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Chrysler UK takeover (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview on Chrysler UK’s possible takeover by Peugeot Citroen, which this unidentified male engineering union spokesman brought before the TUC conference for debate today. Worries over loss of UK jobs....
British mercenaries in Angola (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Chris Dempster describes how he came to fight as a mercenary in Angola and experiences there including killings by Colonel Callan (Costas Georgoiu) following publication of his book (Firepower?). Recruited...
Chris Dempster, mercenary on Colonel Callan (1978)
- Genre
- Discussion; Interview
Chris Dempster, former mercenary in Angola on side of FNLA describes the leadership and atrocities of Colonel Callan (Costas Georgoiu). He was the enemy within. Follows publication of his book (Firepower?)....
Jomo Kenyatta death (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Stuart Sommerland reports to unidentified interviewer in studio (poss. Vivian White) on the death of Kenyan President Jomo Kenyatta this morning, repercussions, reactions and the process of replacing him...
Death of Jomo Kenyatta (1978)
- Genre
- Discussion; Interview
Lord Brockway, a friend of the late Kenyan President Jomo Kenyatta, discusses his relationship with the African leader. Brockway explains some of the decisions of his leadership, his mind for political...
Jomo Kenyatta death (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Stuart Sommerland reports to unidentified man in studio from Kenya on the Kenyan peoples reaction (including white people) to the death of the President Jomo Kenyatta. The streets are deserted, the places...
John Vorster resigns (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
John Vorster gives a speech as he resigns from the post of Prime Minister of South Africa. He states it was a privilege to serve the country, and thanks his supporters for all the support they gave him.
John Vorster resigns (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
John Vorster, retires from the post of Prime Minister of South Africa, and outlines the future of the country. The people of South Africa will be given the opportunity to elect their own leader through...
Inaugural speech of P.W. Botha (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
In his inaugural speech as Prime Minister, P.W. Botha sets out his goals for a free and honest South Africa; these include holding an orderly government, improving race relations with neighbouring countries...
World Council of Churches aid to Rhodesia (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Pauline Webb of the World Council of Churches describes the humanitarian aid given to the charity SWAPO linked to the Patriotic Front in Rhodesia to combat racism, and claims none of the money, despite...