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In 1960: Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Madagascar & Zaire gain independence; Gary Powers shot

down in U2 spy plane; first communications satellite and laser; Psycho released; Bono born.

At the RPSL: Expert Committee examines its fifty-thousandth item; Society had considerable

involvement in the London International Stamp Exhibition at the Royal Festival Hall.

RPSL President was W. Ewart Gerrish. Patron H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. Membership 1014.

QATAR 'FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE' COVER

From the collection of Tony Stanford FRPSL.

Member since 1994. Lives in the England.

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The 'Friendship Exchange' covers were individually created by employees of the Qatar Petroleum

Company Ltd., based at the Umm Said Oil terminal in Qatar. This cover sent from Umm Said to

California is franked with QEll Wilding ~d, 2d and 2~d definitives with St. Edwards's Crown

watermark, overprinted QATAR and surcharged to a total of 30 NP for the half ounce surface mail

rate to North America. All are cancelled with 'UMM SAID QATAR' double ring c.d.s. of 11May1960.