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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1968
Page
12
Papeete Tahiti reports France moves toward its first hydrogen bomb test despite the Polynesian Territorial Assembly resolution opposing nuclear experimentation. A parliamentary vote of 14 to 4 favored continued preparations, with opponents calling the measure childish and unsafe amid radioactive material risks.
A report cited by China News claims Mao Zedong created SS-type units within the PLA with power to arrest and disband troops, enforce behavior, and award Red prizes on the spot. The Times adds a separate note of orders to halt violence and withdraw from key railway lines near Hanoi amid fears of factional struggle.
In Carson City Nevada on Sunday Maxine and Patti Andrews confirm the group will split. Maxine aims to become a college dean of women while Patti plans a further entertainment career possibly on Broadway. Their sister Laverne Andrews has recently died of cancer ending the trio famous from the late 1930s to 1950s.
South Africa’s Prime Minister Vorster reshapes cabinet by replacing Dr Albert Hertzog and several aging ministers with younger figures to push his new policy line. The changes elevate international involvement and telecommunication roles, signaling a shift away from the Werhoerd era and conservatives while shoring up Vorster allies.
Rhodesia’s nine High Court judges spent a private conference to decide whether to recognise the legality of Ian Smith’s 32 month government. Five had signaled reservations. Justice Davies urged reconsidering a Privy Council ruling as the case of 32 Africans charged with arms offences goes to the Rhodesian Appeal Court. The government unveiled a new flag without the Union Jack, featuring green and white stripes and Rhodesian coat of arms.
Indonesian military authorities in Java announce major crackdowns on the banned PKI. Five ranking officers in West Java and more than 800 Communist suspects have been arrested, as East Java soldiers seized a secret hideout and detained 40 members of the Sitiwang Division for interrogation.
Ulbricht called for negotiations with West Germany involving diplomatic representatives and potential trade contracts. He urged the Volkskammer to empower the government to pursue normalization, challenging West Germany’s Hallstein doctrine and claiming sole German representation.
Northbourne Avenue lender LAKE CREDITS Co Pty Ltd advertises personal loans from 10 dollars. The note mentions a four core facility from P.O. and a reference number 489979.
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