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Bahrain Federation Eyes Safety as British Troops Withdraw
An AP report discusses nine small sheikdoms forming a federation in Bahrain areas of the Persian Gulf to seek security after a British withdrawal in three years. It notes the federation's lack of constitution or head, its rapid oil wealth contrasts, and regional tensions with entities like Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The piece mentions figures such as Sheik Zaid bin Sultan of Abu Dhabi and Mohammed Al Sharqi. Governor mentions fears of neighborly expansion and the complex political landscape in the Moslem states.
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Bahrain
Persian Gulf
Sone
Billiol
King Feisal
Alle
Zere
Tran
Gulf
Corp- 77
Babrale
Federation
Samuel
Mulis
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Hushand
Hollywood
UPI
James
Moore
Franciscus
Gregory
Sheik Zaid bin Sultan
Abu
Maine
Saudi Arabia
Peck
Richard
jDhabi
Columbia
Sheik Mo
Hamnmed bin Mamad
al Sharqi
Ution
Sharja
Abu Dhabi
Diha
Britain
Arab Gulf Emirates
Qatar
Dubai
Sharjah
Ajman
Uram al- Qaiwain
Ras Alk Geman
Fujeira