Detainees in Africa amid unrest and BBC uproar
Reports from Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland describe arrests of many Africans, with a few Europeans detained. John Stonehouse fled a hostile Ndola crowd while world coverage urged swift independence with full voting rights for Africans.
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Edgar
Northern Rhodesia
Associated Press
Ndola
John Stonehouse
Labour
Wednesbury
Staffordshire
African National Congress
Southern Rhodesia
A.A.P
Moscow Talks Ended With Mixed Readouts From Kremlin Visit
The Kremlin talks between Mr. Macmillan and Mr. Khrushchev drew mixed signals as British and Soviet sources disagreed on warmth. Khrushchev stayed in Kiev due to a toothache, while observers noted no breakthrough on Germany or disarmament. Tass described the mood as warm and friendly, and talks focused on trade and cultural ties.
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Macmillan
Khrushchev
Kremlin
Kiev
Bchind
Kuznetsov
Jacob Malik
London
Moscow
Germany
Berlin
Tass
Associated Press
Reuter
U S Rockets To Venus Likely
Washington reports America may launch two rockets to Venus in June using Thor Able and Atlas Able configurations. One rocket would head for Venus, the other would pass it. Probes planned with Venus Mars missions discussed, aiming for a favorable window around June 8. Travel arc about 250 million miles with Venus interception in early November.
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Washington
America
Venus
American Associated Press
A.A.P
National Aeronautic and Space Administration
Indian President Rajendra Prasad Considered Soviet Visit
The President of India Doctor Rajendra Prasad has been invited to visit the Soviet Union according to a trusted contact in New Delhi and Reuters reporting.
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Soviet New Delhi
Presentation to Professor Pryor in Canberra
Mr. D. W. Shoobridge presents to Professor L. Pryor as he departs to become Director of Botany at Canberra University College. Mr. W. A. McLaren, Secretary, Department of the Interior, stands nearby during the Parks and Gardens section meeting.
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D. W. Shoobridge
Parks and Gardens
Department of the Interior
L. Pryor
Canberra University College
W. A. McLaren
Court Duty For Inspector Courtney
Inspector J. A. Courtney of Canberra Police has been moved from traffic branch head to police prosecutor court duties. Commissioner E. Richards said the transfer is a purely domestic arrangement. Inspector H. H. Grangel will replace Courtney as traffic branch chief.
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J. A. Courtney
Canberra
A.C.T
E. Richards
Courtney
H. H.ghrangel
Richards
Grangel
Grangell
Subandrio Warns Australia Over West Irian Plans
Subandrio told Parliament in a report on his recent visits that Indonesia could not stay idle if Dutch intentions to use force over West Irian were proven. He warned Australia may seek to divide Indonesian territory and urged Australia to honor the Canberra communique for a peaceful settlement.
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Indonesia
West Irian
Subandrio
Britain
West Germany
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Canberra
West New Guinea
Western Europe
Dr. Subandria
America
U.S
Bremen
Holland
U.N
Menzies
Evatt
Asia
Merdeka
Dr. Evatt
Police Baton Charge On African Women
In Lady Selborne an African township women protested passes to the Native Commissioner. Police arrived, ordered dispersal, and charged after stones were thrown. Four hospitalized with a thigh wound or concussion, eighteen treated for minor injuries, seven arrested. A white officer struck a woman with a baby as a crowd retaliated.
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Lady Selborne
Rioting Erupts After Malta Dockyard Work Terminations
Rioting broke out in Maltese dockyards as several thousand workers learned their employment with the British Admiralty would end and handover to British civilian control. The unrest followed notices of termination and transfer during Friday events in Valletta.
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Nyasaland
Rhodesia
Daily Express
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Ghana
Nasser
Egypt
Strong Empire Daily
Somaliland
the Express
Durban
Department of Labour
African Associated Agency
Salisbury
Kariba
Edgar Whitehead
J. Tanton
Limbe
Professor Pryor
Inspector Courtney
Malta Dockyard
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