Rocket fault threatens Apollo moon launch at Cape Kennedy
Last minute trouble with a Saturn V guidance gyro sparked by signals from a spare unit could delay the Apollo 1 moon mission. Spokesmen warned the count might be extended past the scheduled 12 44 pm EST, risking postponement to the May 4 window. Commanders Captain John Young and Lieutenant Colonel Charles Duke led the crew as weather moved toward clear skies.
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Concorde problem alleged hinders full payload flight
London report on Concorde notes the supersonic jet cannot fly Paris to New York with a full payload, a factor in airlines' reluctance to order. The Observer cites ongoing government hopes to solve the aerodynamic issue before prototype 602's June takeoff, amid British expert splits on success.
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Australia may involve forces in PNG internal security
A national security seminar warned that Australia could be drawn into Papua New Guinea’s internal security after independence. Prof H N Bull argued military aid would reflect strategic stakes yet risk political backlash, while Dr R J O’Neill urged boosting PNG self-sufficiency and cautious future involvement.
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PNG Power Doubts Shape Papua New Guinea Election
In Port Moresby the Pangu and Pore parties face uncertain paths as Parliament opens later this week. United Party leader Tei Abal remains cautious about tomorrow’s verdict on ministerial nominations, while the 13 member People’s Progress Party holds the balance,未 indicating its support.
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Whitlam urges end to bombing in North Vietnam
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Whitlam called for an end to US bombing of North Vietnam. He aligned with the National Liberation Front and cited political settlement needs. Victorian ALP supported NLP aims while opposing calls for military victory. Other unions echoed updated ALP policy amid Hanoi’s response.
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US aircraft raid Hanoi Haiphong in new strikes
US aircraft attacked targets in and around Hanoi and bombed Haiphong port. A Soviet freighter in Haiphong was damaged and an officer aboard wounded. Jets and giant B52 bombers hit installations and supply dumps east of Hanoi as part of efforts to blunt North Vietnam’s offensive into South Vietnam.
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Escalating air attacks near Hanoi as Saigon fights An Loc
US officials report heavy bombing over Hanoi and Haiphong marking a new phase in the air war as ground forces push toward An Loc. In central highlands and the Mekong Delta, dauntless fighting continues with mounting casualties on both sides. South Vietnamese officials claim gains west of Quang Tri and Dong Ha despite setbacks.
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Australian head of Dunlop dies
Melbourne reports the death of Eric Dunshea a prominent Australian business leader aged 66. As chairman and chief general manager of Dunlop Australia Ltd he steered rapid growth earning the nickname take-over king. He was noted for education and welfare work and led a wave of acquisitions following his appointment.
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Dunlop Australia Ltd
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Divorce laws come under fire in Northern Ireland upheaval
The report notes a heated debate over divorce statutes amid murky political tension in Northern Ireland. It mentions the British Civil Aviation Authority and IATA involvement, with references to personnel moves and page references to back sections.
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MPs Seek Ban On Schoolbook Inference Clash In Parliament
A group of Liberal MPs urge Prime Minister McMahon to reverse Minister Chipp on banning The Little Red Schoolbook. Chipp resists, citing risk of a party split. debate to continue in party rooms amid pressure from McLeay. Printing in Melbourne means Commonwealth ban unlikely. states like Queensland have already banned the book.
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