British forces regain Seria in Brunei revolt clash
In Seria Brunei British troops from the Queen's Own Highlanders and Gurkhas took most of the rebel held town except the police station. About 50 rebels still held nine European hostages at the station as 300 Highlanders advanced on the shopping area and 400 Shell workers were contacted. Six rebels were killed and 10 wounded with no British casualties.
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Cabinet Posts Settled in West German Coalition
Reuters reports CDU and FDP reached agreement on the remaining posts for a new West German coalition cabinet. Kai-Uwe von Hassel named defence minister. Heinz Starke slated to leave finance. FDP withdrew from last year’s coalition over Der Spiegel issue. Adenauer plans to retire next fall.
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Renewed Fighting Likely in Himalayan Border Dispute
New Delhi reports India may face renewed hostilities as Nehru rejects Beijing’s terms for settling the Himalayan border fight. China accuses India of sabotage and warns that air reconnaissance over Tibet and Chinese-held areas could escalate tensions. Nehru asserts India will prevail, calls for full Chinese withdrawal. UN chief Thant promises to accelerate return of Indian troops from the Congo per Indian requests.
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Tories Win New Term
Walter Shaw led the Conservative party to re election in Prince Edward Island winning 19 of 30 seats. Liberals gained three seats including provincial Treasurer Melvin J McQuaid though Shaw called the result a vindication of his government's policy. He remains active and plans no retirement despite age and past health rumors.
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Two killers hanged together in Canada after ten years
In freezing temperatures Arthur Lucas and Ronald Turpin were hanged back to back at Don Jail Toronto. Crowds of over 200 gathered outside while about 50 protested with placards. Turpin had shot a downtown street gun battle victim. Lucas killed a man in Toronto last year.
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Labor Secretary seeks end to New York newspaper strike
In New York Labor Secretary Willard Wirtz meets with publishers and striking printers to restart the presses at nine major dailies, aiming to end the three day blackout. It outlines a high stakes effort to restore newspaper operations and public access to news.
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Hat Ranchers Press Silence on Minister Hamilton Plan
Farmers and ranchers in Medicine Hat withhold comment on Agriculture Minister Alvin Hamilton's pro policy. Local groups weigh potential impacts on cattle, crops, and regional production as officials seek support.
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Alvin Hamilton
Macmillan Irked by Diefenbaker Invite to Bahamas Talks
The People reports Prime Minister Macmillan is irritated by Canadian PM Diefenbaker inviting himself to the Bahamas conference with Kennedy later this month. An anonymous writer notes Macmillan seldom shows petulance but dislikes the last minute seating. Local ranchers discuss a proposed one cent per head levy on PFRA pastures, with contrasts on land quality at Suffield.
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Minister Blames Formosa Over Wheat Sale Attacks
Agriculture Minister Hamilton told the Alberta Farmers Union convention that a propaganda campaign from Formosa targets Canada for selling wheat to Communist China. He described the anti-wheat sale as a coordinated attack.
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Argentina Fires Air Force Chief in Surprise Move
Brig. Gen. Cayo Antonio Alsina is dismissed as air force commander by President Jose Maria Guido. Alsina fled to Córdoba and reportedly set up headquarters to defy removal, while Commodore Soracio Anicci allegedly rebelled and named himself air force commander. Rumors of plots swirl as Guido's government faces a crisis.
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Medicine Hat Jaycees Sponsor Eighth Christmas Lighting Contest
The Medicine Hat Jaycees and The Medicine Hat NEWS team up for the eighth annual Christmas Lighting Contest. Four prize categories include Window Display General Lighting Santa Display and Religious Display. Judging December 21 with entries due day before. Entry forms available by clipping from the paper or by mailing to Box 234 or calling Bert Kleiss at 7-4444.
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Soviets threaten test resumption amid ban talks
The Soviet Union warned the United States would face reciprocal actions if it proceeds with tests after January 1. Semyon Tsarapkin said U S actions would trigger responses from other nuclear powers, while U S delegate Charles Stelle criticized the plan yet welcomed the black box proposal as a potential forerunner of future controls.
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Hamilton outlines credit fund for western wheat farmers
Agriculture Minister Hamilton told the Farmers Union of Alberta that a farmer funded credit insurance pool would not back government wheat sales to Communist China. He said losses on such sales would be borne by all Canadians and floated the idea of a final wheat payment set aside to support new markets. He noted China has met payments and discussed another contract for 1963, with plans for a western prairie co operative grain sales group to enter Eastern Canada before expanding export sales.
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Pay Boost Retroactive to Oct 1 for Ottawa Civil Servants
Ottawa announces retroactive increases totaling about 30 million dollars to roughly 65 000 civil servants. Clerical administrative staff receive Oct 1 1961 boosts. hospital penitentiary workers and hourly staff gain nine to twelve month retroactive raises. Rates vary by position with a $1700 cap for senior roles and a $60 annual rise for grade one stenographers.
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