Africa faces Western indifference say Verwoerd in speech
Verwoerd told about 50 000 in Johannesburg that Africa and Asia pull Western policy from behind, warning blacks will pit Russia and the West and seek independence from both. He urged a republic referendum date to be set by the National Party leadership next month. Police report hundreds released from detentions as state of emergency persists.
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Cuba Seizure Of Oil Refinery Sparks International Tensions
London reports the British government expressing grave concern over Cuba’s takeover of a Shell refinery in Havana amid a U S Cuban crisis. The move strains oil supplies as Castro’s regime seeks alternative sources from the Soviet Union after Venezuela restricts crude exports.
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Outlook Dim In Algeria
The seven man leadership of the Algerian Nationalist revolt met in Tunis to decide whether to continue peace talks with France. An American agency said the outlook for a break in the Algerian deadlock is dim, amid rebels accusing France of intransigence after a preliminary meeting in Melun, France.
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Six Houses Burned in Congo Tribal Violence Outbreak
Six houses burned in Leopoldville as first outbreak of tribal violence after Congo gained independence. Clash began when Bayaki ribesmen attacked Bokongo's shop, injuring several tribesmen in the ensuing fight.
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Union Jack spat on by youth group in South Beach incident
A Union Jack on the promenade at Durban was torn down spat upon and tossed into the sea amid a National Youth League declaration that part of South Beach was a republic. The event occurred yesterday with the league’s proclamation triggering the act of vandalism.
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Preferences Waived In Bid To Help U K Trade In Europe
Australia agrees to waive preferences under the U K Australia trade deal on nine products to help the United Kingdom maintain its European trade position. Minister McEwen says the move preserves major UK preferences and supports freer trade with Europe while protecting Commonwealth interests.
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Bevan Fights His Last Fight in Buckinghamshire Farm
Aneurin Bevan, 62, deputy Labour leader, lies critically ill at his Chesham farm after another unstable night. Britain was shocked by news he had been unconscious for a week, as his wife Lady Bevan sits by his bedside amid mounting concern over his condition.
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Cyprus independence possible in August reports UK Cyprus accord
A joint Anglo Cypriot communique says total UK aid to Cyprus will total 51714,340,000 over five years with conditional payments. Independence date floated as August 14 or 21, with treaty text, sovereign base areas, and administration details to be finalized before summer recess. Archbishop Makarios met with Mr Amery and Dr Rutchuk amid the talks.
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Senate Delay Keeps Antarctic Pact In Limbo
U S Senate stalls Antarctic treaty ratification as Senators Russell and Stuening push to postpone vote until session resumes. The pact would set aside territorial claims, ban military activity and nuclear tests, and allow inspections by signatories including Britain United States Australia Soviet Union and others.
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Iceland Gunboat Fires On Trawler Off Grimsby
The Icelandic gunboat Albert fired seven five shells at the Brass trawler Tharings, grazing its bow. Master Maurice Call reported the attack at Grimsby yesterday, as the vessel sailed in contact with the Icelandic patrol.
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