Canadian fair opens on St Lawrence islands with global pavilions
The dramatic two island world’s fair opens with 62 nations represented across five continents. Pearson lights the event as Gov Gen Michener leads Canadian dignitaries through lavish exhibits. The $9.3 million U S pavilion by Buckminster Fuller and the $15 million Russian pavilion compete for attention across a peace bridge with space and tech displays. Officials expect 85 million visitors.
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St. Lawrence River Islands
Pearson
Roland Michener
U.S
Buckminster, Fuller
Wilson Indicates Britain May Seek Entry to European Market
Prime Minister Harold Wilson told Labor MPs Britain should play a full part in Europe as talks on joining the European Common Market proceed. He said cabinet review is due next week and stressed consultation with his party and safeguarding Commonwealth interests. Emmanuel Shinwell warned the move could be risky.
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Harold Wilson
Britain
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Wilson
Emmanuel Shinwell
Greece Junta Says It Acted Without King Knowledge
Greek military rulers acknowledge they seized power six days ago without informing King Constantine. Col George Papadopoulos says the action was rapid and the king was told only after the fact. The regime promises true democracy and social reforms but cites no election date.
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Local Newspaper Text Fragments From Auction and Schedule
Fragmentary OCR of a newspaper page shows scattered phrases about mornings and evenings, sales or events. Names, times, or venues are unclear, but the legible bits hint at schedules and notices without a coherent story or complete details.
Expo 67 Opens as Montreal Prepares for Centennial Year
Millions are expected to visit Expo 67 in Montreal to celebrate Canada’s centennial with cultural events and international participation. U Thant calls Expo 67 a milestone for cooperation as world leaders including de Gaulle Queen Elizabeth II and Haile Selassie are slated to attend. Despite early construction and a security strike the opening ceremony proceeded with speeches by Dupuy Drapeau Johnson and Pearson. Guards, lodgings, and transit hiccups troubled some guests but officials promise fixes as the fair launches with bands rockets and Royal Canadian Air Force stunts to entertain Friday’s visitors.
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Thant
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Jean Drapeau
Quebec
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Anti Mao revolt erupts in northwest China reports say
AP dispatches claim a deputy commander led a coup in Tsinghai Province killing or wounding over 200 Maoists. Earlier reports from Kansu plus border areas hint at a widening power struggle as walls posters note mutinies and troop movements.
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Liu
Sining
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Signals Sought From Spacefolk
Soviet astronomer Nikolai Kardashev said new attempts to tune in on signals from intelligent beings in outer space will be made this year using a highly sensitive multichannel receiver. Tass quoted Kardashev as vice chairman of the Search for Signals from Nonterrestrial Civilizations, speaking at a meeting of Soviet physicists.
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Kardashev
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Dutch Royal Birth a Boy Brings Nation Joy
Crown Princess Beatrix gave birth to a son at Academic Hospital with Prince Claus present. The birth marked the first male heir since 1851 and sparked public celebrations despite some resistance to Claus’s German wartime service. Cannons boomed 101 times as cheers rose from hundreds gathered outside the hospital.
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Bernhard
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Utrecht
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16 Killed In Crash Of Indonesian Plane
A Mindanao crash killed at least 16 aboard an Indonesian oil firm Persero Perti plane on a demonstration flight. Two survived. The aircraft owned by Permana crashed near Bukidnon Airport. cause was not known.
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UPI
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Permana
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