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Michael Manley receiving copy of 'Bustamante and His Letters'

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"Michael Manley (left) seen looking at his copy of "Bustamante and His Letters" after it was presented to him by the author journalist Frank Hill at Jamaica House on Monday."

Members of the Back to Africa Mission

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"Members of the Back to Africa Mission at Palisadoes Airport yesterday morning before flying to New York by BOAC on the first stage of a two-month tour of five African countries to investigate migration there. In from from left are Mr. W.M. Blackwood…

Disabled Rastafarian at funeral

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"This disabled Rastafarian known only as "Tata" was wheeled to the National Arena on Thursday by his brethren, to pay his last respect [to Bob Marley]. He was just one of the many disabled persons on hand."

Probes into US-Jamaica relations

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"Hope R. Stevens, attorney and treasurer of the Uptown Chamber of Commerce, New York City [centre] talking to newsmen at New Kingston Hotel yesterday about the aims and objectives of the Independent Commission of Concerned American Citizens which…

National Urban League's Black Executive Exchange Pro

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"A group of American Business Executives, part of the National Urban League's Black Executive Exchange Programme [BEEP], who visited Jamaica recently, hoping to establish a channel of communications with leading business personnel and government…

Black Leadership Forum

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"Black American leaders who were in Jamaica recently for a conference on problems affecting black people in the United States took time out for cocktails and dinner with Jamaicans at the Half Moon Golf and Country Club, near Montego Bay. From left:…

Gordon Audley receives clock for appreciation

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"It's all smiles as Kaiser Bauxite Company Chief Engineer Audley Gordon shows off a clock presented to him by the company in appreciation of his 25 years' service. Mr. Gordon received the clock at the KBC's 20-year Club Annual Dinner and Long Service…