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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1969

Page

11

Death toll in Biafra heavy as child deaths rise

Geneva reports show more than 100 children dying daily in Biafra, with totals likely far higher than published. Red Cross officials warn the toll reflects vast hunger and starvation, while the Pope in Rome seeks peace, noting Nigeria's conflict and ceasefire prospects.

Geneva Biafra Tapeh Cifra Jagel Calthemphore Thaiwands Stas Tie Iagei Jagei Rome Africa Nigeria Lunda Kampoie

Rate Scaae Every One Who Is Afraid Needs This Book

A concise note urges readers to rate a book titled for those who fear or hesitate. It emphasizes the need for broad feedback to help others decide, framing the item as essential guidance for anxious readers seeking reassurance and direction.

Fear dissolves in Science and Health reading rooms

A reader learns that fear causes much disharmony and pain and that prayer based on Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy can dispel fear. The book, paired with the Bible, offers guidance in quiet, peaceful study at Christian Science Reading Rooms. It may be borrowed without charge or purchased at the Barton Reading Room, Corner Macquarie and Bligh Streets.

Mary Baker Edgere Christian Science Cheristian Science Reading Room

Grand tour of planets proposed by academy scientists

A group from Nigel Academy of Sciences urged immediate national planning for a grand tour of the five outer planets Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune and Muto by unmanned spacecraft in the late 1970s. They argue outer solar system probing could reveal how life evolved on Earth and elsewhere.

PR Syme Ee Suny AAP Nigel Academy — of Sciences Outer Planets Solar System Jupiter Saturn Muto Earth

No life found in moon rocks

Houston reports preliminary tests show no signs of life in moon rocks. Biologists injected lunar material into mice and ran broader searches for extraterrestrial organisms, while Apollo mission imagery and leadership changes at the space center are noted.

Houston Moon Kemmerer Charce Apollott Space Agency

Mars trip in 1982 eyed by NASA chief Paine

National Aeronautics and Space Administration head Paine said an American Mars landing could occur in 1982 if the $24,000 million effort proves worthwhile. He forecast a two phase plan including a nuclear powered Mars craft and a 3,100 ton ship with 300,000 horsepower, plus orbiting missions and surface laboratories. NASA aimed to decide by September 1 on beginning preparations. In Pasadena, Mars vegetation findings from Mariner 6 were reported with no nitrogen indication in the upper atmosphere.

San Francisco Mars National Aeronautics and Space Administration Associated Press Thomas "Paine Canguonwealth Club of California Soviet Union Paine Werner von Braun NASA Mixon Earth Jin Hight Boulder Dam Pasadena California Amerin Mariner-6

Moonless Moon May Not Hold Diamonds on Moon

Houston scientists doubt the moon contains diamonds, reporting moon dust includes elements like uranium, sodium, aluminium, potassium, manganese and a glassy volcanic rock. Dr Robin Brett said no appreciable carbon or diamonds were found in the samples from Apollo astronauts’ lunar dust analysis.

Houston Saap-Reuter Manned Spacecraft Centre Robin Brett

Spacecraft Dock at Asteroid Proposed for Mars to Jupiter Route

A NASA science panel urged feasibility studies for docking spacecraft to an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter to gather samples and return them to Earth. The plan foresees extended missions in the late 1970s with launches timed to planetary alignments, while noting budget would be a small addition to current NASA expenditures.

National Academy of Jejoners Inter Ears Mars Jupiter Earth Halley NASA 1 Shien Uranus Neptune Pluto Umma Phio

Student athlete charged in campus murder case

United Press International reports 22 year old John Norman Collins an Eastern Michigan University student is charged with the slaying of Karen Sus Beiemen in Grand Rapids Michigan. Police continue to withhold statements as investigation expands into the killings of six other victims.

Ada Arbor Mientean Yong Otha Sinin United Press International Karen Sus Beiemen Grand Rapids Michigan

Kennedy car crash inquest sought by DA in Edgartown

Massachusetts DA Edmund Dinis pushes to reopen Sen Kennedy crash case seeking inquest. He sent letters to Chief Judge Rush and James Bayles of Dukes County District Court Martha's Vineyard. Kennedy pleaded guilty to leaving the scene. Ms Mary Jo Kopechne perished in the accident. Exhumation for autopsy discussed, per press reports.

New York Edmund Dinis Massachusetts Senalée Edward Kennedy Lawa New York Times Me Winis Wilchy Senmior Kennedy Tudee Hoyle Edgartown Scone Chaysuldick Island Marthirs Vineyard Mario Kopechne

Turkey gang suspect arrested in Istanbul crime probe

Police in Istanbul say they arrested a gang member linked to a national hunt over a mass robbery and the murder of a museum night watchman. The suspect, 41 year old Jan Kroneder of Munich, allegedly aided the theft and was among those implicated in the Tamir museum case tied to ancient treasures valued at over $44 million.

Istanbul Ragiotment Jan Kroneder Mun- Tamir Galich

Illinois Supreme Court Justices Resign After Probe

Two Illinois Supreme Court judges, Chief Justice Roy Salfighore and Justice Ray Xlinebiel, resigned amid a special commission report accusing them of impropriety in financial dealings. They denied wrongdoing and challenged the commission’s findings. The probe, appointed by the court in June, centered on stock holdings in Civic Centre Bank of Chicago linked to former revenues official Theodore Wrates.

Chicago AAP - Reuter Ilinois Supreme Court Court of Macs Roy Salfighore Ray Xlinebiel Ak Tans Commission of Ilinois Supreme Court Commission Justien Ktinghie Special Commission Urgest

Airliner Crash Near Marseilles Injures Passengers

An Alitalia Caravelle overshot the runway near Marseilles and crashed into mud. All 41 aboard survived with several rescued from water and treated for shock or cuts. The Rome to Marseilles service carried 37 passengers and seven crew. no serious injuries reported.

Marseilles France Siday Aap-Reuter Assian Rome

Date set for Mboya murder trial in Nairobi court

Kenya's late Minister for Economic Planning Mr Tov Mboya is the center of a murder case. Main suspect Njore Njore appeared briefly in Nairobi Magistrate's Court amid police reports of a postponed preliminary hearing to August. No press of public in the Nahe court as observers noted the case was advanced to avoid violence.

Naidu Iaap -Beiter Isaac Njenga Njore Owe Tov Mboya Kenya Min Ister Ing Nairobi Wit Njurage Sip Nahe Niomye Follee Nicroge Mboya

Tomatoes wash ashore flood Perpignan beaches

Swimmers faced rotting tomatoes washing onto beaches near Perpignan as a sea of fruit flooded the area. The mounded produce drifted from an unspecified source, creating a slippery and messy scene for beachgoers on a Sunday.

Perpignan France

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