British Seamen Lose International Backing in Dispute
The National Union of Seamen reported no new international support after signaling a possible solution involving government owners and the Trades Union Congress. Union leader William Hogarth said the stand was negative, amid a walkout that tied up about 750 ships and left some 22,000 sailors idle. Dover port reported a mass meeting where sailors revolted against union officials.
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Seamen’s Union
Trades Union Congress
TUC
Gaovernment
Non
Transport Federation
National Union of Seamen
William Hogarth
Federation
Hogarth
Dover
US Allows 360 Cuban Athletes to Reach Puerto Rico
The United States announced that 360 Cuban athletes may land in Puerto Rico for the Caribbean event. A Cuban freighter was intercepted outside San Juan as the ship was barred from entry and ferried ashore after a US coast guard intervention.
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Washington
United States
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
San Juan
US State Department
Soliton
Ona
Rhodesia marks Queen Elizabeth birthday salute
In Salisbury the breakaway Rhodesian regime observed the traditional 21-gun salute for Queen Elizabeth's birthday but skipped ceremonial parades seen in earlier years.
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Salisbury
Indonesia Malaysia Press On Toward Peace Talks
Indonesia and Malaysia pressed toward peace as Suharto met Tan Sri Ghazali in Jakarta for two hours. British Foreign Secretary Stewart planned to visit Jakarta July 1, with Malik meeting him. Malaysia urged rapid withdrawal of British troops from Borneo as talks began in Kuala Lumpur and London reports noted possible troop realignment under Malaysian command.
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Diakarta
Indonesia
Malaysia
Suharto
Tan Sri Ghazali
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Stewart
Djakartia
Tan Sii Ghazali
Thailand
B. M. Diah
Djakarta
Bangkok
Gamida Airways
Tan Sit Ghazali
Gen Subharto
Tan Ser Gharali
Netherlands
Malik
James Murray
Foreign Ministry
Canberra
Tily
South-east Asia
Umar Wirabadikusumah
Strategic Command
Tan Sri Ghazal
Revita Yudha
War News
Britain
New Zealand
Asia
Kuala Lumpur
Miniser
Tun Abdul Ravak
Kenla Pilah
Tun Razak
London
Borneo
Observer
Sail
Boman
Asia and Pacific nations form Ministerial Meeting co operation
South Korea hosts a ministerial conference with Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, Japan, South Vietnam and others. Nations seek regional economic cooperation and cultural ties while denying aims of military or anti Communist alliances. Officials expect discussion of a standing consultative body but note no imposed agenda.
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China
Soviet Union
Australia
Matinn
Ata
Japan
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Thailand
South Vietnam
South Korea
Sate
Chung- Hee Park
Park
Bangkok
Thanat Khoman
Seoul
Ky Cancels South Korea Trip
Premier Nguyen Cao Ky suddenly cancelled a planned trip to Seoul to address the Asia Pacific foreign ministers conference. The cancellation, not officially announced, was reported by the Associated Press and confirmed by government sources. The visit aimed to bolster Vietnam's alliance with Korea.
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Saigon
Nguyen Cao Ky
South Korea
Associated Press
Seoul
Vietnam
Korea
Disasters hit Hong Kong Pakistan storms flood many dead
Hong Kong endured a deadly deluge on Sunday with over 100 killed or injured as landslides and collapsed homes blocked communications. The island suffered heavier losses with most deaths on Hong Kong Island. In East Pakistan a 20 minute cyclone followed torrential rain, flooding roads and cutting communications, with 13 deaths reported. The Yenisei River burst its banks near Kyzyl flooding villages and the city.
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Hong Kong
Reuter
Kowloon
East Pakistan
Assam Hills
Yenisei
Kyzyl
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Tokyo
Young's
J. B. Young
Young
Pakistan
Dacca
Tass
Civic Centre
George Pitt
Kingston Eric English
Manuka Jim Douglas
Em Luthel Lamy Hearing AE
George Street
Sudrey
Newcastle
Queensland Insurance
Bollen Street
Philips & Banavox
Nyal
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