De Gaulle Signals Algeria Peace as Violence Flares
Paris AP reports President de Gaulle pledges to withdraw most French troops from Algeria and seek a sovereign, independent Algerian state while guarding France's interests. Riots erupted in Oran with fatalities as Europeans clash with troops. bombs hit relays in Bordeaux Toulouse Nimes Toulon and Constantine. secret talks with nationalist leaders continue in Tunis.
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de Gaulle
Algeria
Oran
Bordeaux
Toulouse
Nimes
Toulon
France
Constantine
Algiers
Tunis
Violence Sweeps Oran as De Gaulle Plan Triggers Riots
Violence surged in Oran as European settlers protest President de Gaulle’s plan for faster Algerian independence. Three killed, raising two day toll to six. Earlier clashes left two youths and a French marine dead. European shopkeepers closed briefly in mourning. A European policeman tracking the anti de Gaulle Secret Army Organization was shot while entering his ear.
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Oran
Algeria
de Gaulle
Anti-De Gaulle Secret Army
Flaming Crash Kills Eight in Oklahoma
A Friday night two car crash near Cordell Oklahoma killed eight people in the worst Oklahoma crash on record. Seven victims were in one car including the Elk City family of five.
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Elk City
U S Plans To Resume Nuclear Testing Soon
Washington reports describe the decision to resume atmospheric nuclear tests as imminent. Kennedy's final approval is awaited, with a Joint Task Force formed to coordinate tests and possible use of Christmas Island as a base.
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Washington
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United States
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Robert H. Booth
Defence Atomic Support Agency
Calgary murder death by own action claims two lives
A Calgary man and woman died Friday night in southeast Calgary in what RCMP describe as a murder death by own action. The deceased are Sherry Nickle, 26, and her estranged husband Lorne Nickle, 30. Their six year old child lived with Mr Nickle's parents.
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RCMP
Sherry Nickle
Lorne
Western World News Roundup Across Conflicts and Royal Talks
Seven British warships led by an aircraft carrier moved toward the Persian Gulf amid intelligence suggesting Iraq may seize Kuwait. Congo progress and Katanga secession doubts colored regional tensions as Belgium reopened ties with the Congo. Canada’s cabinet shifts centered on Quebec City with Jacques Flynn named minister of mines and technical surveys while speculative reports swirled around Fleming. An Atlantic storm disrupted dredge Cartagena and tug Foundation Vigilant rescue efforts. Royal notes announced visits to Canada by the Queen and Queen Mother with other royal plans. World briefs covered Laos, Indonesia, Kennedy bond aid, and a deadly bomb in Colombia as well as a recap of Debrett’s vs Kelly’s guides and a northern Canada week. A six day search recovered a missing iridium capsule, and Whitehorse fires marred Christmas. Edmonton and Calgary annexation outlines surfaced and regional drownings and disappearances reported in Ontario and New York state.
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Katanga
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Debrett
Kelly
Cyril Hankinson
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Hart Highway
Prince George
B.C
Industrial X-Ray Limited
Owteary
Whitehorse
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East German leader admits Soviet Army shaped state
East German Communist chief Ulbricht acknowledged in Pravda that Soviet Army presence made East German communization possible. He cited heavy losses from defections and flight of specialists costing nearly 40 percent of 1961 national income, while reinforcing the Berlin Wall rationale and linking reunification to overthrow of Adenauer.
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Communist Party
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Berlin
Ulbrichts
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Canadians See Subdued Festivities to Ring in 1962
The Canadian Press reports Canadians expect a subdued New Year 1962 with icy weather and Sunday Eve celebrations. Home gatherings favored as travel remains steady at the start of the long weekend. Temperatures sit near zero or below in Northern Ontario and the Prairies, while the Maritimes turn milder before a cold snap.
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Atlantic
Maritimes
Quebec
Ontario
Prairies
Kapuskasing
Winnipeg
Regina
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