Peace offensive in Vietnam aims at easing war via talks
The American peace push seeks three aims: test for negotiable terms, show the President not to blame for failures, and shift hope from battle to diplomacy. Reactions from China and the Soviet Union are negative, with Peking calling for withdrawal and Kosygin signaling pressure for negotiation.
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Kosygin
Hanoi
Russia
Uinion
Ce Gaulle
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Saigon
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Rusk
Congo
NIF
NLF
Leeshan
Convict labour debate stirs WA prison plans
In Western Australia the idea of using convict labour to build a major new prison prompts mixed reaction. Chief Secretary Craig says it is only a thought, with unions and officials weighing legal safeguards, fair wear, and training for inmates as a way to relieve overcrowding.
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Lin
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Marton
Coogee
Fremanile
Wade
Unin
Desian
National Coalition
England
Westminster Abbey 900th anniversary marks ecumenical pageant
The December 28 ceremony at Westminster Abbey celebrated its 900th foundation with a nation wide ecumenical pageant. The procession included Lord Mayor, Speaker, Lord Chancellor, and Archbishop Cardinale representing the Roman Catholic Church, amid trumpets and Queen’s rose offering.
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Tashkent and Samarkand in Soviet Central Asia
An extended account details Tashkent as a capital of Soviet Gzhekastan with over a million residents, a textile hub and modern centre amid surrounding cotton farming. It notes imperial history, Uzbek culture, and the Silk Road links with Samarkand, Hindu Kush trade routes, and diverse Central Asian communities.
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Samukund
Repubi
Inia
Hindu Kush
China
Tartary
Cauemaux
Pakistan not hopeful on Tashkent talks amid Kashmir dispute
The article argues Ayub and Shastri are unlikely to resolve Kashmir at Tashkent, with Pakistan pressed to concede a broader settlement while Russia and the United States weigh roles. It notes Pakistan’s weak bargaining position, the Soviet veto dynamic, and cynicism around a potential breakthrough.
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Kashmir
Ayahwanty
Shantri
Tashkent
Alenci Koxygin
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Isue
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Security Council
Tashkest
South Asia
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Ainge
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