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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1957
Page
4
A Spanish communique says 20 rebels were killed 20 miles from base after an exchange of fire during reconnoitering. Spanish forces landed at Cape Bojedor occupying the lighthouse and restoring war order. Four Spanish officers and 26 men were wounded in the actions since the fighting began on November 23.
The U.S.S. Skate, 267 feet long and first of four nuclear attack subs, was commissioned as Vice Admiral Frank T. Watkins warned the Soviet Union has the mightiest submarine ever. He urged mobilizing every Navy ship for submarine warfare to counter this threat to American ocean control.
The page lists multiple lottery syndicates and players including Saunders Ltd at King Street Sydney and Florence synd as well as winners and prize totals. It shows ticket numbers and cash amounts such as ten at £50 and various series like 8696 21274 23396 30256 and 58999 59608. The data reflects a historic street lottery with numerous entries and payout figures.
Arch bishop Makarios arrives in Athens from New York concluding a three month U S tour. He states Cypriots recognise no Turkish claim over Cyprus and urges direct negotiations between the Cyprus people and the British government to resolve the issue.
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