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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 10, 1968

Page

17

Nigeria Picks Kampala Uganda As Peace Talks Site

Nigeria and Biafra agreed on Kampala Uganda as the venue for top-level peace talks to end the civil war after secret discussions between Anthony Nnamdi and Louis Mbaha. The decision, needing government approval, followed direct peace contact arranged by Commonwealth Secretary-General Stith Smith with delegates from three colonial states.

London AAP- Reuter Nigeria Biafra Kampala Uganda Anthony Fnahoro Biafow Louis Mhanef

South Africa to fund Malawi railway link plan

South Africa will finance a A$13,715,200 railway to connect Malawi with the Mozambique state railways via a 624 mile line, giving the landlocked nation access to the Indian Ocean at Nacala. President Hastings Banda announced the project and work is set to start on May 4.

Blantyre Malawi Aap-Reuter South Africa Ain Hastings Banda Rorumnese Mozambique

Malaysian Deputy Premier Seeks Access to European Market

Ton Abdul Ravak said Malaysia aims for associate membership of the European Common Market after a four day official visit to France. He told France’s foreign minister Couve de Murville that Malaysia feels concern at not yet having access to the market during a press conference in Paris.

Paris AAP Reuter Ton Abdul Ravak Defence Tun Razak France Couve de Murville

The Laos conflict around Attapeu and Saravane deepens

John Bennetts reports from Pakse on the Laos war where North Vietnamese and Pathet Lao forces siege Attapeu and Saravane, control surrounding countryside, and threaten major supply routes. Helicopters shuttle troops as Thai reconnaissance notes possible cross-border activity, while analysts debate aims and future territorial effects.

Pathet Lio Attapen Saravane Attapett Pathet Lao Pakse Saigon Mekong Valley Tani Bangkok Laos Nen Adar Ubon Thailand North Vietnam Platau Seomeiver Kontum Piewcu Attapeu Serayane Musin Pass South Vietna

Conspiracy trial set for June in Kennedy case

The Shaw conspiracy trial, charged with conspiring to assassinate President Kennedy, is set for June. The district attorney’s office says the state is ready and will oppose further delays. Shaw’s defense has argued against the timing as the probe continues.

New Orleans Louisiana Clay Shaw Jobs Kennedy Dunit Attomey Garrison Les Chiges Shaw New ‘Orleans Han Hegsman President Kennedy Dallas

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