RISE TO POWER
Indonesian Strong Man
(N.Z.P.A.-Reuter—Copyright) KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 14. President Sukarno named a new Army Commander today—anti-Com-munlst Major-General Suharto, who squashed the pro-Communist coup attempt.
General Suharto, who appears to be emerging as very strong, succeeds Major-Gen-eral Achmad Yani, who was killed by the pro-Communist rebels.
Dr. Sukarno, In statements made to the official news agency, Antara, and broadcast by Radio Djakarta, said that since Yani’s slaying he had controlled the Army. The appointment confirmed General Suharto’s rise to power since the coup attempt
Retail Prices Higher.—Retail prices in Britain have risen 13 per cent in the last three years, the Labour Ministry announced yesterday (London, October 15.)
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Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30883, 16 October 1965, Page 15
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