US veto looms as UN debates Korea and Vietnam bids
At the United Nations a Security Council committee weighs North and South Vietnam for UN membership while the United States signals a veto unless South Korea is also admitted. The vote tally shows mixed support among council members with Britain Costa Rica France Italy Japan Sweden and the United States in favor on Korea, while Byelorussia China Russia Mauritania and Tanzania oppose. North and South Vietnam gain agenda inclusion by 14 to 9 with the US abstaining.
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Harradine Expulsion Sparks ALP Tasmanian Stand
The ALP national executive gave the Tasmanian branch seven days to accept a decision expelling Mr Brian Harradine from the party. A telegraphic vote showed strong support for the expulsion, with 10 of 11 members backing the executive’s move. Pulston plans appeal to the 1977 Federal Conference.
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Challenge in ALP in Hobart as rift looms
Hobart reports a Tasmanian ALP leadership standoff with calls for federal intervention. State president Lowe dismisses a breakaway and notes constitutional powers to expel members, as 11 of 18 Tasmanian members voted against Harradine. The national executive demands compliance within seven days and says Harradine’s appeal will go to the next national conference.
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ACT proposes higher fees to cover deficit hit
The ACT government plans increases in stamp duty car registration building fees and drivers licences on top of a 40 percent rise in municipal rates and planned hikes in bus fares land prices and rents. The move aims to recoup most of last year’s deficit after weak demand for new leases. The Capital Territory Department holds land for about 3000 houses shops and small manufacturing firms to boost future receipts.
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Japanese Hostages Freed After Kuala Lumpur Crisis Ends
Five Japanese terrorists freed their last 15 hostages and flew to Libya with comrades released from Japanese prisons. The flight carried US Consul Stebbins and Swedish diplomat Bergenstahle among those freed, while substitute hostages ensured the deal. The exodus ended a four day siege sparked by the seizure of the American Consulate in Kuala Lumpur.
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Indian government expels AP journalist Edward Cody
The Indian government orders the expulsion of Associate Press correspondent Edward Cody over reporting on India's political crisis. Earlier, Parliament passes a law barring appeals to the court for those arrested under the state of emergency.
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Duty-free bonanza in Christchurch lands with no checks
Two aircraft loads of passengers arrived from Australia and breezed through Customs with no officials present. A nationwide ban on overtime by Customs staff halted airport and wharf checks. Passengers on Christchurch flights were told there would be no checks on landing, prompting a rush for duty-free liquor and cigarettes.
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4A MAN AND HIS BOOKS 4A MAN AND HIS BOOKS
John Buchan, noted event thriller writer, appears fatigued in other fields as Maurice Dun levy discusses wild food in Australia in Nigel Wace reviews.
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Lake gondola damaged in creek misadventure near Burgmann College
The gondola owned by Mr John Grant of Red Hill was found half submerged in Sullivans Creek by ACT Water Police on Wednesday afternoon. Believed stolen from its teeny ming near the ferry cart West Basin late Tuesday, it was rowed up the creek and hauled overland to an oval near Burgmann College where it was seen mid morning.
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Damaged Venice Gondola Valued At 10 000 To 15 000 In Australia
A gondola imported from Venice in the early 1960s was damaged while moored at Went Basin. It suffered torn upholstery and disfigured inlaid ornamentation, with restoration costs estimated around ten thousand to fifteen thousand dollars. Inquiries are ongoing to determine if vandalism caused the damage.
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Portugal forms new government after coalition collapse
In Lisbon General Goncalves forms a new government to replace the last month’s cabinet after Socialist and centre-left Democras resigned. The spokesman gave no composition details and said the administration would take office at midday tomorrow. In northern Portugal communist militants opened fire on demonstrators near Oporto wounding several outsiders.
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Full wage indexation sought in hearing
Government officials pressed for full automatic wage indexation at an Arbitration Commission hearing yesterday. Israeli government sources expressed optimism that an interim agreement is near, signaling progress toward wage protection amid economic pressures.
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Innocence and politics in a presidential system debate
INNOCENCE discusses Kep Enderby and a presidential system easing ministerial gains while meeting Raye for political maneuvering. Brice Juddery notes this on Page 2. Cap per Tid. PNG'S largest company reports a 56.21 million half-year loss in 1975.
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Canberra football league keeps eight teams next year
The Canberra Australian reports that the National Football League will maintain an eight team format for next season. Despite recommendations to cut two teams ANL and AMC, the league decided to preserve the eight club lineup per back page notes.
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