The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 'intervention' in Czechoslovakia with latest reports saying the whole country has been occupied. The army was not called out and the people were urged to remain calm. Czechoslovakia says it had no prior knowledge of the invasion; Russia says it responded to an urgent appeal for help. -- 2. In Britain the Prime Minister is to have further talks with the Soviet Ambassador. -- 3. it is reported that the Russian leaders have interrupted their holidays to attend an urgent meeting in Moscow. -- 4. The Czechoslovak crisis began with Mr Dubcek's liberalisation policy which was criticised by the Soviets.
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- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
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- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Episode Description
- The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 'intervention' in Czechoslovakia with latest reports saying the whole country has been occupied. The army was not called out and the people were urged to remain calm. Czechoslovakia says it had no prior knowledge of the invasion; Russia says it responded to an urgent appeal for help. -- 2. In Britain the Prime Minister is to have further talks with the Soviet Ambassador. -- 3. it is reported that the Russian leaders have interrupted their holidays to attend an urgent meeting in Moscow. -- 4. The Czechoslovak crisis began with Mr Dubcek's liberalisation policy which was criticised by the Soviets.
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