Katanga Leader Tshombe Returns Amid UN Pressure
Katanga head Tshombe travels from Elisabethville toward Jadotville as UN forces push in. Western powers urge his return to stabilize Congo and resume reunification talks. UN accuses his provisional government of shirking duties while Adoula names Kalala to oversee Katanga.
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Jadotville
Kolwezi
Britain
Belgium
United States
Mr. Tshombe
Congo
Tshombe
Katanga
U.N
U Thani
U.N. Kesman
Shombe
Elisabethville
U Thant
Queen to Open Menzies Library at Canberra ANU
The Queen will open the R. G. Menzies Library at the Australian National University in March. The library costing £600,000 will be opened on March 13 the day after Canberra marks its 50th birthday as the national capital. It will initially hold 350,000 books for postgraduate students at the Institute of Advanced Studies.
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R. G. Menzies
Australian National University
Canberra
Institute of Advanced Studies
Royal visit plans in Canberra during Menzies era
The May 1961 Royal visit to Canberra will show a three floor national library named after Mr Menzies. Major projects including Commonwealth Bridge and Lakes scheme near completion. Officials aim for a clear view of development for the Queen and Prince Philip with work continuing after their visit.
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Menzies
Queen
Prince Philip
Central Basin
National Capital Development Commission
Red Hill
City Hill
Department of Works Engineers
Department of Works
Department of Interior
Department of the Interior
Royal Progress
ANU
Talks Plan to Aid Economy with Industry and Union Leaders
The Prime Minister and senior ministers will meet February 11 and 12 with leaders from industry commerce unions and primary producers to discuss quick employment to balance the economy. December unemployment is due to rise with figures likely over 80 000. total job seekers may pass 100 000 as school leavers join the count. Industry is seen as sounder than last February, suggesting more jobs ahead with private sector help.
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Loan Council
Macmillan Likely Ten Visit Rome
Informed sources say a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Signor Fanfani is probable in February or March. The talks would push Britain's Common Market membership as Italy supports. The budget minister Signor La Maffa urges Britain and Italy to negotiate political economic and cultural agreements to counterbalance Bonn Paris axis.
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Signor Fanfani
Italy
Ialian
Signor la Maffa
Britain
de Adenauer
de Gaulle
Walian
Fanfani
Paris Teen Rally Drives Wild Car Tour Through City
A 13 year old boy named Maurice tore through Paris in a small car at high speed causing damage to four private cars and a bus. Police chased him through four districts before catching him. No one seriously injured though two motorcycle officers lost pride in the pursuit. He said he did it to show his father he could drive.
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Paris
A.A.P
Reuter
Eeways
Maurice
Two Germans Seek University Spots After Australian Arrival
Walter Ernst Wil helm Pluschke and his sister Inge Anna Maria, aged 19 and 17, fled East Germany with their parents in 1955 and later moved to Jokkmokk Sweden where their father became a dentist. They arrived in Canberra last April and enrolled at local grammar schools while aiming to study at an Australian university. They hope to stay if their parents approve.
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Walter Ernst Wilhelm Pluschke
Inge Anna Maria
Walter
Inge
Crorkitz
East Germany
Sweden
Lapland
Mr. Pluschke
Jokkmokk
Canberra
Canberra Grammar
Church of England Girls Grammar School
Australia
Mother G its High Pass at Canberra Evening College
Mrs. Sparke, after balancing housework and motherhood, earned first class honours in Ancient History and A grades in English, French, Modern History and Geography while studying via Canberra Evening College and correspondence. She plans to study to boil eyes.
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Jef
Pip
Christopher
Work Begins on Lake Burley Griffin Kiosk at Regatta Point
Construction starts on a tourist kiosk at Regatta Point on Lake Burley Griffin. The IZ sided structure will feature many windows and cost £43,950 with completion in about three months according to a spokesman.
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Lake Burley Griffin
Regatta Point
National Capital Development Commission
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