Canberra's bid for a world class National Centre
Mr Overall returned to Canberra after a three month tour of overseas capitals. He urged incorporating features from global centres to create a leading national centre on Capital Hill and to reflect Australian character while avoiding past planning mistakes. He warned traffic growth risks and stressed Canberra as a cultural, educational and industrial hub with broad community diversification.
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India Proclaims State of Emergency Amid Himalayan Clash
New Delhi declares a nationwide state of emergency as Indian forces report repelling two Chinese attacks near Walong on the Burme border while China presses to capture Chushel and Dhaulat Beg Oldi posts in Ladakh. Nehru urges resolve as fronts stretch along the Himalayas.
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Death of Imam “Big Lie” reported by rebel radio
Sanaa station claimed the imam died in a Saudi hospital while Mecca Radio called the report a big lie. Saudi papers showed him in battle dress and announced a telecast to Yemen. Earlier reports said he was killed when rebels shelled his palace in Sanaa.
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Soviet Missile Carrier Turns Back in Cuban Blockade
A Soviet missile carrying ship and a convoy of about a dozen ships halted their voyage to Cuba from communist ports. U S officials waited for the vessel to enter Cuban waters for investigation. The retreat marked the day's key development in the Cuban blockade crisis.
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Talks on Cuban crisis move toward UN mediated talks
U Thant arranged preliminary talks with the United States Soviet Union and Cuba as Kennedy keeps the naval blockade. Cuba mobilizes and missile bases in Cuba advance while U Thant seeks a peaceful solution amid global tension and troop movements in Florida.
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De Gaulle warns resignation if referendum backing fails
President de Gaulle declared he would resign if the French nation does not back him in the constitutional referendum. He said he could not continue as Chief of State with only vague and doubtful confidence.
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Paris
Reuter
de Gaulle
Soviet chartered ship boarded near Bahamas amid blockade
U S forces boarded a Soviet chartered vessel en route to Cuba 80 miles northeast of the Bahamas, under Lebanese registry. The ship cooperated in a long search as U S, Russian and Cuban heads of state had appealed for calm, with UN representatives to confer individually before any broader action.
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Wreck Found Off Malaya Bahru Coast After Shipular Incident
The Kawi a 980 ton vessel with 24 crew mostly Chinese and Malays was found derelict about 100 miles east north east of Kola Bahru on Malaya's east coast. A lifeboat with 12 survivors and another 12 missing crew were sighted by Captain Pavitt. Royal Australian Navy frigates HMAS Queensborough and Quiberon raced to the lifeboat as nine merchant ships search the area.
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New Industry Established In Tasmania Alginates From Seaweed
Hobart reports Australia will host a new algae based industry on the east coast of Tasmania. Alginates Australia Pty. Ltd. leads the venture linked with Marrickville Holdings Limited of Sydney. Minister Fagan noted many by products and future possibilities. Initial development cost pegged at about £750,000.
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Canberra Receives 1000 Year Oaks From UK Gift
The U K High Commission mails 1000 acorns to Canberra to plant oak groves in central city areas. They arrive by air this week and will be rushed to Yarralumla nurseries for immediate care before planting before month’s end. Oaks can live 1000 years and were valued for ship timber in Saxon times.
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