Pilgrims Arrive in Bethlehem for Christmas Observances
Thousands of Christian pilgrims, from Israel, Jordan and beyond, converge on Bethlehem to celebrate Christ’s birth with processions to the Old City and Mass in churches. Anglican, Roman Catholic, and local groups mark the season while safety patrols and crowd control are emphasized during the holiday period.
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Anne
Europe
Prisoners Home For Christmas After Bay of Pigs Release
Hundreds of Cuban prisoners freed from Havana gaols arrived in Miami with their families after a US airlift transported 1,113 Bay of Pigs prisoners. Crowds of refugees gathered as the first planes landed amid uncertainty over a medicines-for-prisoners deal.
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Castro Frees Prisoners In Havana Airlift Exchange
The Cuban Premier Dr Castro freed the prisoners in exchange for drugs medicines and baby food. Prisoners were inspected at U S Homestead Air Force Base and paraded before relatives as an airlift arrived in Havana. Edgardo Bulutari rejoiced to see his son among the returning prisoners.
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Macmillan Blamed For Weak British Defence
In London and Nassau reports say Labour figures blame Prime Minister Macmillan for weak defence after Polaris missiles pact. Brown defends government while critics cite Skybolt controversy and shifts to Polaris as safer, urging accountability amid international talks with Kennedy and de Gaulle expectations.
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France
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I Baris
Next Issue Clarifies Adverts Office Hours
Notice from The Canberra stating the lime will not be published to any evow but the office will be open to receive advertisements.
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Royalty Suitor Pushed Away
In London Mona Alexandra’s fiancé Mr. Ogilvy failed to start the Jaguar after returning to Kensington Palace. The battery dead and the car refused to move despite pushing from servants and a policeman. The Automobile Association assisted and he eventually drove away.
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Tome
Carols By Candlelight Draw Crowds After Rainy Start
About 1 000 joined the carols by candlelight outside Parliament House as wet weather kept attendees down from last year’s 4 000. Canberra City Band directed by William Hoffman accompanied sing along with soloist George Waterson. Max Purnell compiled the program. A nativity display lit the illuminated trees.
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Canberra
George Waterson
Max Purnell
Canberra Weather Turns Cold With Showers Ahead
The Weather Bureau reports gusty winds and a maximum near 7 degrees with showers forecast. Overnight minimum around 32 degrees. A storm yesterday forced hundreds of Christmas shoppers to seek shelter as heavy rain and wind hit the city. Temperature fell to about 62 degrees by 3 pm with a crest at 56 degrees earlier.
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