Congo unrest erupts in mass killings and looting
Reports describe mass killings rape and looting in Congo with troops from the government forces clashing with rebels. UN and Belgian bases face shutdowns as international reaction grows and Soviet officials condemn Western actions.
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Moscow
Taas
Russia
Hammutskiveld
U.N. Security Council
U.N
Belgium
Congo
Kuandsoy
Hanyimarskiocd
Bine
Hammtast Jpeld
Belainn Werselines
Hse Conen
Conpo
Four Asia awardees named in Manila ceremony
Four outstanding men in Asia received this year’s 10 090 dollars prize at a Manila event. Honorees include Malayan Crime Minister Funk dat Rahman for community leadership and Dr O C James Yen for education and rural development. Sir Henry Holland and his son Dy Renal Holland were cited for public service.
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Asia
Manila
Pakistan
Frontier
Funk Dat Rahman
O-C
James Yen
Henry Holland
Dy Renal Holland
Blossoms Flourish as Canberra Welcomes First Day of Spring
Trees along Northbourne Avenue near the home of Mr and Mrs A Leckie were in full bloom yesterday marking the first day of spring. The flowering trees attract visitors and photographers as spring arrives in Canberra.
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Canberra
Six airline hostesses chosen for Swiss fair
The fair opens on Sept 10 with Qantas Empire Airways, Trans Australia Airlines, and Australian National Airways each providing two hostesses for Lausanne. One speaks French and German and other languages. They wear airline uniforms and will guide visitors to exhibits and answer questions about Australia. This marks the first time Australian hostesses represent the country at an international fair.
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Qantas Empire Airways
Anttawna
Trans Australia Airlines
Lausanne
Australia
Australian Girls Fall Short in Olympic Sprint Trials
Australian athletes faced disappointment as Marlene Mathews advanced to the semi finals only after hard battles while Duggan and Cuthbert failed to secure top spots in the quarter finals. Wilma Rudolph dominated, with Atkina Leons Hyntain and others winning their heats amid three false starts.
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Duggan
Brisbane
Sunshine Express
Cuthbert
Australia
Marlene Mathews
Mramge Gory
Jon Way
Neues
Wilma Rudolph
Tpain
Strapeling
Wilrih Ruvlolih
Mathews
Maria Atkina
Ian Leons
Dorothy Hyntain
Britain
Dupgan
Feiler
Wieczorek
Dupron
Irl
Dipean
Hyman
Thele Faikiteo
Benty
Mor
Ian
Rudolph
Breskina
Lung
Alhough
Popes
Australia Dominates Early Aquatic Events in Open Meet
In the men's 400 metres freestyle final M Rose wins with J Koulrads second. D Thiele shows in the 300 metres backstroke. N Hayes and K Berry reach the final in the 200 metres butterfly. 5 000 metres heats see A Thomas third and W Phantas plus J Womit with D Duggan and M Mathews among others advancing or eliminated in later rounds. Rowing sees Australia enter semi finals in the coxless pairs.
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M. Rose
J. Koulrads
Winal
D. Thiele
N. Hayes
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Kanina
Katanga
Are
Central Congo
Rome
Pat Duggan
Detty Ebert
K. Berry
Thomas
W. Phantas
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