Crowded plane on fire at Mascot
A TAA Lockheed Electra airliner with 72 passengers and crew of seven caught fire during a turning at Mascot Airport. Thick smoke enveloped the terminal as the No 2 motor burned. Crew evacuated passengers. fire crews contained the blaze and an immediate investigation began.
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Sydney
Mascot
Todlay
John Eyre
Hiie
Napa
Fen Fine Tenders
Department of Civi Aviation Fire
NSW Fire Brigade
Oliver
Electra
Capisin Ke Box
Fita
Kenya Leader to Be Released
London reports say Kenya's James Gichuru cited whispers that President Kenyatta may be freed before next month's general actions. Gichuru, Kenya African National Union president, noted a three man "Free Kenyatta" delegation and warned Africans would push the issue if release does not occur as March approaches.
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London
A. Enya
James Gichard
Ordsy Tie
Tamia Nutt Smiths
Kenya
Kenyatta
Gichuru
Lanta
Peril in Congo mission as UN races to aid whites
Two Swedish doctors detained near Bukava were reported safe after crossing into Ruanda Urundi with UN aid. In North Katanga, Balabay tiresmen blew a bridge and halted a U.N. train, as Moroccan UN troops guard teams. The U.N. warned Katanga's Moise Tshombe of a potential general conflagration if clashes worsen. Katanga says military operations against pro-Lumumba forces are under way, nullifying the neutral zone agreement. Russia urged UN action and Belgian withdrawal from the Congo in a Security Council session. Hammaskjold left for New York after visiting Auteridgeville and met African teachers, signaling closer ties with South Africa.
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Bukava
Lly
Ruanda Urundi
Katanga
Balabay
U.N
Bukamma
Moise Tshombe
Manano
Ild
United Nations
New York
United Nations Security Council
Belgium
Ruanda-Urundi
Johannesburg
Hammarskjoeld
Jay
Congo
Auteridgeville
Pretoria
Johannesburs
Hammarskjaeld
Banimarskjaeld
Belgian deputy fears carnage during austerity vote
Belgian deputy Rene Hlebvre warned of carnage as Prime Minister Gaston Eyskens faced the austerity bill debate in the Chamber of Representatives. A doctor said the premier was suffering overwork and would rest, prompting the postponement of the bill's final vote to tomorrow afternoon amid the 25th day of strikes.
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Rene Hlebvre
Intervie
Eailien
Gaston Eyskens
Chamber of Repre ‘Italives
Morray
New Zealand Ships For Bass Trade
The Union Steamship Company plans two Tasmanian to mainland Australia ships. One about 2,000 tons will run Hobart to Melbourne. The other, a 2,500 ton bulk carrier, is in early planning with aims to meet regional trade expansion.
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Wellingson
Stones Versus Gas Bombs Striker Campaign in Liege
Eye witnesses report a pitched battle as anti-government disorders erupt in Liege Belgium. Troops faced protests while gas bombs were deployed to clear strikers from the city center. Barricades are described along major roadways as workers resist austerity measures.
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Foruground
Liege
Sirikete
Hoelkia
Uruguay Expels Soviet And Cuban Officials
Government reports say protests supporting Fidel Castro sparked demonstrations and street fighting, leading to arrests totaling 139. In New York the Soviet Union accused the United States of aggression in Central America, while Guatemala was cited over a base near Retalhuleu built to promote banana exports.
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Aney
Iideowus
Fidel Castro
New Yorks
Soviet Union
United States
Io Gn. I Invasita
Central American
Guatempla
Cuba
United Nations
Belathulen
U.S
Caribbean
Guatemala
Senor Miguel Yolgoris Fuentes
Retalhuleu
Herter Resigns as Secretary of State Effective January 20
Washington AAP The United States Secretary of State Christian Herter has sent resignation to President Eisenhower to take effect January 20 Eisenhower accepted the resignation praising his service. He cited restraint against Communist provocation and crises over the past years.
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Washington
Frany
AAP
United States
Christian Herter
Eisenhower
C/S
New York appoints NSW engineer as state government rep
Mr. William Joad, after 14 years as engineering research officer for the NSW Government in Sydney, is named the state government’s engineering representative in New York. The appointment marks a move to strengthen liaison on engineering projects and technical standards.
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New York
Apij
William Joad
Nsw
Sydney
Laos Planes Pound Communists War Escalation Near Plain of Jars
United States supplied Laotian government with piston trainer aircraft to strike leftist rebels led by Pathet Lao. Nations discuss peace options as fighting spreads. reports say government troops move by helicopter while Cambodian border clashes yield casualties.
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Prince Boun Oum
Laos
Ching
Nos
Vietnam
Pathet ‘Ag
United States
Urike
Ereephieve
Korchlag
Plain of Jars
Vientiane
Bangkok
Tanom Kivjikacharn
Ban Khumkeut
Sieulian
Mystery of BLN Signals Officer SuO-Lieutenant Frany Drummond
Drummond a 25 year old signals officer at Flag Officer Scotland Pilreagie Fifeshire left after a night of celebration in January 4 and has not been seen since. Relatives reported him missing and the Admiralty listed him as absent without leave while investigators consider accident or memory loss. Authorities see no evidence of defection.
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Frany, Drummond
Flag Officer
Scotland
Pilreagie
Fifeshire
Drummond
Teave
Admiralty
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Toons
Gaek Te NW
N.Z
Bass Trade
Uruguay
N.Y. Post
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White
France
Thailand
Khan Associated Press
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