Menzies backs disarmament as UN talks target Khrushchev plan
Mr. Menzies urged Australian delegation to back Khrushchev disarmament proposals in principle. He cited Soviet obstruction at UN disarmament talks and pressed for stronger inspection beyond Iron Curtain. He warned Communist openness on inspection is essential. The Labor caucus backed Evatt’s disarmament stance, calling the world at a turning point.
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Dr. Evatt
Menzies
United Nations
Khrushchev
United Nations Special Commission
Soviet Union
Australia
Russia
Labour Party
Evatt
Khrushchev Enjoys Warm Des Moines Welcome
Thousands greet Nikita Khrushchev in Des Moines as his Midwest tour continues. The Russian leader rides in an open convertible and is seen by crowds amid a festive atmosphere, though Lyndon Johnson voices strong anti‑Soviet warnings at a Texas event.
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San Francisco
Des Moines
Iowa
Lovelace
Hes
Amelia
U.S. Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Calveston
Texas
Johnson
Russia
Nikita Khrushchev
Liberal push to ease capital means test in Australia
An influential Liberal faction urged the government to modify the capital means test to add about £2 million in pension benefits. They proposed a reduction of £1 a year per £20 of excess capital over £200, arguing the current test harms pensioners and hinders the economy. A Cabinet briefing and parliamentary debate followed.
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Liberal Party
Wilson
Lib
Sturt
House of Representatives
Wentworth
Mackellar
Australia
Mr. Wentworth
Doubts on Red Part in Laos Crisis Deepens
Secretary Herter questions North Vietnamese complicity in the Laotian crisis while noting supply of Pathet Lao rebels. In Moscow Britain protests Soviet notes as incorrect. A U.N. sub committee may send fact finding teams to Sam Neua Province in Laos.
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New York
Moscow
Britain
Russia
Laos
Security Council
U.N. Security Council
Vientiane
Sam Neua
India signals neutral stance amid global tensions
Teheran dispatch reports Indian Minister No Press Conference notes disarmament as brave and worthy of consideration. Nehru states war is obsolete as a tool of policy and India will stay aloof from alliances while pursuing friendship with all nations and safeguarding its interests.
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Fr. Nehru
India
Nace Oat
Princess Opens Alexandra House At Harman Base
Princess Alexandra opens Alexandra House at Harman WRANS base Canberra. More than 600 attendees including families witnessed the ceremony as Senator Gorton and officials welcomed her. She unveiled a memorial plaque and toured the new living quarters and recreation rooms for WRANS and Harman personnel.
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Princess
Alexandra
Harman Base
Harman
Canberra
R.a.af
Fairbairn
Slim
Pattie Menzies
Seerat Ann
Ssed
Transport Depot
Government Printing Office
Kingston
H.M.A.S. Harman
Princess Alexandra
J. G. Gorton
L. M. Hinchliffe
J. Streeter
WRANS
J. St. George
M. L. Johnson
Harman Division
Gorton
Alexandra House
No U N Debate on China Issue
The Assembly saw 11 abstentions as Nepal failed to reverse a Steering Committee recommendation delaying China’s admission. India's bid to place the issue on the agenda was blocked, with Australia opposing and Laos urging immediate admission amid regional tensions.
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Nepal
Assembly
India
China
U.N
Australia
Casey
Asia
South-East Asia
Laos
Mastermi
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