London conference unsettled by Hong Kong flu toll
The final stages of the Commonwealth leaders conference in London were disrupted as Hong Kong flu and heavy colds hit attendees. Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew and Jamaica’s Hugh Shearer canceled engagements due to illness. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Holyoake and Pakistan’s Husain withdrew from afternoon talks but are said to be recovering.
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Lee says black Africans must 'pay the price
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew told the Commonwealth summit that a Rhodesia settlement acceptable to black Africans would require Africans to pay the price. He warned Britain’s approach may not satisfy African or Asian wishes and urged continued pressure to push toward a settlement amid regional tensions. Two men climbed Rhodesia House in London and strapped to a flagpole in a public protest during the Rhodesia debates.
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Commonwealth conference steadies amid Rhodesia tensions
London reports the Commonwealth conference, after four days with 28 nations, confounded critics predicting a split over Rhodesia. Officials said the atmosphere stayed calm despite exchanges with Rhodesia and outward signs of strain. New Zealand Prime Minister Holyoake was expected to open with a speech as debate resumes on world economic conditions and colonial policy.
Czechoslovakia braces for new press censorship push
Prague fears a sweeping crackdown as Slovak Communist leader Gustav Husak attacks reformers and signals an offensive against disruptive forces. Central committee meets Thursday amid pressure on unions and media, with widespread worker resistance and calls for Smrkovsky to run in the next election.
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Guyana troops take control of Rupununi after rancher bid
British commander Ronald Pope said forces crushed a Rupununi rebellion last week and were in full control. He reported seven killed and fewer than twelve wounded as rebels led by two ranching families attempted to establish a republic.
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Italy Faces 24-Hour Strikes Across Nation Next Week
Italy's three largest trade unions announce 24-hour strikes in industry and agriculture nationwide next week to protest wage policies in underdeveloped regions. The action follows a recent stoppage by petrol station attendants and a broader transport strike that disrupted Rome. Lawyers in Palermo and Milan protest court delays and backlog, urging officials to open the legal year with reforms while ambulance, bus, and fire services given priority during fuel shortages.
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British Post Office Overseas Telephony Strike Vote
British postal workers vote in favor of a four strike action aimed at paralyzing London communications. The planned stoppages could disrupt cable and telex services as claims for higher pay are pursued by AAP Reuters report.
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Anti-trust suit targets major automakers over pollution device delay
The Department of Justice filed an anti trust suit in Los Angeles federal court alleging General Motors Ford Chrysler American Motors and the Automobile Manufacturers Association conspired since 1953 to hinder development and installation of anti pollution devices on motor vehicles. The action accuses the defendants and others of unlawful agreements to slow progress in emission control technology.
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Automakers linked in alleged delay of emission devices
A suit claims Chrysler General Motors Ford and the AMA conspired over a decade to delay installing air pollution control devices on cars sold in California and elsewhere. The defendants deny the charges noting their cooperative work followed government guidance and was in good faith.
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Hijacked airliners linked by weekend Cuba incident
United Airlines flight 459 from Jacksonville to Miami was hijacked to Havana, the second hijacking of the day and the fifth this year. The Boeing 707 carried an undetermined number of passengers, eight crew, with no details on victims. The Peruvian jet also diverted to Cuba after hijackings yesterday, carrying 11% passengers including eight Argentine exchange students, while about 1100 passengers waited in Cuba awaiting potential airlift back to the United States.
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Pakistan mediation offer welcomed amid Kashmir dispute
Pakistan welcomed India's offer to mediate bilateral tensions with Iran and Pakistan to pursue peaceful settlement. New Delhi proposed full machinery to resolve issues including Kashmir and trade, border checks, and arms reduction, with talks to cover all outstanding subjects without preconditions.
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