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Oct. 10, 1954 - Trieste agreement signed: photo shows Signor Brosio, the Italian ambassador, arriving as no. 1 Carlton Gardens, the foreign secretary's official residence, for today's signing of the Trieste agreement

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Oct. 10, 1954 - New Minister Of Works

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Oct. 10, 1954 - Sea Hawk With Folded Wings: The Hawker” Sea Hawk,” the British Navy's first folding-wing jet interceptor was designed primarily as a carrier-borne fighter. It is said to combine a high top speed and rate of climb with long endurance and handling ease at any speed

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Oct. 10, 1954 - The Bergman Children have fun - in a London Park. Riding their Tricycles: While their famous mother Ingrid Bergman plays the title role in” St. Joan” at the Stoll Theatre, the twins Isabelle and Ingrid with four year old Robertino have a fine time in a London Park

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Oct. 10, 1954 - Preview Of The International Motor Show. Laya Raki With The Hudson” Italia”

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Oct. 10, 1954 - Reception for Ingrid Bergman: A reception for Ingrid Bergman, was held at the Savoy Hotel Today. She arrived in London last night, for her appearance as Joan in Honegger's Opera Joan of Arc at the Stake. which opens at the Stall Theatre on October 20th. Her leading man will be Valentine Dyals

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Oct. 10, 1954 - Batsman Is Replaced By Mirror: In use on British aircraft carriers is a new invention which is expected to replace that familiar flight deck figure, the” batsman” It consists of a large curved mirror which the pilot watches when he approaches the carrier from astern. A blob of light is projected into this mirror from a group of lights in the afterpart of the carrier, and if t he pilot keeps this blob in line with a row of lights on either side of the mirror he is sure of landing at the correct angle to the deck

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Oct. 10, 1954 - THE PRESIDENT MAKES THE FIRST STROK.. BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP IN BUENOS AIRES. General Juan D. Peron - Dictator of the Argentina recently inaugurated the World Billiards Championship at the famous Luna Park, Buenos Aires.. Keystone Photo Shows: - General Peron smiles as he makes the first stroke to open the championships

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Oct. 10, 1954 - Emperor of Ethiopia At Westminster Abbey. Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, who arrived in London on a State visit, went to Westminster Abbey, where he laid a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior. Bippa Photo Shows: - Haile Selassie seen laying a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey

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Oct. 10, 1954 - Italian Film Festival Opens In London Queen Attends Royal Gala Premiere of” Neapolitan Fantasy”: The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Margaret attended the Royal Gala premiere of” Neapolitan Fantasy” at the Tivali Theatre this evening, to mark the opening of the Italian Film Festival in London

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Oct. 10, 1954 - THE COLNE MALE VOICE CHOIR IN LONDON. REHEARSAL ON RAILWAY PLATFORM.. The Cologne Male Voice Choir of 180 singers arrived at Victoria this afternoon and were welcomed by the German Charge D'Affaires.. This is the first post war visit to Britain - and as the choir members are all amateur they are using their annual holiday for the tour. The first performance is at the Festival Hall on October 31st.. Keystone Photo Shows: - Wilhelm Pitz Conducts the Choir on the platform at Victoria Station this afternoon

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Oct. 10, 1954 - The Alamein Reunion At The Empire Pool Wembley. Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery presided over the Alamein Reunion held at the Empire Pool, Wembley, to celebrate the twelfth anniversary of the battle that marked the turning point of the war

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Oct. 10, 1954 - The Alamein Reunion at the Empire Pool Wembley: Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery presided over the Alamein Reunion held at the Empire Pool, Wembley, this evening to celebrate the twelfth anniversary of the battle that marked the turning point of the war

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Oct. 10, 1954 - Six members of the moslem brotherhood executed on Cairo for their attempt to assassinate Nasser ~ members of the Revoluntionary Council

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Oct. 10, 1954 - Russian Athletes In Training At The White City.: Sixty-nine Russian athletes, including eight world records-holders, arrived in London yesterday to compete against a London athletes side at a floodlit match at the White City next Wednesday. They went along there today to do some training

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Oct. 10, 1954 - International Motor Show at Earl's Court. Keystone Photo Shows: General view at the International Motor Show at Earl's Court this afternoon after Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery had performed the opening ceremony

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Oct. 13, 1954 - 13-10-54 Duke of Edinburgh opens new electronics laboratories. Keystone Photo Shows: The Duke of Edinburgh has a wide grin on his face as he listens to the speech by Mr. J.W. Toothill, General Manager in Scotland, when he opened the new Ferranti Electronics Laboratories in Edinburgh

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Oct. 19, 1954 - Boxing at Harringay. Jake Tuli v Dai Dower? The Flyweight Championship of the British Empire between Jake Tuli (South Africa), the holder, and Dai Dower (Wales), took place this evening at Harringay. Bippa Photo Shows: Jake Tuli sends out a right, during the fight tonight

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Oct. 25, 1954 - Emperor Of Ethiopia Visits Sandhurst Academy. Duke Of Kent Takes Part In Parade.: Haile Selassie the Emperor of Ethiopia paid a visit to the Royal Military Academy - Sandhurst this afternoon for a tour of inspection

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Jan. 01, 1955 - Silvana Mangano gives birthday party for her eldest daughter; Silvana Mangano, the Italian film star, who is expecting a baby in February, gave a birthday party to her eldest daughter, Veronica, on her fifth birthday, at her home in Rome. The party was gay affair Veronica and her three year old sister Isabella, who invited their little friends. Silvana Mangano served all the children and helped Veronica to cut her birthday cake

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Jan. 01, 1955 - Celebration Of Indian Republic Day. “At Hone” At India House: Mrs. Vimaya Lakshmi Pandit, the Indian High Commissioner in London and sister of the Indian Prime Minister - held an” At Home” at India House this morning in honour of the Indian Republic Day - which ma ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ the 5th. anniversary of the Indian Republic

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Jan. 01, 1955 - Mayor of Amman visits Mansion House: Fahran Fasha Shbelat, the Mayor of Amman who is here as guest of the British Council today paid a visit to the Mansion House to meet the Lord Mayor of London

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Jan. 01, 1955 - Jeanna Grain leaves for America: Famous film star Jeanne Crain, with her husband, Paul Brinkman, and their four children left Waterloo in the s.s. Liberte boat-train entrout for America

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Jan. 01, 1955 - LANDAU GOLD ABOARD - BOUNDFOR AUSTRALIA. The queen's racehorse, LANDAU, which was sold to Australian, Mr. E.A. Underwood for 21,000 - this morning went aboard the Port Fremantle, at King George V Dock, London, KEYSTONE PHOTO SHOWS: - LANDAU seen with apprentice CLIFFORD LINES, 19 - who will ccompany the hords to Australia - seen at King George V Dock, London this morning

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Jan. 01, 1955 - Two Injured As B.E.A. Viscount Airliner Crashes On Take-Off At London Airport. The pilot and one passenger were injured when a B.E.A. Viscount airliner crashed on the take-off at London Airport. The aircraft had taken a wrong turning on to a disused runway in mistake for the main take-off runway during the fog. It crashed into a barrier and ended up between a hangar and some builder's huts. One engine was thrown on to a stack of scrap metal. There were 25 passengers aboard the aircraft including two children. Keystone Photo Shows: - The scene at London Airport showing the damaged plane amid the wreckage of the huts

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Jan. 01, 1955 - President Coty Meets New President of the French assembly: M. Schneiter (left) the newly elected President of the French Assembly, during the official visit he paid to President Coty (right) with the members of the Bureau of the assembly this morning

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Jan. 01, 1955 - Rehearsals for” The Midsummer Marriage”... Opera that Baffles everybody - even the performers: Rehearsals were held at Covent Garden this morning of” The Midsummer Marriage” - by Michael Tippett. The Stage settings have been designed by sculpture Barbara Hepworth - and the lead is played by Australian soprano Joan Sutherland. After a week of rehearsal - even the singers themselves on finding it difficult to understand the idea behind the opera

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Jan. 01, 1955 - E.1 Souvenirs can go underground if authorities act; Production of Scottish” Elizabeth 1 'Coronation souvenirs, sponsored by the Covenant Association, will go underground if there is any interference from the authorities and can be switched to another factory within 12 hours, Mr. William Bowie, Edinburg Covenanter, has stated, Meanwhile the manufacture of wool and silk head square continues at the” secret” Edinburgh factory. Mr. Ian Hamilton, of the stone of destiny” fame, travels to Edinburg this week to confer with other Covenanter on additional designs. They hope to” flood” Scotland with” Elizabeth 1” souvenirs and also to distribute them widely in England

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Jan. 01, 1955 - Arms cargo for Egypt goes aboard” Star of Suez”.: Throughout yesterday dockers worked overtime loading military equipment aboard the” Star of Suez” which is due to sail for Egypt on Friday. The Prime Minister has agreed to meet Mr. Gaitskell, leader of the Opposition today to discuss the issue of arms shipments to the Middle East

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Jan. 01, 1955 - Preparations In Trinidad For The Arrival of Princess Margaret.. Keystone Photo Shows: - View of Government House, Trinidad where Princess Margaret will stay as guest of H.E. The Governor - Major Gen Sir Hubert Rance and Lady Rance. On right, of picture below flag poles will be Princess Margaret's suite. Her balcony over looks a wonderful garden of exotic plants and trees

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Jan. 01, 1955 - French Italian Treaty Signed... Mendes-France in Rome: Photo Shows M. Mendes France the Prime Minister of France and M. Gaetand Martino seen as they signed the French-Italian Treaty - dealing with Immigration and a Joint Policy in Africa - at the Villa Madame, Rome, recently

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Jan. 01, 1955 - New Pakistan Commissioner Arrives With His Family: The new Pakistan High Commissioner, Mohamed Ikramullah, arrived at Victoria this afternoon with his wife and four children

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Jan. 01, 1955 - Tug Races To Save Woman Taken From United States Trcopship Off Southampton: A tug made a twelve mile dash from Southampton to meet the American Troopship” Private William H. Thomas” off the coast early this morning to take aboard Mrs. Doryce Pepper wife of an American Army Sgt. Mrs. Pepper had collapsed with heart trouble. When the distress call was received - the tug put to sea - and Flight Lieut. Joseph Jaffe a Doctor rushed 20 miles by car from Tichfield R.A.F. station to meet the tug at Southampton. The woman was taken to Southampton General Hospital

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Jan. 01, 1955 - Opening of the Commonwealth Conference: Sir Winston and Australia's Mr. Menzies: Sir Winston Churchill presided over the first meeting of the Commonwealth Prime Minister's Conference at No. 10. Downing Street this afternoon

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Jan. 01, 1955 - Jan Kiepura opposes British income tax demands, famous singer in Vienna - The world famous singer Jan Kiepura who now has United States Citizenship, is to oppose the United Kingdom Income Tax demands made upon him and which have resulted in an announcement in the London Gazette of the filing of bankruptcy petition against him. The singer, in an interview in Vienna declared that the income tax demanded from him is from an amount which he lost when he left Poland penniless during the war, leaving a fortune behind him. He says that he is to make a counter-claim at the International Court for refund of installments paid him from profits made after the war to reduce the British revenue claims. Keystone Photo Shows: Jan Kiepura and his wife Martha Eggerth in Vienna where he said he was to oppose the claim

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Jan. 01, 1955 - Picture From Specially Chartered Aircraft.. The New Guardian of The Goodwins Arrives.. Takes Place of The Ill-Fated Vessel. The £100,000 No.17 - the new South Goodwin Lightship - which takes the place of the ill fated vessel which was wrecked six weeks ago - arrived at her mooring - a mile farther south to mark the southern extremity of the treacherous sands.. Keystone Photo Shows: - As seen from the air the new South Goodwin Lightship arrives at the South Goodwins

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