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  • Torture claims in Spain (1975)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Allegations of the torture of Spanish Basques has reached Amnesty International who are now investigating the claims. An unidentified male Amnesty International spokesman tells Bob Holness of 15 Basques who...

  • Ian Smith on constitutional negotiations (1975)

    Genre
    Press conference

    Press conference with Ian Smith, Rhodesian Prime Minister on talks to be held on constitutional negotiations. He claims the media are playing up the fact that if the talks fail, this will be the last chance....

  • Gough Whitlam sacked (1975)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Report on the sacking of Gough Whitlam as Prime Minister by the Governor General (Queen’s representative) Sir John Kerr. Speech by Gough Whitlam who states that in the upcoming General Election, his party,...

  • Sheikh Yamani on oil prices (1975)

    Genre
    News report; Press conference

    Report on the press conference by Sheikh Yamani at the Intercontinental Hotel, London on the price of oil. He claims the Western countries should not worry and that Saudi Arabia is trying to keep prices...

  • Ian Smith on Rhodesian war and UN action (1975)

    Genre
    Speech

    Ian Smith states Rhodesia has shown great strength and resolve in its war. He describes the stance Rhodesia has taken and gives a rousing speech on the future of the country. He discusses the role of the...

  • Ugandan intelligence info (1975)

    Genre
    Interview

    A male Ugandan spokesperson (not identified - poss. President Idi Amin) denies reports that 250 people were killed in Uganda during the 1972 invasion. The Imperialist news media is reporting different...

  • Freddie Laker on Skytrain (1975)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Freddie Laker on the cancellation of his Skytrain transatlantic airline licence and plans to fight the decision. Interviewer not identified.

  • Lord Brookeborough on Northern Ireland (1975)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Lord Brookeborough (John Brooke), Ulster Unionist politician, about the need for the UK Government to take a tougher line with terrorists in Northern Ireland. Interviewer not identified.

  • George Skelton on Court Line bankruptcy and ABTA report (1975)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    George Skelton, president of Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) on bankrupt Court Line British holiday charter airline and response of Tony Benn MP to the ABTA report. Interviewer not identified...

  • James Callaghan in NY (1975)

    Genre
    Speech

    Speech by James Callaghan, UK Foreign Secretary, in New York on British economy and having confidence in Britain. Speech probably given 03/09/75.