Khrushchev under pressure as Berlin crisis looms
Western officials report Khrushchev risked brinkmanship in Berlin while Western planners anticipate a possible German capital handoff by May 27. UK ministers foresee more Moscow talks as Macmillan’s visit sparks cautious optimism about a possible four power conference.
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R. A. Butler
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Nasser and Tito Urge End to Berlin Dispute
In a Damascus joint statement President Nasser and President Tito call for an end to the Berlin dispute and for a halt to nuclear tests and colonialism. They urge support for Afro-Asian self determination proposals for Algerians.
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Yugoslavia
Police Raid Cabaret in Mermaid Beach Nabs 120 Patrons
Brisbane licensing squad police raided the Carousel Cabaret at Mermaid Beach just before 10 p.m. Six detectives conducted the snap raid and arrested more than 100 names while about 120 young people danced and drank.
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Brisbane
Gold Coast
Mermaid Beach
Arch bishop Makarios Welcomed After Exile in Cyprus
Arch bishop Makarios arrived with Greek Orthodox officials and city leaders amid massive crowds in Nicosia, blue and white flags everywhere, and a planned meeting with EOKA leader General Grivas. In Athens, a fierce parliament debate followed the Cyprus independence accord, with a water glass thrown at deputy Elias Bredimas during the vote.
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Grivas
Raeniger Makarios
George Grivas
Karamanlis
Cyprus
Elias Bredimas
Greece
Paul
Bredimas
Dhow Fleet Vanishes in Freak Bahrein Storm
About 70 dhows with 200 or more aboard disappeared in a sudden storm that battered Bahrein. Royal Air Force and Royal Navy joined a sea and air search in the Persian Gulf. The fleet had sailed from Sitra with many women and children aboard. Houses and trees toppled as heavy seas lashed the coast and lines were cut. Fishermen prayed for friends amid wreckage.
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Persian Gulf
American Associated Press
Royal Air Force
Royal Navy
If Sitra
Discoverer satellite launched toward orbit in early test
Officials report the Discoverer booster launched successfully and the second stage ignited on schedule. Rear Admiral John Clark said orbit cannot be confirmed yet as antennas may not have deployed and radio signals were silent. The mission carries 40 pounds of instruments toward a polar low orbit as part of a series of tests ahead of manned spaceflight.
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Mose Cone
Discoverer
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Defence Department
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Thor
British Labour MP Ordered To Leave Rhodesia
In Salisbury it was announced that Labour MP James Callaghan was ban ned from Rhodesia under the Immigration Act. Reynolds News reports protests by Callaghan prompted Stonehouse to complete his tour of Northern Rhodesia. Police use of force followed rioting at Chigara court where African National Congress members were tried.
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London
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Amery
Stonehouse
Northern Rhodesia
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Southern Rhodesia
Nyasaland
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Limbe
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Ter
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Nine Die On Roads In Victoria Nine Die On Roads In Victoria
A string of nine fatalities on Saturday night highlighted by four separate crashes and multiple injuries across Victoria. Drivers faced charges for speeding and drink driving as emergency services attended a busy night with several other crashes and a mystery unidentified woman killed near Albert Park.
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Raymond Edward Edis
Mangan Street
Tongala
Kyabram-Tongala
Geelong
Frances Highway
Douglas Lillard
New Street
Portland
Burrambeen
Lawrence Roydon Errnest Eddy
Hopetoun Street
Ballarat East
Janet Fay Trainor
Cardigan Street
Ballarat
Thomas Fallows
Man Street
Balwyn
Gertrude Annie Ike
Whitehorse Road
Page Street
Albert Park
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