Former Iraqi Attache Shot in Baghdad While Failing to Respond
A former Iraqi Military Attache was shot in a busy Baghdad street while his car was attacked after not responding to a challenge. He, along with a junior British member, was slightly injured. Witnesses linked the incident to a Baghdad coup conspiracy era. Colonel Samari was later removed from post amid political upheaval.
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British serviceman dies of leukaemia after H bomb tests
London report states a second British serviceman died of leukaemia, with the Admiralty denying direct evidence linking the death to atomic tests. The patient, Lieut. Liewtena David Franklin, 29, of Gosport Naval hospital, had served on the carrier Warner. Franklin, married with two sons, was admitted to hospital in June.
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Snark Rockets Fired In U S Range Tested At Cape
Air Force officials reported test fires of the Snark rocket from Cape Canaveral with a 6000 mile range. The missile was turned around after tech troubles and impacted off the cape seven hours after launch. The five stage vehicle was part of National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics research on radiation phenomena in the exosphere and related space travel projects.
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Queen Elizabeth Visit Sought for 1959 World Fair Chicago
Chicago governor asks Secretary of State Dulles to invite Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to the 1959 World Trade Fair in Chicago. The queen and duke are planned to visit Canada next year.
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Britain and U S ease secrecy on thermonuclear research
Geneva report says Britain and the United States will declassify their thermonuclear research programmes to permit freer exchange with scientists from other nations. Leaders Strauss and Cockcroft announced at the atoms for peace conference, aiming to advance hydrogen energy for peaceful use. This move could enable foreign scientists to work at key research centres and boost information sharing during the two week gathering.
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Youths Charged After Beating Coloured People in London
Report details a group of youths charged with assaults on nonwhite residents in London. Victims sustained deep scalp wounds and bruising. three men were brought to court on stretchers as evidence was given. Magistrate E R Guest described the case as gravest before the court and refused bail.
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Inquiry Ordered Into Allegation Against Police
Police Commissioner Br Delaney orders immediate investigation into allegations a police officer extorted money from Sydney car repair and towing firms. Report says tow-truck operators formed an association to stamp out bribery and corruption with police, forming a committee to interview the Commissioner and push for rotation of police arranged tow work after accidents.
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Canberra Man Dies After Car Crashes Into Tree
A 35 year old Canberra man Laszlo Pulay died after a car he rode in skidded on loose gravel and hit a tree on Barton Highway near Murrumbateman. Driver Miklos Kormendy and passenger Langie Nenien were injured with Nenien admitted in hospital in satisfactory condition. Pulay's parents live in Budapest and he had relatives in Australia.
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Appeal Lodged Against U N Dismissal By Diplomat
A Dunah diplomat Pov Bang-ce nen has lodged an appeal with the U N Administrative Tribunal challenging a dismissal from the U N Secretariat for alleged insubordination and misconduct. He intends to pursue further preparation for a fuller appeal.
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Teddy Boys Blamed For Racial Riots
In Nottingham the Chief Constable Captain Popkess said Teddy boys sparked racial riots aided by intoxicated individuals. White residents demonstrated on St Anna Well Road, with police breaking up the clash and over 21 people charged with offences.
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Dogs Return From Space Flight Marks Russian Breakthrough
Moscow reports two dogs safely landed after a 277 mile space flight in a one stage rocket. A Moscow Radio speaker said the mission advances manned cosmic travel by stabilizing rotation and improving conditions for astronauts. US scientists plan to use the moon as an atomic particle detector and to send a vehicle toward the sun, an official notes at the same time.
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