Riots in Oran Prompt Immediate Trial of 300 Officials
Algerian President Ahmed Ben Bella ordered an immediate trial for 300 arrested in Oran riots over unemployment. Police say over 338 rioters, many armed with steel bars, stormed rear administrative offices Tuesday night. At least one killed and several injured amid demonstrations labeled juvenile delinquents and instruments of reactionary bourgeoisie. Oran, highly industrialized, has suffered heavy unemployment since French withdrawals. Ben Bella vows socialist state measures.
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Typhon Missile Program Abandoned by Navy
The Navy announced it is abandoning the Typhon antiaircraft missile after development troubles and will proceed with a more advanced system instead, signaling a shift in defense priorities and procurement plans.
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Family flees East Berlin via escape rope on wall
In West Berlin five members of an East Berlin family escaped Christmas night by lowering down a rope from their apartment, braving guards and searchlights. A 25-year-old West German escapee organized the plan. The family suffered rope burns and injuries as they slid to freedom, including a broken leg from a fall.
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Nehru Reported Better Yet Resists Rest Orders
Bhubaneswar India AP Nehru 74 cancels engagements for two weeks medical rest urged after weakness and high blood pressure doctors say he should bed rest while congress president reports Nehru in excellent health and spirits but doctors advise at least one more day of rest aides summoned medical staff note past 1962 illness remains undisclosed and public comments cautious.
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Roadblocks Taken Down In Cyprus
Nicosia Cyprus AP report describes dismantling barbed wire barricades and withdrawal of armed squads between Greek and Turkish sectors after communal strife. Agreement aims to restore freedom of communications and essential supply transport while leaders urge restraint to avoid crossing boundary lines.
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Britain approves sale of buses to Cuba worth 11.2 million
Britain will allow Leyland Motors to sell 400 buses and 1.1 million in spare parts to Cuba, despite U.S. criticism and Cuba’s embargo. Leyland plans to ship about 100 buses monthly from April, using East German freighters.
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Repair Work Set For Boston Shipyard
Massachusetts congressmen report plans to allocate 13.315 million for repair overhaul and design work at the Boston Naval Shipyard. House Speaker John W. McCormack and Rep. Thomas P. ONeill say the tentative assignments, pending Defense Secretary approval, include repairs to the aircraft carrier Randolph and converting destroyers into guided missile vessels.
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Johnson restricts Cabinet travel during Tokyo talks
President Johnson orders that Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara not be away from Washington at the same time. He also trims the Tokyo delegation to three Cabinet members for the rescheduled talks on January 27 and 28, citing continuity of leadership.
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