Pope Paul VI Arrives in Australia to Warm Welcome
Thousands greet the frail pope as he lands in Sydney marking his first visit to Australia. Prime Minister Gorton lauds his fortitude after a long journey from Manila to Samoa and Australia. Crowds, tight security, and a calm reception followed as the pontiff prepared to meet Australian bishops and celebrate Masses at Randwick before continuing his 28,000 mile itinerary.
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Asian Bishops’ Conference
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Ferdinand Marcos
Philippines
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Navy raids POW camp frees 19 Viets
Saigon reports U S jet bombed and strafed a North Vietnamese antiaircraft position north of the DMZ as electronic gear indicated it targeted U S B52 bombers. The move described as protective reaction followed a raid freeing 19 prisoners of war.
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U S Naval ship fire at Holy Loch raises Scottish protests
A fire aboard the U S Navy Canopus at Holy Loch killed three sailors and prompted Labour MPs Frank McElhone and Norman Buchan to demand an immediate British inquiry into ship safety. Navy spokesmen said sabotage was unlikely and investigations continue while aerial actions in Indochina persist.
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West Renfrew
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Canopus
Thief pilots stolen turbojet to Puerto Rico via Venezuela
FBI seeks a red haired pilot who stole a Lehigh Cement turbojet from Jacksonville Airport. He flew to San Juan via Fort Lauderdale and Grand Turk Island, picked up four passengers, refueled in Caracas, and abandoned the plane outside San Juan.
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Grand Turk Island
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Texas
Jets collide on runway in Tel Aviv crash kills two
A TWA 707 cargo jet crashed while accelerating for takeoff at Lydda Airport striking an Israeli Stratocruiser being towed. The airport shut for nine hours. Two Israeli ground workers were killed and two injured, with one seriously. The TWA crew survived with minor injuries.
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D. Meyerhalz
Europe
Weather Update Shows Mild, Partly Cloudy Skies
The forecast notes milder temperatures with partly cloudy conditions today. Expect light showers possible later. coastal areas may see minor drizzle and cooler winds tonight.
Thanksgiving highway death toll falls below early forecast
The 102 hour Thanksgiving period ended with at least 623 highway deaths. Safety officials noted the toll was below early estimates of 670 to 770, and the National Safety Council predicted the holiday could be the safest on record. California led states with a record highway fatality count.
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Multi-vehicle crash delays Ohio Turnpike for hours
Traffic in the eastbound lane on the Ohio Turnpike slowed for nearly eight hours after two related collisions involving 10 vehicles on wet pavement near Black River Ridge. A driver lost control, struck a guardrail, and cars and tractor trailers collided in a chain reaction. Several people were hospitalized with injuries. one driver and two passengers were listed in fair or good condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital.
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Elyria Memorial
Elyria Memorial Hospital
19 Feared Dead in California Rains
Los Angeles AP report notes 19 dead or missing after a 24 hour drenching storm in Southern California. Strong winds and mudslides closed highways as travelers headed home from Thanksgiving visits amid a record holiday toll.
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