IOC Tackles Australian Officials Over Melbourne Games
The International Olympic Committee accused Australian organisers of confusion and squabbles amid clashes over venues and guest of honour arrangements. IOC chief Otto Mayer defended Olympic rules and criticized Australian protests and late correspondence as lacking courtesy while asserting the Games follow protocol everywhere.
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A.a.p.reuter
International Olympic Committee
Melbourne
LOC
Duke of Edinburgh
Otto Mayer
Lo.c
1.O.C
Stockholm
Defa
T.O.C
Duke Edinburgh
I.O.C
Avery Brundage
Mayer
Edgar Tanner
I .O.C
Soviet leaders return home from Poland trip
London report says Marah Bulganin and other Soviet leaders flew back to Moscow yesterday after a weeklong visit to Poland. Moscow radio announced their return.
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London
Marah Bulganin
Moscow
Poland
Moscow Radio
Amateur Status Problem of Torch Relay in Canberra
ACT organizers and Olympic officials review the definition of amateur for the Canberra torch relay team. About 150 applications, including roughly 60 from R.M.C. Dunron, await a Melbourne-based decision. The ACT sub-committee faces choosing a final squad under evolving amateur rules.
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Olympic
Melbourne
R.M.C. Duntron
A.C.T
Canberra
Thirty Drowned When Bus Sinks Off Finnish Ferry
Thirty people died when a crowded bus rolled over the side of a small ferryboat and sank near Kuopio Finland. Eight survived from the 38 aboard the bus including the driver and conductor.
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Helline
A.a.p.reuter
Kuopio
Finland
Four Die In Victorian Road Accidents Since Friday
Melbourne reports four fatalities in Victorian road accidents over the weekend. One victim identified as Ian is believed to have been struck while crossing a road. Patricia Brown, 10, of Garden Street Wonthagg, was killed when struck by another vehicle. The incidents heighten concerns over road safety.
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Melbourne
Ian
Patricia Brown
Garden Street
Wonthagg
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