U.K. Goods Boycott In U.S. Possible

Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30367, 17 February 1964, Page 11

U.K. Goods Boycott In U.S. Possible

(N.Z.P.A.-Reuter—Copyright) WASHINGTON, February 16. Mr Pean Rusk, the Secretary of State, said yesterday it was possible that the American public might boycott goods made by British firms which traded with Cuba.

Questioned jn a radio interview about reaction to the sale of British buses to Cuba, he said that the Government “don’t plan to organise any boycott against the goods of countries that may be engaged in that trade. “I think it is possible there may be some Consumer reaction here in this country, here and there With respect to firms that specifically engage in that trade,” he said. “But that’s something that Is in the hands of private citizens—we have no part in that ourselves." MEAT LAW Federal legislation to reorganise the Australian meat industry, was foreshadowed by the Minister for Primary Industry, Mr C. Adermann, who said export uncertainties had made reorganisation of tfie industry “necessary and desirable?’—Launceston, February 16. PEACE TEAM Seven Thais—four military officers and three civilians—will supervise the cease-fire between Indonesia and Malaysia in Sabah and Sarawak. —Bangkok, February 16.

INTEGRATION Six Negro pupils entered the Notasulga High School on Friday under the protection of a Federal Court order and a strong force of State troopers. White students boycotted the school.; —Notasulga (Alabama), February 16.