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UNESCO Defeats Soviet Push to Curb Press at General Conference
Moderate blocs led by the United States and Western allies won key votes at UNESCO’s general conference in Nairobi. A Soviet backed draft declaring mass media state control was sent back for restudy, delaying action until the next meeting in two years. Israel’s bid for membership moved forward in Europe, while a race issue draft was deferred. Leaders urged consensus over confrontation as the conference continues.</analysis>
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