China pushes for African influence with railway plan and Red Guards
The piece argues Communist China seeks dominance in Africa through propaganda and military support. It highlights Zanzibar as a key base, links weapons and personnel to mainland Tanzania and neighboring states, and details a proposed $250 million Dar es Salaam to Lusaka railway with up to 150000 Chinese workers. Concerns rise over potential loss of sovereignty as nations weigh the cost of Beijing’s influence.
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Lusaka
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Malawi
Rwanda
Julius Nyerere
Kenneth Kaunda
Mao Ts¢-tung
Communist Party
Mug
World Bank
Thousand mourners line up for Judy Garland funeral
Thousands pass the body of Judy Garland in Manhattan after arrival from England. Private service set for 1 p.m. with James Mason delivering the eulogy. Interment planned at Ferncliff Cemetery in New York. public viewing extended overnight at Mickey Deans request. Liza Minnelli handles arrangements.
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UPI
Tasket
Judy
Irving Berlin
Dirk Bogarde
Joni James
Richard Burton
Elwabeth Faylor
Jimmy Stewart
Tony Bennett
Katherine Grayson
Nov Coward
Cathy Lou
Mike
Maria
Pam
Miss Garland
Mickey Deans
James Mason
Ferncliffe Cemetery
Hartsdale
N.Y
Liza Minelti
Manhattan
England
Judy Garland
Fast Side Funeral Home
Campaign reaches 35 percent of MS drive total
The Lawrence County Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society reports 35 percent completion of the 1968 campaign, totaling 3500 dollars to date. State Senator Donald Oesterling chairs the local effort, noting 3200 dollars from door to door solicitation and 300 dollars from business and professional groups to fund research and aid MS victims.
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Lawrence County
National
Duquesne Tamburitzans Thrill Moscow Audiences
The 40 member Duquesne University troupe drew about 700 Muscovites to Estrada Theater in Moscow with American folk dances from hoedown to rock. Soviet authorities required changes to emphasize rock and roll, moving a Charleston number to the end. The run began in Leningrad June 19 and continues through July 24 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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UPI
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh
Estrada Theater
Soviet Union
Leningrad
Dan
Duquesne
Baku
Azerbaijan
Empire State Building Pipes Install Near Zero Miles
In New York the Empire State Building has an estimated zero miles of permanent piping for water lines and steam services installed, indicating minimal infrastructure additions to the historic structure.
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New York
Empire State Building
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