Johnson to announce Vietnam troop surge plan
President Johnson is set to reveal a major Vietnam strategy address detailing an increase of 28 32 thousand US troops, including at least 23 thousand Army personnel and an extra infantry brigade with armor artillery helicopters and jets. General Creighton Abrams may be elevated to overall commander as Nixon cancels his own Vietnam policy speech.
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Second Mary meal Marathon raises funds for Marymead
More than 1 300 people completed a 20 mile Lake Burley Griffin loop yesterday raising at least 15 000 for Marymead Children s Centre Narra in a event described as fantastically successful by organiser Sister Marctan. Participants included Alan Browning Pram pushers and 170 Campbell High students with Apex Club volunteers manning checkpoints. Blisters were estimated at 1500 with no serious injuries. funds will cover storage and sewing rooms and possibly a transport ban for the children.
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Tennis Federation approves four open tournaments for year
The federation management committee announced approval of four open tennis tournaments planned for this year. Details were published on this page and in sports sections.
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Two Boys Found After EightHour Disappearance
Two youths missing since 4 p m were located around midnight after a search by police. Philip Richardson, 12, of Richardson Street, and Nicholas Perez, 19, of Gunn Street, Yarulumla, were last seen at the Richardson home.
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Rose Near Horn Passes South of Cape Punta Arenas
British solo yachtsman Alec Rose, aged 60, could pass about 30 miles south of the Horn tonight according to a message from the Chilean Navy. The potential passage would mark a notable point in his solo voyage departing Cape Town.
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Open tennis to spread in Australia and Wimbledon plans
The Lawn Tennis Association of Australia expects this year’s Australian titles at Milton Courts Brisbane to be open to professionals and amateurs after ILTF approval in Paris. ILTF to set rules immediately. Hobart leaders foresee open events in every state funded by LTAA.
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Prague judge vanishes amid Stalinist crimes probe
Deputy chief judge Josef Brestansky disappeared after leaving his office to attend an important party meeting. He oversaw rehabilitation inquiries involving 30,000 people executed or persecuted in the early 1950s. His wife and two sons said no trip plans were shared. Public pressure to address past wrongs rises in Czechoslovakia.
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Thieu Orders Full Mobilisation for Vietnam War
President Thieu announced a general mobilisation to begin in July, drafting men aged 17 to 45 and calling up women. He spoke to 10,000 university students, saying the year would be decisive and that Communists must fight to victory. The move would add to 135,000 already planned, aiming for over 900,000 regulars and militia, possibly exceeding 1,000,000. The United States faced limits on troop increases amid concerns over facilities and casualties. The National Liberation Front announced a three day ceasefire in four Mekong Delta provinces during Cambodian New Year.
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Gorton Outlines Troop Policy In Vietnam Debate
Australian Prime Minister Gorton said he would think long and hard before boosting Australia’s 8500 man Vietnam force. He stressed no request had been made for an increase, but acknowledged the option would have to be considered to meet Australia’s power needs. Hasluck warned of escalation risks and denied imminent Chinese participation.
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Rusk to Visit New Zealand and Canberra for Pacific Talks
US Secretary of State Dean Rusk travels to Wellington this week for SEATO council talks and a Vietnam strategy session, then on to an ANZUS meeting before visiting Canberra.
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Snowfall Delivers First Winter Dusting in Snowy Mountains
Thredbo and surrounding Snowy Mountains reported the season's first snow, about a quarter inch above 5500 feet, the initial fall since last November. Canberra recorded a 65.6 F max, with forecasts for cooler, drier days ahead and possible light rain. Cloud seeding failed to operate over the weekend while rainfall total for the year to date nears 277 inches, with 658-point average.
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Grounding of F-111 raids after second crash
The F-111 fighter bombers are grounded temporarily after a second crash in northern Thailand while en route to North Vietnam. The two man crew was rescued unharmed. North Vietnam claims it shot one down. Pentagon says they will do all possible to protect secret equipment and may deploy parachute rescue and demolition teams.
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Solution to SA's political crisis
Alan Fitzgerald put forward proposals to solve the South Australian parliamentary crisis. He suggested creating self governing Bantustans in the industrial suburbs to enable nations of South Australia to emerge as sovereign, interdependent entities.
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Jews break up Brisbane Nazi rally amid police cordon
Jews and bystanders cheered as they breached a police cordon to disrupt Brisbane's first public Nazi rally. A Nazi rider, Erle Wenberg, was hustled to safety by police amid the confrontation.
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