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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 11, 1969

Page

13

Moon travel by flying machines eyed by spacemen

Spacemen Arm strong and Aldrin say flying machines may be needed to traverse the lunar surface, a report cites United Press International. The astronauts described easier walking on the moon than feared but noted obstacles and debris. They waited quarantine relief as Moon rock findings and a new solar observatory launched from Cape Kennedy drew attention.

Space Centre Houston Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin Tulare Lunar United Press International Chrioters The Annon Avinshong Aldrin Michael Collins Cape Kennedy Sune Sme Hosday Earth

Romania pledges loyalty to Warsaw Pact while expanding its own defense

Romania reaffirmed continued loyalty to the Warsaw Pact but stated it will strengthen its own defence. Defence Minister Tontoni ta told the Romanian Party congress that Romania has increased arms and equipment for its armed forces, while insisting cooperation remain based on equality and sovereignty. The congress also approved growing the central committee from 120 to 165 members and extending candidate members from 70 to 120 to bring in younger voices.

Bucharest Aap-Reuter Romania Warsaw Pact Tontonita Hoth Romani Party Rismantin Tuln Henade Jonita Anny Warsaw Central Committee

Russian man celebrates 135th birthday in Tikva village

Tass reports a retired shepherd in Tikva village, Averbuijhan, marked his 135th birthday yesterday. He received three telegrams of congratulations from Mi Shirall Mishimov, who Tass says is 164 years old.

Moscow Shepher Tikva Averbuijhan Hiss Tass Shirall Mishimov

Sino-Soviet talks near end ease border clashes

Secret talks in Khabarovsk between China and the Soviet Union reached accord on a specific measure to improve navigation along frontier rivers. A new meeting of the joint border river commission will be held in China next year after seven weeks of negotiations.

Moscow Khabarovsk Joint Border River Commission China Kimkurovsk Max Cow Ios Erce Charh

Khabarovsk Talks Signal Possible Narrow Border Focus

Fragmented report notes mid-July friction between Moscow and Beijing over border talks. Russian claims and shifts at Khabarovsklet border conditions on Amur river and other frontiers. Observers see limited, step-by-step talks as possible prelude to broader negotiations, amid renewed mutual hostility and stalled restart efforts.

South Africa UN group told of torture

A South African told a UN group in Geneva that he endured electric shocks to his ears and tongue during interrogation by police, with further abuse including burning and suffocating restraint. He said he was deported to Rhodesia and kept in harsh conditions before release after 14 months in custody.

South Africa Geneva Nations Desmond Francis Zain Bhi Southy Afriea Africa

GREEN BERETS SPY DISAPPEARANCE REPORTS MYSTERY

In Vietnam eight Special Forces soldiers face possible charges over the suspected murder of a Vietnamese double agent on the US payroll. The missing agent, linked to a spy ring, was allegedly killed and disposed of at sea near Nha Trang. Investigators focus on Col. Rheault and the secrecy surrounding clandestine operations.

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