Record Wheat Sale To Russia
Ottawa reports a record sale to the Soviet Union of 219 million bushels of Canadian wheat and about 20 million bushels in flour equivalent. The contract, worth over 615 million dollars, was to be signed in Ottawa and routed through the St. Lawrence docks. Officials say most wheat will go to the Soviet bloc for shipment from eastern ports to Vladivostok and other destinations.
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British trade group arrives in Peking to discuss China ties
A 16 member British business delegation arrived in Peking to seek expanded trade with China. Vice Minister Lu Hsu-Chang and trade officials welcomed the group, said to be the most significant British business visit to China in five years. The executives represent British industry and merchant houses in the 48 group formed nine years ago to promote trade with China.
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FATAL STUNT IN FRANKFURT REPORTS SHOWDOWN
Reporters quoted a spokesman saying about half of the firms present were already active as a parachute stuntman from France and a Chinese colleague joined. The diver died when his chute failed to open during a stunt in Frankfurt. Several British participants plan further appearances in Asia.
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Refresher Trip For Sir Eric Harri son LONDON
Australia House announced High Commissioner Sir Eric Harrison sailed from Southampton aboard the Canberra for a refresher trip home with Lady Harrison and the Australian women's cricket team. He will return to London by air toward the end of October and resume talks on his extended term to March 1964 after hip surgery.
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