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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 27, 1960

Page

7

Retribution moves in Ethiopia

In Addis Ababa thousands gather in Menelik Square to view the public exhibition of rebel leaders bodies after a failed coup. Girma Newys, 38, Jijjiga Province governor, is named as mastermind. Baye Kassema of the Imperial Bodyguard is reported dead east of the city after a days long pursuit. Mengisu Newya, Brigadier General and brother of Girma, is wounded and captured.

Addis Ababa Taalay Menelik Square Girmame Newys Jijjiga Associated Press Baye Kassema Newyawis Yestersday Mengisu Newya

Unusual firefighting helicopter readied for duty

An adapted helicopter designed for revenue work and fire suppression arrives with a cargo bay foam water suppression system. The craft carries a foam and water mix unit and is equipped for rapid response and firefighting tasks.

Christmas at the White House and Palm Beach for Eisenhower and Kennedy

The piece notes a road death toll during the holidays and contrasts President Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie with President-elect John F. Kennedy. Kennedy and Jacqueline opened Christmas gifts with their daughter Caroline at their Palm Beach home and attended Mass together, while Mamie Kennedy heals from a recent cesarean birth. Monsignor O’Mahoney delivered a Christmas message to St Edward’s Parish during Mass.

Eisenhower White House Senator Kennedy Jacqueline Caroline Palm Beach Florida St. Edward's Catholic Church Kennedy Jeremiah O'Mahoney

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