Troops Move Near Czechoslovakia in Joint Exercises
Soviet, Polish, and West German troops began joint exercises near Czechoslovakia, testing modern command guidance in East German Poland and western Ukraine. Prague hosts Tito’s return and hints at Ulbricht and Ceausescu visits for talks with liberal leaders.
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Fifty killed in Indonesia crackdown on PKI tunnels
An Indonesian Army assault in a remote East Java coastal area killed fifty people within a network of Communist tunnels. The operation intensifies a crackdown on PKI remnants as officials confirm the toll and describe the target as a Communist tunnel complex.
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Unclear athletic clock race omits details
Fragmentary report describes late news clock event at Walnut and a Calera sumlay AA race. Mentions Mile race results and a rider named Ryurk. Notes an illness likely glandular fever keeping a competitor out since May.
Priest disciplined and another rebels over birth control encyclical
In Melbourne Archbishop Knox withdraws Father Nicholas Crotty s priestly faculties for publicly opposing the Pope s birth control encyclical. Father Peter Phelan on television says many priests share his doubt and that he will not teach the encyclical s directives whileCrotty seeks a superiors decision. The Vatican issue divides clergy as Channel program notes differing theological views among Australian Catholics.
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Catholics Reject Pope Birth Control Ruling in Sydney Meeting
In Sydney 500 Roman Catholics at Sydney University rejected the Pope's birth control statement by majority vote. They urged open discussion on marriage and church authority and asked Catholics to write to their bishop. A final loyalty motion failed on a show of hands. The meeting was chaired by Dr Hugh Lacey and attended by John Ryan and Helen Scanlon amid lively exchanges.
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Two Chinese Fishermen Rescued After 69 Day Raft Drift
Two men survived a 69 day drift on a tiny raft after their Chinese fishing trawler Hsienshin burned 400 miles north of Viti Levu. Seven crewmates perished during the 800 mile voyage before rescue near San Cristobal in the Solomons as Vola sighted the raft at first light.
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Thieu Says Youth Has Shame Over Draft Evasion
President Thieu urged Saigon crowds that Vietnamese must be ashamed some youths refuse to fight while foreigners come to defend Vietnam. He warned Communist plans may be checked by allied sweeps and urged self defense forces to use any means to thwart the enemy. US air losses were reported as a US F-100 accidentally strafed allied troops, while B52s bombed into North Vietnam near the DMZ.
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Interior to change industrial leases in Canberra
The ACT City Area Leases Ordinance will be amended to detail authorised trading forms from industrial leases in Canberra. The Canberra Chamber of Commerce said the Department of the Interior will prepare the amendment following pressure in Parliament and lobbying by the Chamber and the National Capital Development Commission. The department will act after the current amendment passes, with ALP opposition likely to withdraw.
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Retailing rules eased for industrial leases in Canberra area
Parliament considers a new amendment allowing subsidiary retailing of goods manufactured on site and limited non food retail from warehouses. It covers building materials hardware and motor vehicle related products and aims to curb abuses seen in Fyshwick. Industry groups support the change as a cautious step, urging consultation to ensure safeguards and future clarity for Braddon and Fyshwick industrial areas.
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Steam era in UK ends with final steam journey
Britain marked the end of the steam era as the last steam locomotive completed a farewell round trip from Liverpool to Carlisle and back. The event followed 138 years since George Stephenson’s Rocket opened passenger service, with celebrations including champagne, bunting, and photographers.
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Dogs Poisoned in Downer Strychnine Baits Weekend
Two dogs died after ingesting strychnine baits in Back yards of Downer near a pre school centre. A beagle owned by E Crowley and a kelpie owned by P Jackson were poisoned with baits of meat and cereal base. Police warn dozens of baits may be in area and urge parents to keep children from handling meat objects.
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Man dies in Yass crash near Hume Highway
A man was killed and a woman seriously injured when a car left the Hume Highway near Yass and rolled several times. The victims were said to be from Queensland and possibly newly married. The man was thrown free and pinned beneath the car. the woman remained hospitalized in serious condition. Four NSW road deaths occurred in a weekend toll, with total state deaths rising to 716 for the year as other crashes claimed more victims in Victoria.
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Minister explains admiral remarks
The Navy Minister Mr Kelly explained remarks by Rear Admiral Crabb who on Friday criticised government policy toward the Royal Australian Navy. The article notes other items on rights bills and international discussions, with references to race incidents and relief efforts, and mentions increased Commonwealth road grants.
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Barnard to Speak at ANU Private Conference
Professor Christiaan Barnard, famed for pioneering heart transplants, will address about 25 Austrian heart specialists at a private conference at the Australian National University. He was due in Sydney from Singapore early Friday morning and would travel to Canberra on Thursday evening.
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