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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1966
Page
8
Lagos Nigeria report on Britain's waning sway across former African colonies despite U S aid. The piece notes cuts to political, economic, and social influence as geopolitical tides shift globally. Middleton reports a changing balance of power and diminishing British prominence.
African leaders in Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya urge Britain to take decisive action on Rhodesia. They demand an unequivocal pledge that Britain will settle for nothing less than majority rule, with African leadership within a few years, or risk losing faith in Britain and seeking Western support.
The piece notes Rhodesia moving toward multiracial reform this year while Britain retains influence across Africa. It discusses Commonwealth ties, expatriate advisers, and the economic stakes for companies like Unilever, Rhodesian Selection Trust, and Anglo American. British advisers and the Commonwealth shape policy, yet new African leadership seeks independence with United States aid factoring into development.
Priceville High School seniors present a scrambles show Friday at 7 p.m. Admission 35 and 50 cents at the gym. Skits include Love Hits Wilburn Macbeth Act II Bobby Sox and Feudin Mount’n Boys. West Point High hosts political rally Saturday serving at 5 p.m. speaking at 7:30 Plates $1 with PTA proceeds.
Boeing contract dispute leaders warn federal mediation may not avert a nationwide strike. If no deal by April 7, members may strike in April, impacting Seattle Renton plants and Boeing sites in Wichita Cape Kennedy Michoud Huntsville and 35 states. Union cites job security and a disputed performance rating system as core issues.
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