McWilliams Tops Wine Exhibitors at Brisbane Show 1970
McWilliam's Wines won the trophy for the Most Successful Exhibitor at the 1970 Queensland Royal National Show for the third consecutive year and will retain the trophy permanently. The awards cover multiple classes including Dry Red Wine, Sweet White, Sweet Red, Table Wines and Sparkling, with Gold Medals awarded in numerous categories. McWilliams also earned the only two Gold Medals for Brandy in age categories.
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McWilliams
Douglas inquiry delays crippling House impeachment probe
Washington reports that Rep Emanuel Celler charged executive agencies including State Justice and CIA with delaying and obstructing a House sub committee probing Justice William Douglas. The panel, tasked with impeachment considerations since April, received a 60 day extension amid claims of a whitewash by critics led by Joe Waggoner.
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Aap-Reuter
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Supreme Court
William ©. Douglas
State Department
Justice Department
Central Intelligence Agency
House of Representatives Judiciary Committee
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Douglas
Joe Waggoner
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Louisiana
Celler
Gas to be sunk in Atlantic as disposal plan proceeds
US Army officials say deteriorating nerve gas must be buried at sea to remove risk, approving Operation Chase to sink 408 vaults in 16,000 feet of water about 240 miles offshore. Despite public outcry, Under-Secretary Beal insists shipment poses no danger to people or the environment as it moves through southern states.
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US Army
America
United Press International
Army
Mrsfhaddeus Beal
Senate
Atlantic
Beal
Diplomat in The Hague commits suicide in car
A 34 year old Brazilian diplomat, second secretary at the Brazilian Embassy in The Hague, was found dead in a car with his throat cut. Police said he used a razor blade and had severed his jugular vein. The incident occurred Tuesday night and was confirmed yesterday.
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Paulo Dionisio de Vasconcelos
Best of health for Watt after release from China
British engineer George Watt, 41, said he is in the best of health on his first night out since release from China after three years in prison. He left hospital, then hid from press, awaiting a flight to England escorted by Vickere Zimmer from London. AAP Reuters report notes Watt stood outside a luxury hotel with an Anglo German firm official.
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George Watt
China
England
Aap-Reuter
Vickere Zimmer
London
Pying
Strike threat over Pill at Staffordshire glove factory
Angry female workers at a Staffordshire glove factory threaten strike after learning the boss plans to offer Pill based family planning clinics. The firm aims to start sessions with films and lectures on contraception next month, prompting complaints about medical advice and doctor access.
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Staffordshire
Edna Kirby
Family-Planning Association
West Point Cadet Seeks Discharge as Conscientious Objector
West Point senior Cary Dooham of New Baden Illinois filed suit in US District Court New York seeking to overturn a denial of his conscientious objector request. The army aptitude board recommended dismissal and three years enlisted duty. A hearing was set for August 11 with a court challenge pending.
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Associated Press
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Academy
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Aptitude Board
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Cooper
Mra Goldberg
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Huey Newton Freed on Bail Plans Vietnam Action
Black Panther leader Huey Newton, freed on 50 000 bail, said he would send Panthers to Vietnam to fight US forces. At a press conference he pledged renewed energy to the Black Revolution, after being released following a California Supreme Court ruling over trial errors.
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California
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California Supreme Court
Brothers in Court Over McKay Murder Case
Two brothers Arthur Hosein and ae deen Hosein appeared in Bailey Court London on a murder charge case involving Muriel McKay. They made no brief appearance while seeking permission to allow prosecution exhibits to be examined. The judge, Mr Alan Kingston, cautioned the press to withhold details.
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Muriel McKay
Alec McKay
Bailey Court
Arthur Hosein
Aedeen Hosein
the Crown
Alan Kingtoe
Commission finding on pornography faces debate in Congress
A US President's Commission on pornography tentatively concludes obscenity does not cause sex crimes or corrupt youth. The 18 member panel, approved two years ago for a 2 million dollar inquiry, has yet to approve the report and much must be rewritten. A House subcommittee plans hearings to challenge the draft findings amid concerns over some experiments and arousal results.
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Washington
Associated Press
House
Congress
Robert SN. C. Nix
Demerat
Pennsylvania
Colombia Moore's accuser leaves country
Bogota jewelry shop owner Danilo Rojas says the store closed and the accuser Clara Padilla has gone to the United States. The case involves England captain Bobby Moore accused of stealing a bracelet during a May visit to Colombia.
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Colombia
AAP
Reuter
England
Bobby Moore
Moore
Danilo Rojas
Aap-Reuter
Clara Padilla
United States
Miss Padilla
Mexico
Hurricane Celia_Battered Texas Coast Near 300 Million
Hurricane Celia caused extensive damage along the Texas Gulf Coast, nearing 300 million dollars in losses with 32 deaths including 13 in Texas. Corpus Christi and surrounding areas faced heavy destruction into northern Mexico as the storm moved inland. Officials estimate crop and property damages, while Corpus Christi's mayor used emergency powers to curb profiteering and stabilize the city.
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Texas
Bend
Associated Press
Mexico
LPL
Jack Blackmon
Lnter
US Spain to sign expanded military base agreement
The United States and Spain will sign in Washington an expanded five year agreement permitting American use of Spanish military bases. The pact, to be an executive agreement rather than a treaty, broadens the original leasing terms though details were not released before the ceremony. Supervision prompts potential Senate friction with Senator Fulbright.
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Spain
State Department
Senate
William Fulbright
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