Cabinet resignations threaten Rhee regime in Korea
South Korea faces a political crisis as the cabinet and Liberal Party resign after a week of anti government unrest. Violence in Seoul totals over 200 dead and many injured, while Vice President Lee Ki-Pong signals possible coalition efforts. Washington weighs strong recommendations including possible elections.
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Seoul
Mas
Lee Ki-Poon
Tak
Lee
Eee
Rom
U.S
Korea
Walter McConaughey
Rhee
United Press International
U.P.I
Lee Ki-Pong
Brasilia Becomes Brazil’s New Capital City
The paper notes Brasilia officially became Brazil’s capital at midnight on four four with a rapid metropolis arising in the flatlands beyond Rio de Janeiro. It recalls Washington Canberra and other new capitals as political-institutional foundations in growing economies.
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Brazil
Ristic
Flateo
Rio Demeiro
Visions
Washington
Canberra
St. Petersburg
Ankara
Radar Device Could Transform Cold War Balance
The Evening Standard reports Britain developed an over the horizon radar said to curve beams deep into enemy territory. If real, it could render H-bomb rockets devastatingly effective and shift East West disarmament talks, influencing the decision to abandon Blue Streak. US interest reportedly included a team in Britain evaluating progress.
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Evening Standard
Pavatnn
Russia
United States
Britain
Harold Watkinson
Canberras Missile Firing Marks Jervis Bay Visit
The Canberra will launch the first naval guided missile off the Australian coast during Battle of the Coral Sea celebrations. The Halibut, newly commissioned, is the first U S atomic submarine to visit Australia and sole vessel capable of launching the Regulus missile. Australian forces will train with the visiting ships in anti submarine exercises.
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Sydney
America
Canberra
Australia
Newcastle
Melbourne
Jervis Bay
U.S. Mars
R.A.N
U S Army Fires Pershing Missile in Second Test Flight
Cape Canaveral Florida reports the U S Army successfully fired the Pershing ballistic missile in a second test flight. The test occurred Thursday as part of ongoing missile development and defense readiness efforts.
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Cape Canaveral
Florida
U.S. Army
America
Russians criticise Australia’s one way trade policy
In Sydney on his first official visit, Russian Ambassador Ivan Kurdiukov expressed disappointment with Australia’s one way trade stance. He said Russia would buy Australian wool and timber but Australia shows little interest in Russian goods. he noted Russia’s sheep numbers at 146 million and emphasized ongoing Russian wool demand.
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Sydney
Ivan Kurdiukov
Australia
Soviet Union
Russia
Kurdiukov
Ossia
Kurdiukovy
Hungary backs Indonesia on West Irian reunification claim
Hungary announced support for the Indonesian bid to unite Dutch New Guinea with Indonesia in a communiqué signed by President Soekarno and Hungary's President Istvan Dobi. Soekarno visited Budapest and left on Sunday.
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Hungary
West Irian
Budapest
Dutch New Guinea
Indonesia
Soekarno
Istvan Dobi
Australian Loan Over-subscribed in New York
A 25 million Australian loan was oversubscribed within hours of sale in New York. Broad buyer interest included several groups. Proceeds will fund capital works such as housing, extending electric power transmission, modernising rail equipment, and building more water and sewerage facilities.
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New York
No Change In South African Policy In Parliament
Capetown reports that Eric Louw declared no change in South Africa policy and racial segregation remains, with Verwoerd’s return expected within a week. He said any policy change would be announced by the Prime Minister. Louw rejected a coalition with the United Party and noted a campaign by Mr. Paul Sauer for a “new deal” for Africans. Police raids expanded arrests to over 280 since Monday as troops and armored cars waited outside townships.
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Reuter
Rhee
Peking
Seoul
Tokyo
Louw
Hendrik Verwoerd
United Party
de Villiers Graaf
Louw Decais
Aed
Paul Sauer
Capetown
A.A.P
Eric Louw
Dr. Verwoerd
Bei Ndeaer An Hans
Sauer
Yestern
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John M. Chang
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