recalls an axle-breaking stretch once celebrated in the area and mentions paying £20 for subscription receipts as the road’s development.
A Canberra obstetric ward visitor voices concern over a rule barring children under fourteen from ward corridors while the Prime Minister visits his granddaughter in a ward. The writer questions unequal application of the rule and calls for clarity.
In Boothby the Liberal Sir John McLeay faces a hostile campaign as Labour improves its position with 20 976 votes to 17 206 for Baston and 2 660 for Farrell. The district, including Goodwood Mit cham Parkside and Unley, has shifting majorities amid urban growth. An air hostess academy opens in Adelaide next year led by Mrs James Walker to train 18 28 year olds with 14 weeks of coursework and industry links. Joy Adamson converses on moving Adelaide Zoo to larger grounds to improve animal welfare and space for lions and other residents.
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