Guards deny passage to West Berlin mayor at Babelsberg
West Berlin Governing Mayor Klaus Schuetz was stopped by East Berlin guards at Babelsberg checkpoint and sent back amid a new East German decree restricting travel for West German ministers and senior officials. Britain France and the United States pressed the Soviet ambassador as consultations began. The ban marks the first time a West Berlin mayor has been denied passage, with East Germany arguing Berlin’s status separates West German officials from Berlin. The incident follows recent decrees targeting right wing figures and clashes with West Berlin police. Schuetz was en route to Bonn for a West German Upper House session.
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Powell Hailed In Controversial School Protest
The article describes a public disruption at a Powell engagement where students, escorted by officers, carried a banner reading Stop Powell and a sign quoting 1939 Powell 1697, reflecting strong local sentiment during a private ceremony.
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Cairns shocks Whitlam camp in party leadership feud
Dr Jim Cairns delivers a 900 word letter attacking Labor Leader Whitlam as unstable and arrogant in a bid to oppose his leadership challenge. Whitlam supporters react, stressing unity and confidence in a Tuesday caucus vote amid a broader party crisis across the ALP.
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Canberra Weather Forecast Sees Patchy Rain Today
The Canberra Bureau of Meteorology forecasts patchy light rain across the ACT today with a high near 65 degrees. Today's expected low is above May's typical minimum, while yesterday morning’s Canberra low was 37 degrees and Thredbo in the Snowy Mountains reached 27 degrees.
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Japanese car dumping proved by customs claim
The Customs Department said it had proven Japanese carmakers were selling cars in Australia at dumped prices. Senator Scott announced a Canberra meeting on Tuesday to tell manufacturers of the findings and that a cash import deposit would be required retroactive to April 4 unless prices rose. If the Tariff Board upholds the claim, dumps duty equal to the price gap, from Japan to Australia, would apply, with refunds possible if not.
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US bombs Vietcong in Saigon suburbs
Saigon suburb raids by American B52 bombers followed by fighting near and inside the city. Officials warn of a possible Tet follow up around May 1. Two large arms dumps found within 12 miles of Saigon. Vietcong smuggling attempts reported. Australian embassy says cautious stance. Austrian command notes ongoing fortification work with no unusual activity.Api
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Bunkers Hit in Saigon Sector by US Strikes
US pilots report destroying 99 bunkers and damaging 25 near Hiep Hoa 25 miles northwest of Saigon while Vietcong bunkers at Gin Dinh faced helicopter gunships and artillery. Four infantrymen killed and 12 wounded as fighting spread to Saigon alleys. Authorities claim over 20 000 Vietcong surrounded the capital after Tet. South Vietnamese leader Thieu says Vietcong capability to launch a nationwide attack diminished though limited offensives possible.
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Riot at Commonwealth offices over draft protests
Police halted a demonstration at Commonwealth offices in Melbourne as 20 people were arrested for obstructing access and offensive behavior during a draft riot. Sir Wilfrid Kent Hughes attempted to depart the building as youths provoked retirees and a federal labor tender official sought to pacify the crowd amid arrests and hospital treatment for a protester injured during clashes at the price fountain site.
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British books to cost 8pc less in Australia
A British book trade mission reports Australian prices for British published titles will drop about 8 percent from June 1 after sterling devaluation. Leaders Peter du Sautoy and Richard David cite pre devaluation stock and higher costs as factors and discuss plans for airfreight links with airlines to speed deliveries and expand university access.
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Goldberg seeks peace role as ambassador resigns
Mr Arthur Goldberg resigns as United Nations ambassador to pursue peace in Vietnam. He led the US delegation for two years of service and asks for a diplomatic path to end the Vietnam conflict.
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Dockers strike and protest march in London
Thousands of London dockers went on strike and marched to Parliament amid a racial controversy. They shouted down a Catholic poet and Protestant clergymen invited to persuade work resumption. Port activity halted with many ships idle and group protests outside the House of Commons. A petition supporting Enoch Powell's immigration views circulated among strikers.
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