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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 22, 1968

Page

10

U S Economy Faces Severe Crisis Warns Fed Chief

Federal Reserve Board chairman William McChesney Martin warned editors that the United States is in the midst of the worst financial crisis since 1931. He urged immediate congressional action to increase spending and reduce payments as the economy teeters toward recession and possible devaluation.

Washington United States Federal Reserve Board William McChesney Martin Congress Martin Sai Ts Hong

Amnesty for 3000 Greeks Marks One Year Under Regime

Greek military authorities mark one year in power by granting amnesty to about 3000 people convicted or charged with petty offences. Prime Minister Papandreou said the aim is to restore public life and complete reform begun by the army coup. Informed sources said roughly one third of those released had been convicted by tribunal or military court. The government vows to push ahead with measures to save Greece from political turmoil and corruption, as the regime seeks broad political backing.

Athens Sunda AAP Tte Mill Papashipini Greece Lortupt Politcians Eamumaniam Widdhoem

Soviet unmanned satellite signals possible return of manned flights

Reports say a Soviet unmanned satellite circled Earth today signaling a possible resumption of manned space missions after a year. Observers note successful docking tests with Cosmos 212 and 213, and expectations hinge on a crewed mission using the Soyuz system.

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Powell immigration speech sparks fierce UK debate

British politics raged over Enoch Powell's Birmingham speech denouncing Asian, African and Caribbean arrival. Leaders blamed the talk for inflaming racial tensions, with Home Secretary Ennals calling it damaging and irresponsible. Powell warned of a rising coloured population and urged drastic curbs, while Labour and minority groups criticized the rhetoric as inflammatory and dangerous.

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West Germany weighs ban on Socialist Students Federation

West Germany considers banning the Socialist Students Federation amid protests linked to the Rudi Dutschke shooting. Interior Minister Benda cites evidence to justify action while debating political propriety of a prohibition, as opposition calls for emergency Bundestag sessions. The SDS protests target Springer publications and confront Western Berlin tensions.

Berlin AAP West Germany Socialist Students Federation Rudi Dutschke Interior Mr Benda West Geman Vriday Sniilfrye Fee Democraty Bundestagower House of Germany

Ferry toll tragedy finds final victim in harbour search

The last missing passenger from the Wahine disaster was recovered yesterday morning near Welling Harbour. The body identified is 47 year old John Andrew Cox of Wellington, the latest fatality in the sinking.

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