Americans Back Band Switch

The US travel agent with exclusive rights to sell tickets and accommodation to the Sydney Olympics to Americans has applauded SOCOG's withdrawal of invitations to US marching bands because, he says, Americans want to see Australians, not their compatriots, in the Opening Ceremony. Mr Don Williams

Us Travel Agent Backs Ban On Bands

The United States travel agent with exclusive rights to sell tickets and accommodation to the Sydney Olympics has applauded Australia in the row over marching bands at the Games. The vice-president of the Cartan travel group, Mr Don Williams, said Americans wanted to see Australians, not their co