Katanga Truce Seems Unlikely After Kennedy Action
UN forces launched a major operation against Katanga forces in Elisabethville on Thursday night. The UN spokesman said the first objective was achieved with no casualties and aims to restore freedom of movement for UN personnel and maintain order. Diplomats doubted a ceasefire between the UN and Katanga despite Kennedy's intervention.
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UN Attack Intensifies Katanga Conflict at Elisabethville
Reuters reports a UN fighter jet bombarded Camp Tshombe as ground fighting raged around Katanga's parliament in Elisabethville. A full scale UN offensive was anticipated, with Katanga claiming to repulse earlier actions and civilians taking cover amid shelling and machine-gun fire.
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Bus Train Collision Probed In Colorado
Colorado officials investigate a fatal school bus train crash near Greeley that killed 20 children. Authorities consider overload and frosted windows as contributing factors while 13 children remain in hospital. The 60 passenger bus was on an 8:05 a.m. crossing with a 79 mph train.
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Monarchs appoint manager to run club
Medicine Hat Monarchs name Bill Copeman, former Arena Gardens assistant manager, as general manager at a Thursday meeting. Grant Hall says all players were contacted and support the appointment, with plans for players to assist in administration and operations. President E. W. Macdonald envisions a players' hockey club sharing work and any profits among players while he remains president.
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Eichmann Sentenced to Death by Hanging in Israel
The Jerusalem court ruled Adolf Eichmann, ex Gestapo officer, to be hanged for crimes against the Jewish people and humanity. Appeals process could take months, with potential clemency through the Israeli president.
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United States Fights to Keep Nationalist China Out of UN
The General Assembly planned a late vote on China’s UN seat with four key motions. The United States aimed to use its substance resolution to secure a simple majority and block both the Soviet expulsion proposal and the neutralist amendment granting the seat to Peking.
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Five Huffman Children Die in Ontario House Fire
Waterford Ontario. Five Huffman children died when a fire struck their home early today. Two other children escaped and were unharmed on the front porch. The victims ranged from 18 months to 12 years, with the parents away at the time. Police say suffocation is possible as the blaze caused little exterior damage and the cause remains undetermined.
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Army course graduates dispute pay at Patterson Armouries
Dispute erupts as six week Canadian Army survival course graduates rally over pay. Men claim underpayment versus advertised $173 monthly rate. some name lawyers and threaten action. Major McQueen and a paymaster defend the government stance noting eligibility from Nov 6 and payments totaling about $242.20 after deductions.
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Medicine Hat airport deemed not safe. city seeks federal handoff
The city of Medicine Hat announces to the federal government that the airport is unsafe in its current condition and plans to disclaim responsibility as of March 1, 1962. Mayor Harry Weiner and the finance committee will wire Transport Canada and MP Ted Brunsden requesting a transfer of duty back to the federal government after hearings in Regina.
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Final Brief Heard Final Brief Heard REGINA opening of Saskatchewan Airlines case
Regina reports the Pacific Western Airlines case ended and Saskatchewan Government Airways opened. Thomas P. Fox, PWA vice chairman, stated ownership now rests with the board and promised financing for current operations and potential further funding if approved. PWA faced heavy losses in 1960 61 from lost DEW line contracts totaling about 3.5 million.
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