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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
1
Canberra’s weights and measures section found underweight loaves in at least two of seven bakeries during July tests. The deficiencies ranged from a few grains to 2407, with two firms officially notified and a second check planned. If no improvement, legal action possible.
Brisbane reports that breath tests for motorists started at midnight as Queensland introduces new liquor driving laws. Police Commissioner Bischoff urged the public to support the measure aimed at reducing deaths and damage caused by driving under the influence.
Moscow reports a vast three nation exercise moving toward Czechoslovakia as Czech Soviet talks continue with optimism fading. Russia expands drills into East Germany and Poland with troops from allied Communist states joining. General Novikov calls the exercise one of the largest, simulating a nuclear attack and mass troop deployments.
Soviet forces push south toward the Czech border as Warsaw Pact unity strains. Prague-Moscow talks enter a third day amid warnings of reimposed Stalinist methods if pressure intensifies. Tito’s Prague visit postponed as Dubcek defends liberal reforms. Page 5 references Rumani a Poland dispute.
Brisbane reports the death of Premier Pizzey aged 57 following a heart attack at his home. He had been sworn in as Queensland Premier on January 17, succeeding Frank Nicklin, and had represented Isis in the state parliament since 1950. He is survived by his wife and two children.
The Department of the Interior is investigating television maintenance, motorcar repairs and freezer foods to protect consumers. The probe covers hire purchase contracts door-to-door sales lay-by sales and licensing of agents electricians and electrical contractors. Officials say the inquiry aligns with broader consumer-protection efforts and will examine legislation in other states and consult with relevant authorities. Proposed new laws on door-to-door sales and agent licensing are planned for future introduction.
Reports say Coat Peon Urechnevy, 61, the Soviet Communist Party leader, was taken ill just before lunch. The summit was interrupted as delegates debated the next course of talks and later adjourned amid uncertainty.
Castelgandolfo reports the Pope defended the encyclical on birth control as a guide to conjugal morality while signaling there may be another document addressing marriage and family life. He urged charity and pastoral care, saying the Church may need a fuller, more all embracing design on human sexuality.
SYDNEY Wednesday The Catholic Church will not take public disciplinary action against women who deliberately use contraceptives including the Pill, according to Bishop Muldoon in Sydney.
Paris reports France announced support for Biafra, urging settlement on self determination and possible use of international procedures. The move marks a shift from neutrality as observers wonder if France may recognize the secessionist state, while maintaining an arms embargo on both sides amid the Nigerian conflict.
An eighties era note honors Narrahbundah pensioner Sarah Jane Maitland who turns 90 tomorrow. The McIntyre Street resident, a descendant of Gilbert McInnes, linked to Duntroon Military College, grew up amid Scottish roots and a family of 12. Her grandfather worked as stockman for Campbell at Duntroon in Australia, earning £12 yearly.
Mrs Maitland, born at Reedy Creek near Duntroon, celebrates her birthday with an at home. She raised nine children, outlived five, and counts 19 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Her family includes daughter Mrs George Ball of Earlwood, NSW.
A student vote at the Australian National University, tallying 34 to 21, condemned the Government for a growing insensitivity to democratic principles. The motion cited censorship, treatment of conscientious objectors and demonstrators, and illiberality in the National Service and Crimes Acts.
A Victorian Liberal conference called for more government disclosure on the Vietnam war and advocated higher MPs pay. The Lobby restaurant near Parliament House was described as a tangled web by MP J R Fraser. Acting Premier Sir Arthur Rylah warned Commonwealth public servants about the State receipt tax. Ronald Reagan was poised to attack the Johnson administration in a policy speech. Transport costs for containerised goods between Australia and Europe were under negotiation.
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