Saturn I launch delayed by fuel line problems
The Saturn I mission was postponed 48 hours from 10 a.m. to Wednesday due to a fuel line obstruction in the first stage and a prior hydrogen line leak. NASA said a flange from a recent test apparently was not removed. A successful flight could give the United States an early lead in the space race.
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Fla
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Space Agency
U.S
Russia
Echo II satellite hailed in joint US Soviet space efforts
A Russian scientist lauded the Echo II communications satellite as a step toward cooperative space experiments. The 135 foot balloon explored space on its second day as signals bounced off Echo II from multiple locations. NASA noted several safe experiments, while a full US-Soviet radio link was still days away.
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U.S
Soviet Union
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
United States
Queen and Prince Philip Visit Canada in October
The Queen and Prince Philip will tour Charlottetown and Quebec City from October 6 to October 12, with official confirmation announced today. They travel to Canada amid royal duties and public engagements.
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Ottawa
Prince Philip
Charlottetown
Quebec City
Missing Hat messenger linked to Ottawa Mayors
The Ottawa Citizen reports a missing emissary of Mayor Harry Weiner to Mayor Charlotte Whitton of Ottawa. A last photo shows the courier carrying a sign from Hat businessmen, amid fears he perished in a pothole during his dangerous mission.
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Charlotte Whitton
Ottawa
The
Ottawa Citizen
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Weiner
Ald. Gordon
Sissons
British troops keep peace in East Africa after mutinies
In Kenya Tanganyika and Uganda British forces buffer unrest after mutinies by former Queen's African Rifles troops. Investigations continue into a possible master plan amid tensions following Zanzibar's coup. 3500 troops held order. four Black soldiers died in clashes. Tanganyika and Uganda leaders recalled British aid.
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Missionaries evacuated as Congo strife widens
UN helicopters continued to evacuate missionaries trapped in Kwilu province amid guerrilla attacks led by Pierre Mulele. Reports confirm deaths of Miss Irene Ferrel and three Belgian missionaries, with several stations evacuated and others burned or looted.
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United Nations
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Canada
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Mangungu
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Iwungu
Harvey Barkman
Steinbach
Man
Mukedi
Kitwit
Ikiofa
Peter Buller
American Congo
France Recognizes Communist China in Break with Chiang Regime
Washington reports the U S State Department called Paris move an unfortunate step while reaffirming support for the Republic of China on Formosa and Viet Nam. Paris announces diplomatic ties with Beijing and ambassadors to be exchanged within three months. The two Chinas policy raises possible strain with Chiang Kai shek’s government.
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Canada expected to back Red China at UN vote
An informant says Canada will likely vote to admit Communist China to the United Nations this fall while keeping Nationalist China in the UN. Diplomats say recognition would not be immediate or automatic and a firm decision is expected by November.
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De Gaulle launches twin offensives to expand French influence
Paris outlines a two China policy linking Asia and Latin America as part of a broader plan to restore France’s political and economic clout since losing its empire. The strategy includes recognizing Communist China, a Mexico visit March 16–19, and a South America tour with a Brazil visit planned next fall.
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de Gaulle
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Brazil
Social Credit plans new federally chartered Vancouver bank
Vancouver based bank project announced in the throne speech aims for a federal charter to operate across provinces. Directors will include one Social Credit member and four businessmen with capital described as many times 50 million dollars. The government will be a minority shareholder and plans signal a shareholder led bank. Dr Ralph Loffmark of UBC is mentioned as a possible government representative on the board.
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Social Credit Party
Robert Bonner
Ottawa
British Columbia
B.C
Social Credit
W. A. C. Bennett
Bonner
Ralph Loffmark
University of British Columbia
MacKey backs Hunter as Liberal lead grows
Ronald C. MacKey of Camrose said no leadership convention is needed after David Hunter led the Alberta Liberal Party following his Jan. 20 byelection loss in Three Hills. The Alberta Young Liberal Association expressed full confidence in Hunter at a weekend executive meeting in Red Deer.
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Alberta
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Alberta Young Liberal Association
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Camrose
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Three Hills
Four Die in Calgary Fire In Infant Tragedy
Calgary police report a Sunday blaze killed four infants and left a fifth in serious condition. Charmayne Vince aged 19 months and siblings Heather Kevin and David Bjorkman died. Mothers escaped. Melvin Bjorkman, 3 months, was revived and hospitalised in serious condition.
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Racial demonstrations greet touring UN group
In downtown Atlanta a Sunday wave of racial demonstrations ended with the arrest of scores of people, many Black students, and injuries to seven, including a Negro on a broken leg and a policeman with a head wound. The UN sub commission observed clashes outside Leb's restaurant.
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Downttown
United Nations
H. A. Wagner
Leb’s
New York
Morris Abram
U.S
Commission
Mohammed Mudawi
Sudan
UN Group
Peking gains breakthrough in UN seat bid with France recognition
France's recognition of Communist China is seen as a major breakthrough in Beijing's bid for a United Nations seat. Analysts caution that securing enough votes hinges on shifts in member positions, with past votes showing narrow margins and required procedural changes for a two thirds majority.
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China
Peking
General Assembly
Japan again rules out big trade rise with Communist bloc
Japan told the United States at a cabinet committee session that its trade with the Communist bloc would not grow significantly. Tokyo pledged to extend similar credit terms to China as Europe, noting bloc output and exchange limits constrain trade. Japan linked any tariff concessions to Western partner moves in the Kennedy round talks.
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