UN forces seize Jadotville in Katanga mining town
United Nations troops captured Jadotville, a key Katangese communications and mining town in Congo. Tshombe’s leadership presence was reported but details remained scarce. In New York, UN Secretary-General Thant rejected a preliminary cease-fire request while granting Tshombe safe passage to Elisabethville.
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P.reuter
United Nations
Jadotville
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President Tshombe
New York
UU Thant
Tshombe
Elisabethville
Katanga Crisis Deepens As Thant Rejects Cease Fire Talks
United Nations officials in New York said Thant is not seeking renewed cease fire discussions and may favor forceful reintegration of Katanga. Reports say Katanga’s Tshombe has threatened to ruin the province if opposed by U.N. actions.
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Elisabethville
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Katanga
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Mr Tshombe
New York
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Thant
Tahombe
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Congo
Adoula
Tshombe
Brazzaville
Ishombe
United Nations
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Vshambhi
Police patrol foils payroll robbery in central district
A Hong Kong patrol foiled a payroll robbery in the central district during the daytime rush. One thief was killed and another wounded in the gunfire as the thieves attempted to flee with about £10,100. Local police are investigating the incident.
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A.p-Reuter
Lves
Dis Tet
Fine Weather Expected After Wet Humid Spell
The forecast calls for clearing skies and cooler conditions with light winds. Maximum temperatures around 74 degrees, down from yesterday's 79.7. rainfall 32 points by 9 am and a further seven points from 9 am to 9 pm.
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Meteorological Bureau
Blizzard Claims Dozens in New England and Maine
Forty one people were reported dead or missing after a severe winter blizzard swept the northeastern United States. Maine bore the worst impacts with snow drifts up to two feet as the storm abated.
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New York
British United Press
Maine
England Wins Easy Second Test By Seven Wickets
England secured a seven wicket victory with 75 minutes to spare, taking a 2 0 lead in the series as Australia floundered. David Sheppard and Ted Dexter anchored a calm chase after England began day five needing 225, with Sheppard firing the lasting blows and Dexter steady at the other end.
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David Sheppard
Ted Dexter
Sheppard
Benard
Davidson
Australia
Booth
MacKay
Sydney
New Blizzard Sweeps Frozen Britain
A severe blizzard sweeps southern England causing renewed remoter blockages and 24-foot snowdrifts. Prices rise as potatoes fruit and vegetables spoil. London and nine counties see heavy snowfall with more predicted across the area. Death toll in Europe rises with at least 140 attributed to the weather, and RAF helicopters race to rescue stranded villagers.
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Bristol Channel
England
Sussex
Kent
Surrey
Dorset
Europe
Britain
West
Air Force
R.A.F
Vacation For Lord De L Isle in Merimbula Trip
The Governor General Viscount De L Isle will depart Canberra on Monday for a three week holiday at Merimbula on the New South Wales south coast with his family. They will lodge in private houses while a small Government House staff stay nearby. Merimbula is a fishing and tourist resort between Bega and Eden.
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Canberra
Merim Nula
N.S.W. South Coast
Merimbula
Bepa
Eden
Terre Haute Meat Plant Blast Kills 15 Injures 55
An explosion at a Terre Haute meat packing plant killed 15 and wounded 55, with 10 bodies recovered and five more in the basement. Ammonia fumes and collapsing building sections hampered rescue efforts as workers described a devastating blast and cave‑in.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Riverside
California
San Francisco
Rene Verpleutse
Edward Maners
Bob Boerner
Violent Storms Strike Sydney
A series of violent storms hit Sydney causing widespread chaos. High winds disrupted power lines and transformers, closing Mascot and Bankstown airports and stranding thousands of workers and shoppers. Police organized rescues and extra traffic control as heavy rain flooded roads and bays.
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Mascot
Bankstown
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Cit
Viet Cong Troops Encircled Near Saigon in Major Engagement
American advisers report heavy casualties on both sides after a large Viet Cong unit dug in near Fan Hiep Village, 40 miles southwest of Saigon. US Army officers confirm the loss of a captain and two sergeants with multiple wounded as 14 helicopters were hit. An airborne operation north of Saigon indicates a broader campaign, with paratroopers pursuing guerrillas toward the Cambodian border.
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Saigon
Cambodia
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