Military coup in South Vietnam takes power touted as bloodless
Saigon radio reports Lieut General Nguyen Khanh’s junta has seized control, replacing the previous regime for domestic and international affairs. Major General Duong Van Minh, leader of the ruling council, is said to have been arrested as the Army assumes authority.
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Saigon
A.ap
Nguyen Khanh
South Vietnam
Saigon Radio
Bonz Kak
Fruita
Duong van Minh
Vietnamese coup era sees generals seize in Saigon
News wires report a November coup toppled President Diem’s regime, with General Khanh’s army installment claiming to wipe out neutralists. Saigon radio outlines a new ruling body, arrests of anti communist officials, and diplomatic breaks with France as rebel forces mass without firing a shot.
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Kivanh Vna
Saigon
Gwn
Diem
Duong van Mimh
Wihck
U S and Soviet In New Plane Shootdown Dispute
Washington says Moscow must decide next move after a U S Air Force trainer was shot down in East Germany in a border incident. The United States accuses the Soviet Union of deliberate violence and demands access to the wreckage and the bodies while Britain and the United States exchange protest notes. The incident strains East West relations as officials consider possible orders from local commanders.
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Washington
U.S. State Department
Moscow
East Germany
Soviet Union
al Inate
US. State Department
West
East Ciermany
U.S
William Tyter
Savi Iplomal
Kornianko
Arprest
Kormianko
Barents Sea
Foca
Camumandor
Canberra Hears Embargo On Fifth Test Telecast
Canberra viewers face a ban on telecast of almost the entire fifth and deciding cricket Test amid protests. The Australian Broadcasting Commission and ABC in Sydney say the embargo comes from the Australian Cricket Control Board due to gate concerns, though NSW officials and local fans dispute the impact on attendance. Transmission will be available in Melbourne via coaxial cable after a break, with Canberra stations only airing a news summary.
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Canberra
Viewwei
Cocket
Australian Broadcasting
Commise Jun
ABC
Sydney
Ausimifian Cricket Control Board
New South Wales Cricket Asseciion
Aflan Barnes
Melbourne
Ab.c
Canberra Times
Wiecast
Ericket
Housing Satellite Plans At Mt Druitt Near Sydney
Development of a new housing estate by the Housing Commission will begin soon at Mt Druitt, 27 miles west of Sydney. The 2100 acre site will host about 8,000 dwellings and provide accommodation for 33,000 people including students and elderly residents. The State Minister for Housing, Mr Landi, announced the project.
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Sydney
Thursdiy
Million Housing Commission
Mt. Druitt
Landi
Australia to build £32m interstate communications network
The Postmaster General announced a £32 million plan to link telephones telegraph and broadcasting across Australia with six long links. The project includes east west microwave routes between Port Augusta and Kelgoorlie and a new aerial line from Talgarm to Derby. A Melbourne Bendigo to Cairns microwave system and Sydney Canberra Melbourne trunk are nearing completion.
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Hulme
Wirin
Port Augusta
Kelgoorlie
Australia
Rockérence
Townsville
Cairns
Melbourne
Ararat
Bordertown
Adelaide
Bass Strait
Bridget
Talgarnp
Broome
Derby
Wir
MULWS
Bendigo
Sydney
Canberra
Brisbane
Queen Mother Lake Tour Planned During Canberra Visit
The Queen Mother's five day Canberra stay includes a lake launch from Regatte Point to a Government House landing, a February 29 lake trip, and a March 2 silver drums presentation to the RAN. She will tour Red Hill Lookout, Downer home, and NCC Building, then dine with Commonwealth High Commissioners.
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Australian Capital Territory
Regatte Point
Government House
Royal Tour
Sugothy
RAAF
Ragerbainn
Canberra
Phine
Hobart
Queen Mother
Red Hill Lookout
Dr. Barnardo
Downer
N.C.C.C
Reeglia Point
RAN
Northbourne
London
William Oliver
Commonwealth High Core
Four Nominations For Denison By Election
Four nominees were received today for the Denison by election set for February 1 in the House of Raiventhles. The vacancy follows the death of former Defence Minister Townley. Nominees include Dr. D. M. Finlay ALP physician, Adsion Gil son Liberal barrister, H. Senior DLP member, and GH. Symmony clerk.
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Nepal
GH. Symmony
Woman Convicted Under Another's Name in Meat Theft Charge
Maria Crop, eight years old, appeared before Mr. Keane SM and confessed to the theft charge. The case involved £1 worth of meat from Charles Rogers and Sons Pty Ltd. She was fined £10 with one month to pay. Police noted another person may have provided Miss Crop's name and address, with inquiries continuing.
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Court of Petty Sessions
Euilly
Matix
Raymond Street
Ainslie
Charles Rogers and Sons Ply. Ltd
Keane
J.C. Johnsons
My Keane
Canberya Imes
Canberra
Maria Crep
Miss Crep
Maria Crp
B.A. Roch-ford
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Revolutionary Committee
Tiematintes
Gensral Khanh
Ateral Tran Hien Khiem
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Bo Cay Tri
Pree Mient Diem
Khanh
Piret
Khana
Udt
Sever
Iis Sil
Fhe
Tong
France
Baitre
Henry Cabot Lodge
Bangkok
Council of Notables
Raadvedt
Johnson
United States
Cape Kennedy
A.C. Vo Biss
Lake Burley
Denison
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