Emperor Hirohito Stages Public New Year Greeting Behind Glass Shield
In Tokyo the Emperor appeared on the Imperial Palace balcony eight times behind a bulletproof glass shield to greet thousands of well wishers during New Year open days. Police estimated 119000 visitors from 9 am to 3:30 pm, with many in silk kimonos. the emperor offered no comment, simply waved to the crowd below.
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Fake driver hijacks bus in Londonderry with 27 aboard
A man posing as a bus driver hijacked a Londonderry bus carrying 27 people, drove four miles, and fled after crashing into a hedge. A separate note recalls a 1969 slingshot incident aimed at the emperor. Hirohito appeared on the palace balcony with Empress Nagako and heirs as reign length is noted.
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Bank job artist Ronald Biggs feared back in Britain
Scotland Yard detectives believe escaped Great Train Robber Ronald Biggs may be in Britain after evading Australian capture. They suspect he could return by car and dentist clues point to a life in South London posing as a married man with children. Biggs, 40, fled after a 1989 Melbourne crash. his wife and three children remain there. Interpol circulated his dental chart as a possible identifier.
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