Congo Crisis Deepens as UN Forces Sought to Enter Katanga
Congo announces state of emergency and orders Belgian consulates closed and ambassador expelled. UN Security Council backs force entry by nine to none with abstentions, amid Western cautions on independence actions in Katanga and fears of broader conflict.
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Mya Feemer
Patrice Lurmimbi
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Hinds
Katanga
Homo Rile Elant
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Sound
Secrataryra Mir
Hammarskjoeld
Mardale
Congo Republic
France
Wevtrarsims
Council Votes To Probe Red Influence
Washington report notes the council considering action amid concerns of communist influence. The session discussed potential economic and political intervention and leverage involving Cuba and Fidel Castro’s regime. U.S. officials condemned the Havana embassy situation and explored measures affecting American interests.
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Europeans Watch Burial With Clenched Fists
Europeans in Orleansville gathered in tense vigil as eight year old Elisabeth Mouysset was buried after a morning machine gun attack that shattered her bedroom window. Army patrols searched the countryside for the attackers amid a renewed terror campaign against isolated Europeans and settlers in the area.
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Orleansville
Elisabeth Mouysset
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Elisabeth Vise
Congo Moves Into Katanga After UN Action
Congo Premier Patrice Lumumba announced plans to move into Katanga and free it from Belgian rule after the United Nations Security Council authorized UN troops to enter the province. He said the army would be given full authority and noted General Lundula would restore order.
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Disabled Plane Skims Mountain Peaks In Dash To Canberra
A damaged T A A Viscount bound for Melbourne diverted and skirted mountains to reach Canberra after engine failure iced up in darkness. Pilot Captain George Martin and associate Mr W Withers guided the craft 60 to 100 miles while cloud seeding officer Mr Berowrs aided with radio fragments as Sydney air traffic aided the emergency.
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Mengies
George Martin
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Left Wing Coup In Laotian Capit.
A report says rebels seized the Laotian capital Bam and toppled the government. Vientiane radio and officials cite a high command communique declaring civil and military power taken. Diplomatic sources note a state of emergency after perceived Viet Minh involvement. The situation remained unsettled as Bangkok and Saigon refuted details.
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United States
Siam
Prince Khampan
Bangkok
Vientiang
Bam
Vientiane
Stow
Orest Ay Iain
Thia
Lalor Retifer
American
Associated Press
Tiao Samearith
Second Snow Fall of Winter Brings Canberra to White Rest
Canberra's second heavy snowfall blanketed rooftops and hills before 4 am with some areas still snowing by 9 am. A spokesman called it unusual for Canberra to have two heavy falls in one winter. A motorist, Stefan Margarath, crashed through railings on Commonwealth Bridge after skidding on icy roads and required hospital care for forehead lacerations. Meteorologists forecast more snow and rain with clearing skies later.
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Canberry Community Hospital
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Commonwealth Bridge
Stefan Maregarth
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Hobart Suffers Ninth Frost As City Breaks Cold Records
Hobart endured its coldest day in nine years with a high of 42 degrees at 2:50 PM, 14 below normal, and a morning low near 31. Mayden in the Derwent Valley recorded 20 degrees as frost tightens across the region with more cold expected tomorrow.
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Hobart
Mayen
Derwent
Banana For The Chimps Banana For The Chimps
Washington Tuesday Brigadier Donald Flickinger Air Force bio astronautical research head testified that chimpanzees used in space tests are volunteers. He recounted training and offering a banana or an apple, noting the chimpanzee accepts the banana as a sign of volunteering.
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