Jews killed in Arab commando raid near Ismailia
A Arab commando unit attacked an Israeli position opposite Ismailia along the Timseh Causeway in the Suez Canal, killing and wounding at least 30 Israeli soldiers and destroying armoured cars and ammunition depots. Israeli tanks engaged, one tank reportedly destroyed, unit held position for two hours before returning to base with two wounded. BEIRUT reports note ongoing regional tensions.
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Israeli says raid foiled by Egyptian soldiers near Tsrmailia
Israeli military says an attempted penetration into an Israeli post facing Tsrmailia was foiled. A spokesman dismissed a CSIRO report claiming 25 Israeli casualties and a Teraell tank was damaged as fantasy.
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Search for woman fails in Queanbeyan
Police and others searched unsuccessfully for Amelia Storey a 48 year old Queanbeyan mother missing since Friday. Bushland near the town and the Molonglo River were combed Canberra police joined the effort. Storey is 5ft 5in tall with brown eyes blonde hair and a fair complexion. She lives with her husband and has two grown children. The family offers no explanation for her disappearance. The search resumes this morning.
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West Irian Protest Sparks West Irian Demonstration
In Disyapers the West Irian capital about 20 people staged a protest organized by separatist elements. The march, reported after Friday April 11, featured warning shots fired into the air over banners reading one man one vote. No injuries were reported.
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Former Nazi acquitted in wartime crimes trial
A court acquitted Wilhelm Findessen, 62, and two co defendants of wartime Jewish killings, saying prosecutors failed to prove their guilt beyond reasonable doubt and noting the defendants faced execution risk if convicted.
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Referee targeted as Sydney soccer brawl erupts
In Sydney Pan-Hellenic fans surged onto Wentworth Park and hurled beer cans at referee George Naylor after 150 supporters protested a decision in the Pan-Hellenic versus Polonia match. Naylor was punched, linesman Frank Sbisa struck, three Pan-Hellenic players were hurt, one man charged with offensive behavior, match abandoned, points likely awarded to Polonia.
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Canberra attack on 15 year old in Acton
Canberra detectives probe an assault on a 15 year old girl on Liversidge Street Acton as she walked toward Canberra Hospital at about 7 40 pm. She suffers a fractured jaw and the attacker may have an injured hand leaving in a Holden sedan. Police seek a young woman seen nearby near the Institute of Anatomy building before the attack.
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Hunt Off For Missing Aircraft
US ships and aircraft abandoned a five day search for survivors of the EC-121 shot down off Korea. Only two bodies were found. The Henry W. Tucker returned to Sasebo with wreckage. Nixon vowed continued protection for US troops in South Korea.
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NSW and Victoria road tolls rise over weekend
Seventy-one road deaths were reported across New South Wales and Victoria over the weekend with Narrabri noting a fatal crash on Saturday. In Melbourne and Adelaide reports, seven and five fatalities respectively pushed yearly tolls higher.
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Theatre to Keep Norm and Ahmed Run in Brisbane
A spokesman for Twelfth Night theatre said in Brisbane the production will continue with its four letter words unchanged through May 3. Actor Norman Staines remains in the role amid an obscene language charge to be heard in Magistrate's Court tomorrow.
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$1,250 Million WA Contract for Robe River Ore
Japanese steel mills seek to finalize a $1,250 million deal with Cliffs WA for iron ore pellets and fines from Robe River near Cape Lambert. The 21 year contract covers about 124 million tons, triggering a $245 million regional investment in town, port, rail, mine and plant, with a major power demand and long term ore supply for Australia’s steel industry.
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Cliffs plans town for 5,000 near Mt Enid WA mine
Development would support about 1,000 workers near Mt Enid to mine 3,000 million tons of ore in 246 square miles of leases 90 miles east of Onslow. A 80 mile standard gauge rail line to Cape Lambert links to Roebourne crossing the Hamersley line. Capers cap size and port upgrades amid interport interchange offer extended shipping.
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Australian shares for Robe River iron ore venture
Australian investors may be offered the chance to buy shares in the Roche River iron ore project. John Darling and Son Pig Ltd of Sydney is organising Australian finance with a 50 50 split between National Bulk Carriers and the Australian partners, including Garrick Agnew and Mitsui and Co. The deal aims to raise about 60 million dollars through private debt and equity placements with a broad holding base. Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co will manage exploration and negotiations with Japanese mills, with Ludwig interests reviving the project after earlier setbacks.
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Voters' Voice offers Canberra residents help with issues
The Canberra Times launches Voters' Voice to answer citizen questions about government failings and delays. Residents submit problems with proof of identity, and officials respond from various departments. Updates will be published as replies arrive. names remain private unless permission is given.
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Boy 11 jailed in Pakistan for railway sabotage attempt
A military court at Hyderabad north of Karachi sentenced an 11 year old schoolboy to three months in prison with hard labour for attempting to sabotage a railway line. The court under martial law in Pakistan also fined the boy 100 rupees.
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Karachi
End of Mulwala Contractors demolition at Mulwala House
Mulwala Contractors began stripping and burning five LC buildings of Mulwala House Reid at the weekend to clear land for widening Parkes Way. Picture. Page 4.
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Liberal Liberal Garland Leading Curtin By Election
Liberal candidate R Garland leads Labor rival H G Jones in the Curtin by election in Western Australia as votes counted show Garland ahead by 17 636 to 10 822 with 500 votes remaining. News wires report international tensions and regional politics across multiple pages.
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US bishops decide to keep priestly celibacy rule
In Houston the American bishops meeting unanimously resolved to retain celibacy as the standard for about 60,000 priests. The decision comes as pressure for permitting marriage grows within the church.
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