Vietnam pullout talk challenges Australia and Allies
In Launceston and Rome reports, Defence Minister Fairhall cautions Australia faces difficulty if the U S withdraws 30 000 of its 50 000 troops from Vietnam while Vietnam South Vietnamese forces need American support. Western and Vietnamese leaders debate pace and scope of any disengagement amid peace talks in Paris and Rome.
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Late News Under Precaution Amid Turbulent Times
Fragmentary report notes activity around a coastline area with mentions of EMTIANE and Thuret Nowe from Precai to Lace. References to Pathe Lai and Fredeman Soe appear, with unclear details about actions or outcomes.
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Bennie Dowers Achieves Arts Degree While Parenting
Mrs Margaret Bennie Downer, a public service worker with six children, completed a bachelor of arts degree at the Italian National University while balancing work, home duties, and night study. She earned the degree just days after giving birth to her youngest, Tone, 17 months ago, and attended the Canberra Theatre Centre ceremony where over 200 graduates received degrees.
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Forbes attacks butchers and Mr Pead
The Minister for Health Dr Forbes rebutted a Canberra butchers claim that his comment on the Canberra Abattoir closure was false. He accused Mr SH Pead of degrading public debate and said the butchers’ polling shows Canberra Abattoir remains only one supply source among others. Throughput has fallen, while overall meat demand grows, and only 36 percent comes from the abattoir versus higher consumption.
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Bougainville Copper Granted Lease for Bougainville Mine
Bougainville Copper Ply Ltd, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto of Australia, was granted a lease to mine copper on Bougainville. The agreement with the Territorial Administration requires at least 30 million dollars in capital for construction and facilities within five years, with total project spending expected around 300 million dollars. reserves were estimated last month at more than a billion tons.
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NCDC plans higher density housing in Kingston area
National Capital Development Commission plans a major redevelopment in Kingston Canberra involving higher density housing. The commission is reviewing which Kingston areas, housing forms, private or government led development, land releases and timing while confirming the demolition of the Kingston Gest House site and weighing possible use of private enterprise.
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Bendigo contest looms as Libs force ballot for Lee
Victorian Liberal Party orders backbencher Mervyn Lee to a pre selection ballot for Bendigo by election, avoiding immediate second by election for Lalor. If Lee resigns Lalor to contest Bendigo, government risks another vacancy. several aspirants expected to seek Bendigo pre selection before April 23. Lee's grip weakens after losing support from three strong branches in the redistributed Bendigo electorate.
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Bendigo byelection looms as Beaton resigns
Report outlines how Speaker Aston announced Beaton’s resignation and the Liberal Party’s plan for Bendigo. By election expected in May with speculation over MP Lee’s chances under new boundaries. Prime Minister Gorton involved in talks as Victorian Liberals press for a candidate.
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Perth DLP May Give ALP Votes
Perth Thursday The Democratic Tabors' Party seriously considers giving its preferences to the ALP candidate in Perth at the next Federal election. State president Mr F A Pownall said DLP preferences could decide if the seat is won by Labor or retained by the Liberal Party.
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Prisoner Free to Attend University Under Rehab Plan
A life sentence inmate at Goulburn Gaol is allowed unescorted visits twice yearly to the University of New England Armidale as part of a NSW rehabilitation scheme. He travels by rail with a government warrant and pocket money, attending for two weeks, then returns to prison.
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States Aim for Wheat Quotas Plan 1969 70
Austra Agricultural Council met Sydney to agree on a quota plan for 1969 70 delivery. Delegates pledged to implement the scheme proposed by Wheatgrowers Federation. Violence erupted in Waterpagna last night with two deaths as riot police patrolled the town amid high unemployment.
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Asian bank votes 14.5 billion for Asian education loans
The board of governors of the Avianevelopment Bank met in Sydney to set aside 143 million for special loans to develop low interest programs in Asian nations. Chairman Mr McMahon and the Australian Treasurer urged faster education initiatives in Asia.
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UN negotiator quits over Middle East crisis move
In a surprise move, mediator De Gunnar Jurriog quits the UN role and returns to Moscow. Swedish ambassador status unclear as NATO ministers study four political blueprints to pressure the Communists toward negotiated peace.
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