Sukarno Survives Bomb Blast Presses West New Guinea Takeover
Indonesian President Sukarno escaped unharmed after a bomb killed three and wounded 25 in Makassar while he led a four day Celebes tour to press plans to seize West New Guinea. He inspected a military base and pledged invasion if the Dutch do not cede the territory.
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West New Guinea
Dutch New Guinea
J.M.A.H. Luns
Indonesia may invade West New Guinea to force Dutch exit
Indonesian Ambassador L N Palar said Indonesia will take military action if negotiations fail to transfer West Irian to Indonesian sovereignty. He warned of possible Soviet aid if the campaign stalls and suggested Australia could face a U.S. response if it attacks Indonesia.
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Australia
Snowslide Kills Three Siblings in Quebec Cliff Fall
Two sisters and their brother died Sunday when a 75-foot cliff collapsed sending 10 feet of snow onto them while they played near the edge in Quebec.
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Dutch Down On U S Ambassador Sparks Hague Furor
In The Hague the U S ambassador to Indonesia Howard P. Jones faced criticism after reports he shouted freedom at a Sukarno rally and sang Smiles with his guitar. Dutch officials consider asking Washington for an explanation amid notes of West New Guinea seizure and court jester labels.
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West New Guinea
Netherlands
Joseph Luns
Washington
Dutch Forces Ready for Invasion Threat in New Guinea
Dutch intelligence says no major invasion force present near West New Guinea but warns Indonesia would face a long logistical assault if it attacked. West New Guinea garrisons, destroyers and frigates form the first defense with air cover from Neptune aircraft and Hunter jets observed on Biak Island. A mobile marine striking force may be in the invasion area, with reinforcement contingent on political decisions.
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West New Guinea
Dutch New Guinea
Chrysler Workers Vote Strike at Chrysler Canada
Windsor Ontario United Auto Workers vote 890 to 10 to strike if talks fail. Four thousand UAW members at Chrysler Canada Limited could be affected. 900 voters braved cold weather to cast ballots. Key issues include a slowdown, 18-cent hourly raise over three years, and a three year contract with yearly renegotiation potential on non monetary matters. A strike date follows seven days after January 31 and seven days after the conciliation board report.
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Sabena Jet Intercepted by Soviet Fighters Forced to Land
A Sabena Caravelle with 27 aboard was intercepted near the Turkish-Soviet border and forced to land at Yerevan after being followed by Soviet MiGs. Officials in Istanbul and Brussels report all aboard safe, including one American passenger, with conflicting accounts of voluntary vs forced landing. In the Netherlands, a fog-bound express train crash in Woerden kills at least 90, injures many, as rescue teams search twisted wreckage near Utrecht. Premier De Quay tours the scene as nationwide mourning spreads.
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Utrecht
Jan de Quay
Sinking of Sabac Claims 28 Yugoslav Sailors
Fifty miles off Dunkerque the freighter Sabac sank after a midnight collision with the Dorington Court in dense fog. Seventeen bodies recovered. 11 missing, six saved. Rescue vessels, an RAF plane, and the Hampton Ferry aided in a grim salvage with crews pulled from icy water.
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Vancouver man held on fraud conspiracy charges
Bail of 10000 dollars was set for George Heller after he was returned to Vancouver by the gambling squad. He faces conspiracy and fraud charges connected to a dice game alleged to have cost a Calgary visitor nearly 17000 dollars between November 27 and 30. Harris and Kline remain free on bail. Trial is set for January 29.
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Edmonton
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Calgary
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Yugoslav Earthquake Kills Two
A strong earthquake in south western Yugoslavia killed two people and injured many more. Makarska suffered the worst damage with casualties and over 10 injuries. About 400 were left homeless as villages were demolished and aid rushed in amid a series of quakes.
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Caribbean
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Split
Ottawa Favored for Commonwealth Prime Ministers Meet
A New Zealand newspaper reports Ottawa as the preferred site for the next Commonwealth prime ministers conference, instead of London. Prime Minister Diefenbaker dodged comments on London interest and any reluctance from Commonwealth countries, saying he had no comment at the moment as he headed to a cabinet meeting.
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Ottawa
London
Diefenbaker
Montreal Police Seek Hoodlums After Two Fatal Weekend Attacks
Montreal police hunt four assailants linked to a protection gang after two weekend killings. Charlies Ottis, 42, died from multiple fractures in hospital after intervening in a dispute at Belle Humeur Tavern during a weekly dues collection. Joseph LeClerc, 42, owner of Mount Royal Restaurant, was found dead from blows to the head with a soft drink bottle, with family unable to reach him by phone.
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Ottis
Belle Humeur
Joseph LeClerc
Mount Royal
ORB Seeks Germ Warfare Safeguard at Suffield
Ottawa reports Canadian defence scientists search for automatic warning and detection methods for biological threats. Suffield, Alberta, hosts Defense Research Board experiments as part of NATO efforts to counter biology and chemical weapon risks. Research aims to identify agents and protective measures amid debates on potential limited wartime use and the challenge of distinguishing bio threats from normal air.
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