Overseas emergency in South Rhodesia prompts bans on nationalist groups
British colonial reports describe Zimbabwean tensions with PCC and ZANU banned as violence erupts in Highfield near Selishurs. Police and troops surround the area as Gov Gibbs and Law and Orders Minister Lardner announce state of emergency. leaders like Nodhan Sithole and Joshua Nkomo are remanded amid charges under the Law and Order Maintenance Act.
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People’s Caretaker Council
Zimbabwe African National Union
Highfield
PCC Anl
ZAM
Sirichen
Z.A.N.U
Nodahaningt Sithole
Nkomo
Southern Rhodesia
Daily News
Salinbury
The
Afcian
14 year old takes 40 pep pills amid Mod Rocker riot
A coroner told in Hastings that a 14 year old boy who drowned after a Mod Rocker riot had taken 40 purple heart pills. The boy James Smart left home with a girl who later spoke of his talk of going away. Medical tests found alcohol in his blood. Police were deployed to quell disturbances during the August bank holiday. The coroner urged parents to supervise teens and raise them to understand the dangers of drugs and alcohol. He noted the Mod Rocker clashes and the lesson in responsibility. The magistrate returned a verdict of death by misadventure.
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London
A.a.p.reuter
Sussex
James Child
Smart
Hastings
Larke
Cohol
Britain aims to ease Cold War tensions with Khrushchev visit
Reports describe Lord Thomson noting ongoing strain over Cyprus and potential for broader conflict. He cites Soviet and Turkish tensions, Russia's stance on war, and Khrushchev's forthcoming summit as key factors shaping the mood of diplomacy and regional stability. The conversation mentions a kidney disorder affecting an unnamed figure.
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Nate
Georgia
Armen
Soviet Union
Lord Thomson
Mr. Kroshehes
Thomn
Cyprus
A Et
Ser Eoaling
Ak Lonigoal
Ford Themyon
Sdeturn
Krushchews
Phiny
Kruapene
Latel Thomson
Duvine Hin
Millionaire buys white thoroughbred horse for 2500 pounds
A London based financier claims to have purchased a pure white thoroughbred horse for 2500 pounds. The report notes international interest and a long disputed valuation, with speculation about race fame and the owner’s intentions amid a flurry of gossip and market chatter.
Fire destroys workmen's hut in Kingston
Canberra police said a blaze on Leichhardt Street Kingston destroyed a workmen's hut and bed, with only a small amount of clothing saved. Fire Brigades Forrest and Ainslie reported attending, and the call came in late evening.
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Leichhardt Street
Kingston
Forrest
Ainslie
Canberra
Boys Released After Night With Chinese Guards
A.P. Reuter reports two boys sailing to Hong Kong from Aberdeen were detained overnight in a Chinese junk near Medan. They were questioned about their escort, treated with water and wash supplies, and later released after explaining their voyage and identities.
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Hong Kong
A.A.P. Reuter
Vhiev
Timothy
Directro
Chia Chines
Hinthy
Aberdeen
Catamaran
Heheulee
Dintute
Ian
Pinnethy
Adi
Dian
Treach
Finnethy
Jf Vicker
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Vienna
Dever
Cmd
Mar
S. Rhodesia
Salisbury
Emer Highfield
L.p.-Reuter
Humphrey Gibbs
Dec
Sheol
Efterwarda
Law and Orders
Desmond Lardner
Butke
Doalier Hreadewat
Lardner-Hurke
Highfields
Tardiner
Org
St Tam
PCC
Joshua Wkomno
Ban
Mrares
Ovan Campbell
Britain
Rhodesia
Portugal
New Zealand
Sydney
Qantas
TEAL
Australia
Lospon Camcurr
Canseans City
A.C.T
Pease
Zealand
BOAC
Charles de Gaulle
Paris
Russia
Lord Thomson of
Fleet
Weednesilas
Charles €Lore
Rherishebew
Deuville
France
Daily Sketch Caristree
Mir’ Clore
Thamsin
Lord Thumsen
China
Xaflex
Monaro
Norma Scully
Luxaflex
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