Icelandic Gunboat Clash Near Reykjavik Escalates Diplomatic Row
The Anglo Icelandic dispute flared when the Icelandic gunboat Thor and vessels boarded a British trawler Lifeguard, drawing a British frigate Eastbourne into action. Police arrested several outside the Embassy amid protests as the Maria Julia steamed off after a brief battle.
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Jack Mawer
British H Bomb Test Claims Megaton Yield
Informed sources in London report Britain may have successfully exploded a high yield thermonuclear device in the Pacific. The test, potentially Britain’s 19th, follows earlier low yield trials and fits a government roadmap toward rapid completion of a new nuclear program amid talks of an international ban and control.
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Britain
Pacific
Lons
Vali
Vtain
Soviet Threats Rally Red Chinese Over Formosa Defense
Soviet paper Ivestia claims no U.S. threats can deter Chinese rights to Formosa and offshore islands. In Los Angeles Senator Humphrey warns U.S. defense could draw into war as Khrushchev allies push for a summit including Red China and UN membership. U.S. officials report Communist artillery and a blockade near Quemoy with heavy Nationalist reinforcement attempts foiled.
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Los Angeles
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Taipei
Roland Smoot
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U.P.I
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U P
Charles Smith
Quemoys
Quemoy
Verwoerd Seen as Extreme in London Papers
London newspapers reacted coolly to Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd’s selection as South Africa’s new prime minister. The Daily Telegraph called him the most extreme and intransigent candidate who supports apartheid. The News Chronicle likened his party to Herrenvolk Nazis. Cape Times noted widespread apprehension across the country and cabinet.
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Reuter
Hendrik Verwoerd
South Africa
Daily Telegraph
The
News Chronicle
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Capetown
Cape Times
Fascists Blamed For U K Riots In Notting Hill
London reporters say crowds rallied in Notting Hill with suspected fascist influence behind several nights of riots. Police reinforced patrols and spot-checked crowds amid claims fascist organizers may be involved and editorial warnings about fascist agitation.
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Notting Hill
News Chronicle
Special Branch
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LF Eo Pis
The
Daily Sketch
Teddy Boys
British Union
Oswald Mosley
British Union of Fascists
Frank Pilgrim
Caribbean Welfare Service
B.B.C
the Times
Britain
British Black Knight rocket to test satellite launch at Woomera
The Woomera range near Adelaide will host a night test of a new British Black Knight rocket. If weather cooperates, the rocket will reach 300 to 400 miles for optical tracking and radar observation. Top Weapons Research Establishment officials will attend and radar will follow the ascent.
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Woomera
Weapons Research Establishment
Woomera Range
Britain
Sabre jets set Townsville to Darwin speed record
Four Sabre jets from No 78 Wing Williamtown flew 1 050 miles to Darwin in two hours 20 minutes on a Mobility trial. Led by Group Captain G A Cooper DFC, they reportedly climbed to 40 000 ft for much of the flight, establishing a new time record for the distance.
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G. A. Cooper
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Cooper
Nasser on Rights of Red China in Cairo Speech
President Nasser of the United Arab Republic condemned U S aggression toward Red China during a televised address in Cairo. He argued Formosa is part of China and urged China to reclaim its territory in a speech opening the Egyptian Federation Council.
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Nasser
United Arab Republic
United States
Painting stolen from Parliament House in Moscow links
A painting titled Whitehall, London by J. W. Topman Vinall was stolen from Parliament House basement. A pink note reading From Russia with Love and a red card with hammer and sickle accompanied the theft. Police suspect the same thief as a Monday incident. painting not yet recovered.
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Whitehall
London
Parliament House
Russia
Caumrache
Crash Victim Identified In Tamworth Wreck
Tamworth police identified the victim as William George Johnson 23 of Carlisle Avenue Ashfield in a crash on the New England Highways. His semi trailer loaded with plywood ran off an embankment and burst into flames.
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William George Johnson
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Ashfield
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