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Reported Ethiopian Coup D'etat
Washington, D.C.: The United States State Department said today it has received a report from the U.S. ambassador in Ethiopia that "The Imperial Household Guard has engineered a coup" against the Government of Emperor Haile Selassie. The Departmen...
Planet News Ltd.
Independence Celebrations Cycle Race
Neil De Silva of Winged Wheel Club defeating his clubmate W. Shantilal De Silva in the 8 lap race for men. This race was held as part of the Independence day celebrations at the Sugathadasa Stadium.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Jose Meiffret checks over his machine before his record ride. Dominating the picture, the giant chain wheel has 130 teeth. The machine looks sturdy as it would obviously be necessary for travelling at his speed. He used a freewheel and had two bra...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Pozarevac in Yugoslavia is a town with high traffic, especially during the days when the market is held. During these days cyclists have to take careful measures to prevent bicycle theft. Two cyclists have tried a new solution to this by tying the...
The Times of Ceylon Press
The winners of the women's cycle race organized by the Kandy bicycle association: first place T.M.P. Kumarihami (left) from Pathadumbara Polgolla and the second place Renuka Nilanthi (right). The competition was sponsored by the ministry of sports.
The Times of Ceylon Press
The cycle race that was held in relation to the Sinhala-Tamil New Year festival organized by the Athurugiriya local residents near the Athurugiriya police station, started at the Meegoda Naduhena junction.
The Times of Ceylon Press
20 year old Cottbus cyclist Lutz Hesslich (front) remained unbeaten during the 27th Berlin Track Racing Winter Season in the Werner Seelenbindr Hall. He captured the title of an International Winter Track Champion already for the second time in th...
The Times of Ceylon Press