Providence Island to be Liberian National Shrine
A six acre island at the Mesurado River mouth opposite Monrovia is to become a national shrine. Providence Island, cradle of Liberia, will host a monument, museum, ponds, and an amphitheatre with 1,400 seats, while preserving a park-like landscape.
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R.aa.f
Air Force
Monrovia
Liberia
United States
Cozon Island
Providence Island
Perseverance Island
Providence
Department of Public Works
Iron Fist in South Africa Amid Threats of Uprising
In South Africa Prime Minister Verwoerd tightens power with a no trial law allowing 90 day detentions and possible renewals. Police raid Leballo's Pogo network as authorities warn of potential violence and a renewed struggle by non whites against the regime.
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Johannesburg
Associated Press
Leballo
Sceme
Bagy
Ireland
Hendrik Verwoerd
Justice Blackwell
Verwoerd
South Africa
Sharpéville
California Wine Losses Trade To Foreign Imports
San Francisco reports that California wine makers controlled 75.8 percent of the U S market last year with 127 million gallons sold. McColly of the Wine Institute warns imports could cut California share to 71 percent by 1970 and 68 percent by 1975 unless checked. He cites free trade but argues for protections to avoid distress to U S producers.
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McColly
San Francisco
Associated Press
Don W. McColly
Wine Institute
California
MccColly
United States
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Fyshwick
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Melbourne
Canberra
Jim MacKay, A.C.T. Manesger
Nisy
R.A.A.F. School of Technical Training
Wagga
Royal Australian Air Force
Australia
R.A.A.F
Recruiting Information Bureau
York Street
Beach Road
Rushcutter’s Bay
Edgeciff
D Afea
Htesauiting
S. Africa
Pogo
Pan-African Congress
Potlako Leballo
Ken Buckley
Ken
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