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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 06, 1968

Page

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Attacks on $17m hospital based on misinfo

Hearing by the Parliamentary Public Works Committee examined criticism of the ACT Woden Hospital project. Department of Health officials argued most concerns stemmed from inadequate information and misreading of the design brief. Officials said no major changes needed, with planning details to be revisited. External consultants from Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne provided input.

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Weekend Weather Forecast With Mild Temperatures

A weekend outlook predicts a retin temperature around seven degrees, similar to Saturday, with a bit warmer spells on Sunday. Westerly winds are expected to ease but turn winterlike, bringing light showers and no significant rain.

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Varying Late News Fragments Signal Unclear Developments

Fragmented OCR text shows scattered phrases about warnings, talks, and events without clear subjects or dates. The readable bits mention mentions of meetings, times, and possible plans but lack coherent actions or identifiable people or organizations.

LBJ calls civil rights leaders after King assassination

President Johnson delayed Hawaii trip to hold a White House meeting with civil rights leaders following Dr Martin Luther King Jr's murder. Rioting erupted in more than 30 cities across the East and South, with injuries, property damage, and arrests as police used tear gas in some areas near the White House.

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Ansett says airlines right

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Rusk arrives for talks with Gorton on Vietnam peace

U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk lands in Wellington for talks with Prime Minister Gorton on Vietnam peace moves. Rusk says meetings were profitable and will continue with key ministers. Demonstrations in Sydney and Wollongong protest the war as Rusk travels to discuss possible outcomes with allied leaders.

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Rusk to Gorton in Canberra for cautious talks

The American Secretary of State will meet Prime Minister Gorton after arriving in Canberra. He plans a careful approach on Hanoi while stressing talks and reciprocal restraint. He will discuss permanent and near term actions, and will outline U S willingness to negotiate with concrete steps.

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Riots and King Assassination Across U S Cities

News reports describe urban riots from Harlem to Memphis with looting fires and police clashes. Dr Martin Luther King Jr was shot outside his motel in Memphis and died, as federal and local authorities ordered investigations and tributes poured in from national leaders.

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Aranda lease auction yields record and high bids in Canberra

Anonymous bidder pays 4350 premium for a residence in Aranda as 1960s Canberra restricted auctions set new records. Woden Pearce subur b bids peak, with seven blocks selling from 2050 to 3900, average prices rising across Aranda and Torrens listings amid strong demand.

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Civil rights leader King death sparks fear of civil war

Dr Billy Graham warned that the assassination of Martin Luther King could trigger civil war and widespread anarchy in the United States. He described the act as a deadly blow to nonviolence and warned democracy faces a grave crisis without moral renewal.

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