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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1972
Page
1
Government plans amendments to the Tariff Board Act to shorten the tariff review from twenty years to six, enabling quicker assessment of about 1000 items with large gaps between general and preferential duties. Two new board members will be appointed to accelerate work and allow interim findings before year end.
The Australian reports the Australian National University Students Association resolution urging the campus be declared a sanctuary for ASL students facing arrest under the National Service Act. It calls for the ANLSA president to declare a campus sanctuary if warrants are issued, and to organize a university strike if needed. It also proposes paying legal costs for affected students with consent.
The Prime Minister Mr McMahon announced yesterday that arrangements were completed with the State Premiers for the Premiers Conference and the Australian Loan Council to be held in Canberra on June 3. The meetings would continue on June 23 if needed.
Widespread fogs were reported in Canberra yesterday morning. Fairbairn recorded a low of 33 degrees. Today is expected to be fine with a high of 67 degrees, three degrees below yesterday’s 70 degree maximum.
Fragmentary OCR text shows late news with garbled lines about a planned gathering and officials debating a route and speakers. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable, leaving uncertainty about the event, organizers, or outcomes.
Six petitions circulated in the Australian House of Representatives demand an early election in response to the government’s budget. Opposition members signed the petitions while Government members criticized the move as pandering to public opinion polls. Speaker Sir William Aston ruled the petitions in order and directed they be received, read, and printed.
Prime Minister McMahon opened a weekly Macquarie network broadcast explaining the Government's mini budget. He urged listeners to join in confidence that the measures would deliver the economy both the Government and people want. Inflation dominates budget extras.
Saigon military sources report government forces remain about six miles north of Chon Thanh, facing heavy resistance. Inching northward, they push toward An Loe, located roughly 19 miles north as the conflict intensifies.
A South Vietnamese military source says four Communist divisions, possibly 25,000 to 40,000 men, operate within 75 miles north and northwest of Saigon. Loc Ninh rubber town is controlled and Highway 13 held to the northwest. In Paris, Hanoi demands talks restart. US bombing of the north urged to halt. Admiral Moorer says northern battle area stabilised, options open.
Unconfirmed field reports say South Vietnamese paratroopers were flown into An Loc to help break the siege and link with government advances along Highway 13. A military communique later said friendly forces clashed with North Vietnamese units five miles east, with 40 attackers killed and two government troops dead.
Educators push for an ACT inquiry amid discussion on UNCTAD development in Santiago. The article reviews the role of Australia in UNCTAD and outlines the day’s coverage across pages 1 and 2, including fashion and people.
A Berkele y fisherman and a companion were thrown into the sea when their boat was swamped near Rabbit Island. The 41 year old Leslie Carroll is feared drowned. Rescue efforts, using a helicopter, resumed after a morning search and will continue for a second man reported missing.
Twelve Spanish paratroopers died and 61 were injured when a gust of wind dragged them into a rocky gully during a training drop on Fuerteventura Canary Islands. The unit of about 130 men was practicing landing near an enemy airstrip. several injured were in critical condition. Lieutenant-General J. De Mena visited the island as details emerged.
Zac traveled 1200 miles under false pretences, mistaken for Alfred the pedigree hound from South Australia to San Francisco. A nationwide alert spread as police hunted for Alfred the real dog. A Brisbane sighting led to the capture. authorities investigated the mix up and continued search for Alfred.
The Royal Australian Navy inks a 1.12 million order for the Turana target missile, first sale of Turans, developed by Government Aircraft Factories in Melbourne. Turana tops speeds of 450 mph and altitudes to 33 000 ft, replacing slower propeller targets. It is radar guided and parachute recovered, with land recovery option. designed for launch from Tkara systems aboard Australian ships.
Labour members backed a proposal to put the Common Market issue to a referendum in a 129 to 6 vote in the House of Commons. The move followed a party rift that saw six leading Labour market figures walk out, while Conservative anti market members push the referendum plan. The prime minister Heath opposes holding one.
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