27 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1967
Page
1
Reported actions describe US and British maritime tensions with North Vietnam, including jet strikes near Haiphong and retaliatory measures. The text mentions allied carriers and a renewed ration policy, while a British ship faces damage and crew injuries amid ongoing air skirmishes and naval movements in Southeast Asia.
Melbourne report details actions against a United States dentist barred in the ACT amid legislative debate on foreign qualifications. It notes controversy over registration, training, and eligibility for practice, with references to Dr Forbes, the ACT Dental Board, and health officials. The piece also covers a separate broadcast advertising protest by women's foundation garments and safety updates on fire extinguishers and equipment.
The ACT Advisory Council chairman Mr Pead travels from Nowra to Melbourne aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Canberra. Invited by the US Government to be the liaison presenter, he will join the voyage with Captain F.E.M. Rosenberg aboard the vessel. The schedule originally planned to start by August 12.
In Sydney on Wednesday Sir Frank Packer declined to take part in further Avie naval trial discussions saying he was calmly contoured by the situation. The chairman stated he would not engage further in the trial's central issues.
Foreign Secretary Me Brown said the British Consul General in Haiphong spoke with North Vietnamese authorities after reprisal damage to a British ship. He did not see any body, and reports could not be confirmed. Late news note references a page report.
Inquiries said a tiny pressurisation fault sparked a fire that tore the port wing from the Viscount airliner, exposing the cabin before it broke up at 3500 ft. All 24 aboard were killed. The inquiry, led by Sir John Spicer, reviewed 7000 flight data recorder readings amid extensive wreckage damage.
The inquiry into the Viscount crash reviews cockpit sequence before impact, automatic pilot status, and a cabin fire. Evidence shows a blower fire caused wing and fuel-tank ignition, leading to structural breakup and emergency descent. Experts cite internal fire and propeller damage as key factors affecting wing strength and ultimate wreckage location.
The report notes concern from the Federal Government about how proposed UK cuts could affect the United States and mentions Heltuin's mili tary withdrawal plan. It highlights political and economic tension with references to demonstrations in Peking and Indonesian affairs. The piece also notes a local election in New South Wales with about 420,000 citizens eligible to vote this Saturday.
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