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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1960

Page

2

Sukarno Threatens Indonesian Move on West Irian

Indonesia leader Sukarno addressed an Independence Day crowd at the presidential palace warning that he could seize all remaining Dutch capital for the republic if the Netherlands persists on West Irian. Dutch officials indicated possible UN involvement to resolve the dispute.

Sukarno West Irian Dutch New Guinea Hague Ggid Netherlands Indonesia United Nations

Nicaragua Reports Rebel Invasion From Honduras

Rebels reportedly crossed from Honduras into Nicaragua with skirmishes north of Quilali near the Honduran frontier. The National Guard denied fighting, while reports claim clashes near Jicaro and Liman and some rebels fled toward Honduras. The World Council of Churches discussed a proposal to appoint a theological envoy for faith and order matters in a separate committee session in St Andrews.

Managua Nicaragua Honduras Quilali Ramon Villeda Morales Villeda Morales Jicaro Liman ST. Andrews

Nixon Invites South to Back GOP in Election

President Nixon urged North and South voters in Greensboro to swing to the GOP in the 1968 race. He framed civil rights and law as key issues, praised Jefferson Jackson and Wilson’s ideals, and aimed to win North Carolina’s 14 electoral votes with a rally at Duke alumni event.

Nixon South Aeensboro N.C UPI Rob Jefferson Beft Gavin Jackson Wilson House Charles Mary R. Jonas Rightts Washington Dixie Man Greensboro New Coliseum North Carolina Duke University Duke Durham N. C Pat

Powershares U2 Group Secrets in Moscow Trial Testimony

In a Moscow trial session, Powers testified about revealing U2 group secrets. The courtroom included officials and relatives as prosecutors questioned him about orders, bribery charges, and plans tied to high profile Cold War incidents. He described carrying rubles and gold, and discussed a hypothetical plan involving an atomic device, while noting uncertain details and the context of his actions. The scene reflected tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the era.

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