Officials Move To Halt Gun Running To Katanga
Premier Sir Roy Welensky and Northern Rhodesia Governor Sir Evelyn Howe agree to tighten border controls to stop arms and personnel from crossing into Katanga. They say measures include bolstering border posts and denying UN allegations of arms shipments. Local clashes and UN patrol incidents are reported in Elisabethville as Katanga lawmakers return to Leopoldsburg.
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Union Miniere Denies Arms Aid to Katanga Seccession
Brussels based Union Miniere du Haut Katanga rejects US and UN charges that it supplied arms or war equipment to Katanga. The company cites statements by Mahmoud Kharri and R. Mennen Williams and argues it has not engaged in political or military activities. A UN report accuses its complex of aiding attacks on UN personnel in Elisabethville.
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Moise) Tshombe
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Sture Linner
Reds To Help Flood Victims
A group of Soviet doctors and contagious disease specialists will be flown to Leopoldville this Saturday to aid Congolese flood victims, Tass reported. The mission underscores Soviet support for relief amid the eastern Congo crisis.
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Reuters
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Kalonji Loses Immunity in Congo State Dispute
The Congolese National Assembly stripped King Kalonji of South Kasai of parliamentary immunity amid accusations of maltreating political opponents. ACP said the decision, made Thursday, sparked nervousness among Baluba in Leopoldville. Kalonji’s arrest was reportedly imminent after he vanished on Thursday. He proclaimed an autonomous South Kasai in 1960 and wielded authority over Baluba with Forminiere diamond revenues backing his state.
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Tshombe reports Congo attack on Katanga forces
President Moise Tshombe said Central Congo government troops aided by UN Canberra jets attacked Katangan forces in Kongolo. He alleged continued strikes, with casualties on both sides, and said recon flights targeted Kapona while a ceasefire had held since December 18.
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Common Market Ministers Deliberate Tariff Cut Hurdles
Brussels ministers from six member states discuss a 30 percent tariff reduction planned for the second four year stage. France presses for farm policy decrees before approval, threatening a veto that could delay the program by a year. West Germany opposes France on farm policy principles as talks extend likely another month.
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Dallas Doctor Claims Lab Kill of TB Cause
Dallas physician reports a laboratory method to destroy the tuberculosis agent, according to a Dallas Morning News copyright article. The discovery aims to neutralize the pathogen and advance TB research in medical science.
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Indonesia expands navy with wartime ships amid West New Guinea push
Indonesia announces it is bolstering its navy with cruisers destroyers and submarines from Yugoslavia Poland and other sources to aid liberation of Dutch New Guinea with three ships already in Indonesian waters. Ministry says crews remain on alert as indirect peace talks unfold in The Hague.
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De Gaulle Plans Major Algeria Troop Withdrawals
President de Gaulle announced a yearend radio speech that most French army forces would be withdrawn from Algeria in 1962 and that Algeria would become sovereign and independent. He said France would regroup troops in Europe and modernize its forces, with aims to guarantee essential interests in return for cooperation.
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New Year Holiday Shutdown Mail News Schedule
The publication will not publish on Monday due to the New Year holiday. It will resume normal publication on Tuesday after Saturday edition.
Smallpox Alert After Passenger Found In London
Britain enlisted the World Health Organization to track airline passengers after Ismet Khan 24 who flew from Karachi to London via Paris was diagnosed with smallpox. Forty others on the flight and several on the connecting legs were urged to seek vaccination as concerns rose over possible widespread exposure.
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Prairie Moisture Remains Low After Driest April to November
Ottawa CP report says prairie moisture is low after the driest April to November in 77 years. Agriculture Minister Alvin Hamilton notes fall rains helped Southwest Alberta and Manitoba but crop prospects are less promising than last year. Snowfall totals eight to 12 inches and spring rains could alter conditions. Final payment on the 1960-61 barley crop will be issued in January as the government works with provinces and dairy groups to trim production to balance demand.
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Alvin Hamilton
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Manitoba
Cabinet's Quebec meeting fuels observers' chatter
The federal cabinet met in Quebec City at the Citadel for two hours, with Prime Minister Diefenbaker returning to Ottawa and ministers dispersing for the New Year weekend. Key outcomes include Jacques Flynn promoted to mines minister and Dorion sworn in as president of the Privy Council, while Leslie Frost and Walter Aseltine receive new privy council roles.
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National Library Advisory Council
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France recalls teachers amid Egypt school seizures
Paris reports the French government recalling teachers abroad after the United Arab Republic seized three French run schools in Cairo, Mali, and Alexandria. The UAR also will not renew visas for French nationals after expiry.
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Reuters
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European payroll heists shock London in wild robbery spree
A gang stole two payrolls totaling 320000 dollars and a third payroll of 15000 pounds as a post office employee blocked their car. The largest haul, 16500 pounds, came from a North Wembley ramp works where a Watchman was tied up and a safe blown. Four more robbers assaulted guards at a labor ministry payroll, escaping with 3500 pounds. A failing raid hit a central London branch post office.
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Laos princes scrap talks on coalition in Vientiane
In Vientiane Premier Prince Souvanna Phouma and Prince Souphanouvong urged renewed talks with Prince Boun Oum after a failed meeting. The trio discussed forming a neutralist coalition as talks shifted toward a possible Geneva meeting under international mediation.
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