US puts giant balloon in orbit and recovers capsule
The United States announces a space milestone with a large balloon in a magnesium container reaching orbital altitude. A monkey passenger flies in the capsule as recovery crews hail the successful retrieval after 29 hours in orbit, marking a boost in the space race and signaling more manned missions to come.
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Project Exha
Ides Witredl Yoest
Tevision
Messaihout
United States
Paige
Bernant
Schuver
Schriver
West Coast
Ballistic Missile Division
O. J. Richland
Ths
South Korean President Inauguration Set Amid Assembly Session
A fragmentary AP style report notes South Korea prepares for a presidential inauguration as the National Assembly convenes. Leaders debate the new republic’s direction during a tense session amid changes in governance and potential constitutional issues.
Cuba Threat to Freedom of Religion Alleges US
The United States accused Cuba's government of threatening religious freedom and destroying freedom of speech and press. A State Department spokesman cited Castro's regime as targeting religious liberty while Fidel Castro rejected Catholic Church criticism in Havana.
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Cuba
Washington
Priftag
United States
Siate Department
Fidel Casto
Havana
Dr. Casten
U.S
Cathwstic
Kenny Foundation 3 Court Action In Minneapolis
The Minnesota Attorney General and the Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation filed suit to recover more than 1.34 million dollars allegedly diverted by Marvin Kline, former executive director, and Fred Fadell, a public relations man, from over 30 million dollars in voluntary public contributions received since 1951.
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Fadell
Minneapolis
Stuart MacKenzie to Miss Rome Olympics
Stuart MacKenzie, regarded as Australia’s premier sculler, has been advised by doctors that an imminent operation is necessary to prevent danger from a recurring duodenal ulcer. He postponed surgery to coach Britain’s Olympic eight, leaving Australia uncertain for the Rome Games and possible replacement by Jan Tutty if a late team change is allowed.
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Rome
A.a.p.reuter
H — Sculler
Stuart MacKenzie
MacKensie
Lucerne
Switzerland
Saati
Tralia
MacKenzie
Britain
Reg Blundstone
Supey
Australia
Roy Haiced
Basiles
Jan Tutty
Consul General Appointment in San Francisco
The Department of External Affairs announced yesterday that Mr T W Cutts was appointed Australian Consul General in San Francisco. He succeeds Mr MH Marshall who has held the post since 1935. Cutts was Chargé d Affaires at the Australian Embassy in Moscow from July last year until J K Waller presented credentials earlier this month.
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Department of External Affairs
T. W. Cutts
San Francisco
MH. Marshall
Cutts
Moxcow
J. K. Waller
Seas Batter Fishing Boats Off Tasmanian Coast
Hobart reports severe seas battering two fishing vessels off the west coast of Tasmania. One boat named Shiralee was disabled in rough weather yesterday while the Taswegian Seister Muhios went to her last night. The ships reportedly remained joined after parting five times amid ongoing turmoil at sea.
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Hobart
Tasmania
Shiralee
Seister Muhios
Taswegian
Two Ships Collide Off Sydney
Two ships collide off Sydney causing Boonaroo massive bow damage and tactical oil and kerosene spill. Boonaroo moved to Cocka loo Dock for repairs while Clipper jettisoned cargo to safety. No injuries reported. inquiry promised by Deputy Director of Navigation Captain Taylor.
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Boonaroo
Cockaloo Dock
Opus
Hercarte Gant
Onnerman
Sydney
Captain Taylor
Destroyer Edwards Damaged in Collision Off California
A U S Navy destroyer Edwards sustained severe superstructure damage after colliding with the aircraft carrier Bennington during a refuelling operation about 300 miles north of Long Beach California. No injuries were reported. The damaged vessel was en route to a California repair yard.
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Long Beach
California
U.S. Navy
Bennington
Edwards
Here
Appointed to FAC IOs subcommittee in Rome meeting
Dr C He Frankel and Bud een named to the Research Sub-committee of the 10 nation Advisory Committee of the Food and Agriculture Organization. The Free dom from Hunger Computer group will attend the first sub-committee meeting in Rome in October.
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Divistion
C He Frankel
Budeen
Food and Agriculture
Frankel
Rome
Ceylon Government Plans Paper Nation Public Corporations
The Governor General announced sweeping press reforms to create statutory public corporations for newspapers to preserve democratic character and curb monopolies. He outlined nationalising insurance sites, restricting private holdings, and appointing a commission to study press lines during March and July elections while noting estates and provinces should not be nationalised.
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Ceylon
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Ceytor
Oliver Goonchilleks
Wis Vorlay
Tepulation
Oliver
Goverment Sto
Riesid
Alise Estates
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