Paris Under Gunfire as De Gaulle Survives Attack
Police hunt gunmen after a machine gun assault on President De Gaulle near Paris. The attack wounded two tyres and damaged vehicles as guards escorted the President to the airport. Authorities say 120 to 150 rounds were fired, with another gunman’s car found.
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Royal Tour to Australia Limited to Cities and Key Regions
The Queen and Prince Philip will limit next year’s Australian visit to capital cities the Snowy Mountains and Alice Springs. They may call at Western Australian coastal centers while aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, traveling from Darwin to Fremantle in March. The plan emphasizes Britannia-based travel.
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Royal visit plans ship Britannia as travel hub for Queen
Menzies outlined Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will travel by the royal yacht Britannia during a five and a half week Australian tour. The itinerary begins February 18 in Canberra and ends March 27 in Perth with stops in Melbourne Hobart Sydney Brisbane and Fremantle.
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King Bhumibol Arrival Sparks Royal Welcome in Auckland
Crowds line Auckland streets to see the King and Queen on their New Zealand tour. A large gathering at the hotel and at the ferry wharf greeted the royal couple with enthusiastic ovations as they prepared to board the Rangatira for the Cook Strait crossing.
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Nehru Opens India China Border Talks Debate
Prime Minister Nehru said India is ready to discuss a limited climate for formal talks with China on the border dispute. He warned that Chinese aggression blocks fruitful negotiations as he opened a debate in the Upper House on the border situation.
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Sterling Fall in London Amid Rate Cut Speculation
London traders watched sterling drop to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since last August as speculation swirled about a possible British bank rate cut. In Canberra a giant Electra turbo-prop airliner forced to land after a door tore loose in mid flight caused severe buffeting before detaching. A.N.A. officials arranged a replacement door flown from Sydney.
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Anset
A.N.A
Singer Interruption Sparks Hotel Stage Incident
In Canberra a fashion parade at a hotel faced disruption when singer O Keefe arrived late and refused to start. Sebastian Taylor, a tall ex detective, moved O Keefe off stage after Mrs Taylor and another woman objected to his conduct. O Keefe claimed he aimed to appeal for the Spastic Children's appeal. Witnesses say his demeanor angered guests and band members, with O Keefe later paying 75 pounds for accommodation.
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Door Loosened On Ansett Electra Forces Emergency Canberra Landing
Ansett A.N.A. Electra with 50 passengers diverted to Canberra Airport after a door tore loose in flight. Dust and buffeting over the Murray River prompted a precise landing, with the door damaging the fuselage but missing propellers. Passengers were later reassigned to a Fokker Friendship and flown to Sydney. another door was flown in and installed. The incident occurred while on a Melbourne to Department of Civil Aviation route.
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Princess Margaret Cancels Birr Show Visit
Princess Margaret cancelled a planned visit to the Birr agricultural show in Birr Ireland citing a bad cold. The royal party is holidaying in Ireland with speculation about a second baby.
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