Jehovahs Witnesses report persecution in Malawi and Mozambique
Jehovahs Witnesses say members face beatings detention and expulsion in Malawi and Mozambique for refusing to pledge allegiance to ruling parties. Western reporters barred, butWitnesses cite attacks since 1964 in Malawi including burned homes and halls, mass arrests, and job dismissals. The Malawi Congress party claimed Witnesses hinder national development, and leaders warn Banda will decide Malawi's fate by end of January.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Jehovah's Witnesses
Malawi
Kamuzu Banda
Zambia
Mozambique
Witnesses
Hodesia
Banda
Malawi Congress Party
Africa
Frank Muller
Soviet supersonic TU144 begins regular mail service
The TU144 started regular mail and freight flights from Moscow to Alma Ata, covering 2050 miles in 119 minutes at 57000 feet. Initial service focuses on cargo with two weekly trips and no immediate passenger plans, while enviromental impact studies proceed. Western access limited.
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Moscow
Alma Ata
Kazakhstan
Central Asia
Moscow Radio
Trud
Paris
Rio de Janeiro
London
Bah
Mao Teng-tung Turns 82 As China’s Leader
TOKYO AP reports Mao Tse tung is 82 today and remains the dominant figure in China. Official outlets ignore the birthday per his wish. He has led the Chinese party since 1935 and has been top man since 1949, the longest hold on power aside from Tito.
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Tokyo
Mao Tsetung
China
Mao
Communist World
Tito
Yugoslavia
Fighting Terrorizes Beirut Civilians
Deepening Christian Muslim clashes lash Beirut and surrounding areas including Tripoli and Zahlah. Mortars and rockets drive residents to shelters as streets become unsafe. Police report casualties among civilians and policemen and strategists seek mediation with regional actors.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Tripolis
Zahlah
Tripoli
Zagharta
Oslem
Rashid Karami
Karami
Yasir Arafat
Zagaria
Eritreans Kidnap Fifth American Victim in Asmara
The U S Embassy announced fifth American Ron Mischalke of Mabel Minnesota was kidnapped in Asmara by unidentified armed men, likely by the Eritrean Liberation Front. ELF has four other Americans missing from July and November, all staff at the Kagnew base. Navy P O 3 C Chowidowicz and Army Spec 5 Strickland were seized in November while Steve Campbell and Jim Harrell vanished in July.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Ronald B. Mischalke
Mabel
Minn
Asmara
Eritrea
U.S
Mischalke
Eritrean Liberation Front
ELF
U.S. Kagnew
Collins ‘International Service Co
Navy P.O
C. Thomas Chowidowicz
Jersey City
N.J
Army
David Strickland
Orlando
Fla
Steve Campbell
San Leonardo
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J. Durfee
Phoir
WANO
Havoline
Errgas Way
Sadovan Bonneville
Reg. Price
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Main
Volk
Reo
Shoe Haven Master Charge Bank
AmeriCard
Portland Road
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Pepperell Trust
Pepperell Trust Company
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