Indonesian Trial Reveals Sukarno's Tacit Coup Support
In a temporary trial building, witnesses testify former president Sukarno showed no attempt to halt the 1968 coup and even gave tacit approval. Dhani swore Sukarno said bloodshed is part of revolution but should not linger, while another brigadier general said Sukarno grew angry over actions against generals. The trial unfolds amid flashpoints of the failed coup and evolving scrutiny of Sukarno’s role.
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Sukarno Trial Highlights Army Power Struggle in Indonesia
Court testimony questions Sukarno's motives in naming a new army chief before Gen Yani's fate was known. Dhani cites Suharto as nervous yet capable of rallying troops and seizing control, banishing the Communist party, and looming large in Indonesia's power struggle.
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Kenya launches new Nairobi radio transmitter to reach Africa
Kenya opened a new Marconi transmitter at Ngong outside Nairobi in a ceremony led by President Jomo Kenyatta and Marconi’s F N Sutherland. Officials say the station could be heard across Central Africa and as far north as Arabia. Financing came from interest free British loans. Tanzania also unveiled a new short wave transmitter funded with aid from Red China this week.
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Special formula shows promise against stomach acid at medical center
Tests at a famous medical center indicate a low one special formula heals even prescription products in fighting excess stomach acid. The immediate cause of tension indigestion is not tied to expense or difficulty of mixing, but to this readily found formula.
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