Calwell Set For Labour Leader Bid Amid Deputy Fight
Calwell appears certain to lead Labour as party factions sharpen for the 1961 elections. The deputy leadership contest pits Ward, Crean, Fraser and Whitlam in a tense race with Victorian forces backing Whitlam and Crean’s intervention causing tension. The Labour Caucus votes will shape the party’s stance on government legislation and the Governor General's address.
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Atlas Missile Explodes During Refueling at Vandenberg
An Atlas missile on a Vandenberg Air Force Base pad blew up during a refueling test. A spokesman said the 21t high missile “destroyed itself” in the incident. The base has three operational Atlas pads and one armed Alisa fitness unit capable of launching within 15 minutes. it was unclear if the destroyed missile was the armed one.
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Vandenburg Air Force Base
California
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Khrushchev Happy With Mission Results
Khrushchev in Moscow after a four Asian tour praised progress toward mass line ideology and urged unity. He said the Soviet Union showed the road forward and invited leaders including Indonesia’s President and Prime Minister Nehru to visit. Ne Win of Burma also received an invitation to Russia.
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Influenza Deaths Decline in Major U.S. Cities
U.S. Health officials report a drop in influenza and pneumonia deaths in the week ending February 27 in large cities. The previous week saw higher mortality, marking the first weekly decline in some time.
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Soekarno Dissolves Indonesian Parliament Under Decree
President Soekarno announced a dissolution of Parliament saying it endangered state unity and hindered mutual aid with the government. The decree orders a rapid reorganization of Parliament and cites the current structure as unfit to fulfill the nation’s path toward guided democracy.
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Mohammad Tama
Brest
Castro Blames U S for Blowing Up Ship
Havana reports quote Fidel Castro accusing the United States of causing a ship explosion in Havana Bay. The Associated Press cites Cuban officials claiming U S interest and arms factions sought to destabilize Cuba while French and U S officials deny sabotage and call for a firm protest. About 540 people are listed as missing or dead.
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American Associated Press
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Tatra
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Asia
Aiurit
Pean
Khrushchev to Speak for Asians at May Summit
Warsaw dispatch reports Trybuna Ludu says Khrushchev will represent not only the communist bloc but neutral Asian nations at the Paris big four talks. Nehru has pledged Indian support as Khrushchev travels on an Asian tour seeking unity for world peace with neutral countries pushing for their views to be heard.
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Trybunaudu
Dogs and jackals attack Agadir salvage workers
Rabid dogs and cats attacked French Navy salvage crews in the earthquake wrecked Agadir as a new minor tremor shook the city. Salvage workers shot digging animals while sanitary squads sprayed quicklime and disinfectants. Moroccan troops ordered in for at least five weeks.
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Parachutes Save U S Aircraft Crew After I N Flight
Nineteen men aboard a U S military cargo plane bailed out safely over the sea near Botricello after an engine caught fire during a flight from Athens to Naples. The craft, the semi C 119 El Flying Boxcar, circled three times before plunging into the water near shore. Witnesses saw flames spread to the rear as the airplane lost altitude and dropped into the sea about 100 feet from the beach. A high tension wire outage caused a district blackout as the emergency unfolded.
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