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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1973
Page
7
Readers discuss abortion effects on maternal mortality and infant death rates, citing declines linked to access to care and safer procedures. The letter references studies and figures from 1964 to 1977, notes on hospital admissions after incomplete abortions, and mentions political figures and organizations debating reform.
A Christian writer attacks modern advertising and cinema for immorality, arguing that explicit depictions in films like Last Tango in Paris lower moral standards. He cites Australian leaders criticizing depictions as slimy and harmful, urging government screening restrictions.
Essay-like summary traces the evolution of Zionist thought with references to Herzl and Weizmann, noting disputes over immigration and settlement in Palestine. It discusses reactions of leaders and critics, including Sokolow, Laqueur, and Benes, and mentions the tension between revolutionary methods and political negotiation in expanding Jewish rights.
Deputy chairman Tim Leedman and several council members urge reform of ACT education funding arguing per pupil grants are uneven across categories. They warn that if current trends continue, capital works and service costs will rise with population growth toward 400 000, prompting broader state-like funding questions.
A lengthy defense of Portugal emerges after The Times report on the Wiriyama massacre. The piece argues no credible evidence of a massacre exists and insists on a United Nations inquiry, noting limited cases of “irrepu or Pehwinur” in Mozambique over two decades. It cites testimonies from missioners, bishops, and priests and questions government transparency while pressing for international investigation.
Fragmented excerpts from a 1945 Canberra meeting reveal leaders of the Country Party and Liberal Party negotiating cooperation. Anthony and other ministers push for closer ties while rejecting joint candidacy under a unified banner. Dialogues hint at possible alliance ahead of elections.
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