UK and Australia in Atom Bomb Testing Interest
London reports an official Beitish government statement signaling interest in a joint atomic weapons test with Australia later in 1962. The plan envisions no radioactivity risk to people or animals, with Australia hosting a commonwealth test and Britain supplying expertise, equipment, and a key role for Sellafield in plutonium production.
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Atmont
Mapresa
Bikini
Sallafeld
Lord Cherwell
Sellafeld
Churchill
New British and American atomic weapons plans emerge
Fragmented OCR text reports on British and American atomic weapon developments. It mentions a tenting device, planning for long range explosive measurements, and a projected joint effort involving Britain and the United States. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
Congress May Reconsider American Law On Atomic Peace
Washington reports that Senator McMahon cites British wartime atomic aid as a factor in future law revision. He suggests reconsidering the 1946 act in light of new facts about Allied contributions and testing timetables for Britain Australia and the United States. London and Canberra are noted for planned British contingents in testing and research.
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Washington
United
Comereny
Waa
Brien McMahon Stairman
Congressional
Atninfo Energy
Uy Great Bea
Mlonale
Olitaloge
Reat
Fortunare
Senate
Atomic Energy Committee
McMayen Anid
Ri Tnt Nave
U.5
Weeco
Australia
Britain
Congress
Han
Soviet Rocket Centre Move Confuses Baltic Testing Site
Incoherent OCR fragment suggests a report on relocation of a Soviet rocket centre near Teanemuende and Balto region, mentioning testing, dates, and potential plans. Details are garbled, but reference to Meier and American action imply tense postwar context and strategic shifts regarding missile research.
ALL DEAD IN AIR LINER CRASH IN QATANTA
A British airliner crashed into a mountain near Qatanta killing 38 people on board, including women and children. Fourteen passengers were children or women, with most bodies unrecoverable or unidentifiable. The charter plane, en route from London to Nairobi, had 26 passengers and five crew members aboard. Police report suggests the crash occurred at 4 000 feet elevation, with rescue efforts underway.
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Qatanta
Stelly
Louay
British
Omialais
Air Traneaport
Nad
Sadler
London
Nairo
Heenum
Bony
Heaton
Touching Message From Queen Mother
A fragmentary report recalls a message from the Queen Mother vowing to work for peace and urging support for the royal family. Windsor notes a tribute filled period as Queen Huasheth addresses sorrow and nation in a memorial tone, reflecting on duties and guidance for the future.
Britain Prays for the King amid Windsor condolence crowds
Thousands gathered at Windsor as police closed roads and later crowds swelled by car, train, and bus. The monarch’s death triggers national mourning with religious and royal figures urging unity and continuity in Britain.
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LetDon
Britain
Windsor
Edinburgh
Margaret
Windace
Queena Wien
Tie Iiniers Aid
Charity
Hin Werman
Pasta
Canterbury
Pinher
Australia Anticipates Unconfirmed Atomic Test Plans
Reports claim Australia will host a secret atomic test program with British equipment. Officials deny full details, saying only outlines exist while ministers, defense chiefs, and scientists navigate unprecedented secrecy amid speculation.
UKE TO STAY IN BRITAIN DURING WEEK
LONDON Monday the Duke of Windsor is expected to remain in Britain for about a fortnight. The secretary told reporters there are no definite plans yet, but the Duke and Duchess likely will await the New York arrival of the liner Queen Elizabeth before deciding on travel.
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London
Beitieh
Spehdimaan
Elie
Australia
Invita
Downing Street
United Kingdom
Mvcrocynel
Canborra
Mangler
Ollraving
Wweeke
Goureen
Auatra
Sennion Mtting, Or Dablitet
Atiniator Tor
Mel Bride
BI. Linh wofenLiata
Mennien
Churchi
Britain
Intralia
Towta
Alex
Caryton
Shiel
Ant
Austral Ai Joint Undertaking
Hin
Wecretary
New York
US China policy debate outlines cautious steps
New York reports that the United States aims for a more affirmative stance toward Communist China while weighing defensive orders to deter a Chinese attack. Walter Wagoner cites steps including clarifying orders, potentially reducing military pressure, and assessing actions against Chinese Nationalists, with cautions about risking escalation.
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New York
United States
Deyal
Sinton
China
Walter Wexgoner
Wagoner
Weils
Bowne
Ube
Korea
Seoren
Waygroner
Atepa
Odiciai
Ing
Coronation Eve Sermon At Westminster Abbey
London date May 1087 reports a coronation eve service for King Grange VI at Westminster Abbey. The sermon referenced the restoration of church authority in North London and included a memorial section for the king. An at near midnight telephone call to the late Treasurer in Westminster led to arrangements for a verger and a quiet door entry for a brief ceremony.
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London
Grange VI
Westminster
Abe
Fin Coronon
Michaed tiMtey
Guirish Church
North London
Dls
Fouiny Merrin
Canal Zone Talks Near Evacuation Safeguards Plan
The report outlines British and Egyptian wartime negotiations on evacuation safeguards for the Canal Zone. It notes Amram’s account of a London meeting, Egypt’s readiness to cooperate, and a potential Anglo Egyptian regional security framework under United Nations auspices.
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Canal Zone
Cairo
al Abram
Aly Maher Pasha
Briitich
Ralph Stevenson
Amram Tha
Teeths
AL ‘Ahram
London
Hiineett
Den
Cairn
Aly
Maher Pasha
Egypt
Natine Tramograrie
Aly Manors
Canal Zone Yheterday After Tye Buarian Army Commen ‘der. General Ensiine
Witness In Custody Contempt Of Liquor Commission
A court recalls a witness, Laquar Maya Comminaio ry, as Justice Maxwell considers contempt for refusing to answer questions about an application for contempt of court. Witness Thomas admits memory gaps while memory of past statements surfaces. The judge orders continued custody of the witness to compel further questioning this afternoon.
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Contempt of Liquor Commission
Justice Maxwell
Thorian
Kaduy
Hiv
Thorns
Dovey
Kats
Thomne
Mnaerer
Lal
Mt. I
Kellow
Richmond
Nowak
Thomas
Bovey
Harold Munro
Hin Fonoue
Troisian
Adrate
Tomas
Tao
Erle
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Selene Wrder
Daily Mail
Altrata
Nave
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Portamouth
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Lesdor
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Uno
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Ares
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Bir Jona
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Nemarck
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Willian Benny
Tome
Resenrah
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Meier
Queen Mother
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Alaska
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