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Belgian Congo Uprising Looms as Independence Near
AP reports rising tension in the Belgian Congo with independence looming after June 30. White communities fear dispossession while African leaders press for self rule. officials warn of chaos with trains and airlines strained. Chiefs convene to elect provincial council members as uncertainty surrounds the new nation’s names, flag, and governance.
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