UN Security Tightens Around UN as Castro Visits
New York mobilizes 8000 police for Khrushchev and Castro visit to the United Nations. Armed guards ring the U.N. building while officials say the U.S. government guarantees access to the Assembly and calls for orderly conduct. Castro secures shelter after several hotels refuse, with the city on high alert for potential demonstrations or unrest.
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United States Moves to Admit 15 New States
The United States seeks admittance of fifteen new states at the United Nations Security Council meeting. American delegate James Washswort moved to suspend debates and admit the fifteen countries previously recommended, including Cyprus, various African nations, and Central African Republic, with emphasis on Congo region.
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Two Labour Senators Dropped in Port Phillip Row
Fragmentary report notes two Labour senators removed after 20 years service, with references to party figures and a special meeting. Names and exact positions are unclear, but the piece mentions Victorisa ALP and Portland area context, plus a prominent barrister Cohen and secretary Benson in a local political setting.
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U N chief hints at resignation amid Congo tensions
The United States and Soviet Union at a special U.N. session accused each other of seeking to control Congo riches. Dag Hammarskjold spoke of a strong personal attack, saying he would not serve beyond what the organization deems best. The assembly urged support for U.N. action in Congo and voluntary funding to aid the mission.
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Dutch Troops For N. Guinea This Month
The first infantry detachment to reinforce Netherlands New Guinea will depart from Hook of Holland on September 24 aboard the Dutch Government vessel Grote Beer. About 700 infantry with arms and equipment will sail, with exact numbers undisclosed. The shipment follows the transport of hundreds of Dutch Air Force reinforcements aboard the Van Riemsdijk.
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Grandfather collapses at granddaughter’s wedding
A 70-year-old man, Mr. George Martin of Torrens School Braddon, collapsed during his granddaughter Miss Tine Bailey’s wedding to Mr. David Andrew McKeacie at All Saints Church Ainslie. He was aided by his daughter Mrs J Bailey and other guests and rushed to Canberra Community Hospital in serious condition after suspicion of a heart attack or war-fatigue influence.
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Tine Bailey
David Andrew McKeacie
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Ainslie
J. Bailey
Foveaux Sitoar
Lumumba Seeks Soviet Backing as Congo Crisis Deepens
Lumumba announced moves to reinforce Kinshasa with troops from his stronghold and vowed to depose Col. Mobutu within days. He returned to his office from the Guinea embassy amid reports Parliament would convene, while Katanga conflict widened with two Congo forces invading from Kivu. UN troops engaged, ceasefire talks proceeded, and sporadic killings continued as Baruba insurgents clashed with Katanga forces.
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Lorraine Crapp Returns Home Without Spouse
Italian Olympic swimmer Lorraine Crapp arrived in Sydney from London at Mascot Airport without her husband Dr. Bill Thur om. She declined to discuss his whereabouts on arrival and said she would give up competitive swimming.
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London
Floods Hit Melbourne Suburbs After Heavy Rain
Nine Melbourne suburbs were flooded as Moonee Preak Creek Merri Creek and More joined in a surge after two days of rain. Homes and factories suffered major damage water reached depths near a taal. East Brunswick residents were marooned by Merri Creek and a water main burst in Princes Street Preston causing factory damage estimated at 3000 pounds.
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China accuses US planes of dropping spies
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman in Peking said US aircraft based in Bangkok and Bangkok to interior China dropped spies by parachute. Premier Zhou Enlai reportedly told Indian Prime Minister Nehru in New Delhi that India’s protest over air space violations was rejected.
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Queen To Be India's Most Welcome Guest
Bombay reports India will give the Queen the warmest welcome yet on her visit in January. Food Minister Patel said crowds will exceed those for Krushchev and Eisenhower. Delhi plans also gift a two foot elephant tusk carved as a Kusals Minar ivory trophy for the Queen.
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Dinosaur tooth acquired from opal miner in Sydney
Sydney gem merchant Mr. L. Price bought a tooth from an elderly Lightning Ridge miner. He believes the fossilized item, about 1 inch long and pointed, may be a dinosaur tooth and plans to donate it to the Syunef Museum for study and display.
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