Russian Nuclear Plea Welcomed
President Kennedy expressed optimism that the United States the Soviet Union and allies can reach broader accords after the nuclear test ban. He urged continued pacts to keep weapons of mass destruction out of outer space at the United Nations General Assembly. Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko had made a similar appeal to the UN.
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Kennedy urges peaceful co operation and space joint ventures
Mr. Kennedy calls for measures to curb the nuclear arms race including transferring fissionable materials to peaceful use and banning underground tests with inspections. He envisions joint moon missions, allied consultation, and a new cold war approach focused on peaceful arenas. He notes gaps with the Soviet Union but vows continued defense and a stronger UN.
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Bank Tender Awarded for RBA Canberra Branch
The Reserve Bank of Australia selects Civil and Civic Pty Ltd for a £307,353 Canberra Branch at London Circuit. Governor H C Coombs announced the decision. work begins immediately with occupancy expected by October 1944. The building will have a ground floor and two upper floors including drive in cash handling facilities.
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Man Held In Murder Case
Sydney police questioned a 36 year old man after a fatal stabbing in Cabramatta. The victim, Sydney Larsen Davies aged 51 of Bowden Avenue, was killed when an intruder shot into the ground and stabbed him in the back and stomach. A suspect was detained and held at Liverpool police station.
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Substantial Lake by the New Year Unveiled in Canberra
Molonglo River lake creation seen as national dream fulfilled. Freeth said the lake would be substantially complete by year end, with Canberra to gain a 22 mile shoreline and seven miles of water backing. Prime Minister Menzies, ill, could not open valves as diplomats and students watched.
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Ruanda Becomes 97th Signatory to Nuclear Test Ban
The Republic of Ruanda signed the nuclear test ban treaty in Washington yesterday becoming the 97th nation to endorse the agreement, according to British United Press reports.
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Australia backs Malaysia stance amid Indonesian concerns
Defence position remains clear with Australia ready to act with Britain if Malaysia’s security is at risk. Sir Garfield Barwick says Australia's commitments are flexible and resemble Commonwealth arrangements. He reports unchanged troop and air force presence in Malaysia and notes Indonesian leaders reject the Malaysia concept.
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Malaya
Snake Bites Its Charmer at Melbourne Show
Snake charmer Dick Comport of Noble Park performs as Rajah when a python attacked his arm at the Royal Melbourne Show. He fought to free the snake with a pocket torch and a tyre lever, leaving a fang fragment in the arm before the creature was returned to its cage and paramedics arrived.
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Soekarno orders return of British firms to owners
President Soekarno orders regional and military governors to prevent unions from seizing British enterprises in Indonesia. He directs Shell's Pladju refinery to stay functioning and warns firms to continue operations as tensions after rioting calm. The move impacts rubber, tea, coffee, palm oil estates and banks.
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South Sumatra
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Cartoonist Sir David Low Dies at 72 in London
Sir David Low, the New Zealand born cartoonist famed worldwide, died last night in London at age 72. Churchill called him the greatest of our modern cartoonists. Low, born in Dunedin, gained international renown for his political drawings.
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