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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1968

Page

17

UAR offers concessions to Israel in peace talks

The United Arab Republic reportedly proposed new concessions to Israel for a Middle East peace settlement. Arab diplomats close to President Nasser said Cairo is considering dropping demands for Palestinian refugees and demilitarizing the Periphery, with cautious, unofficial Cairo responses noted. Israel’s silence and Bevin-like reluctance to engage in direct negotiations are cited amid mixed signals from Cairo and Western observers. The New York Times editorialized that despite new variations in the Arab stance, key leaders show a constrained path to negotiated peace.

United Arab Republic Israel Middle East United Aeac Be'Van

Christians and Jews Aid Biafra Relief Drive

In New York Christian and Jewish groups coordinate a major relief effort for Biafra famine. Catholic, Protestant, and interfaith agencies raise funds and organize helicopters, medicines, and food deliveries. Elizabeth Taylor’s London hospital departure is noted in a separate item.

New York Church World Service

Indonesia Army uproots Communist villages in Java

Indonesian Army forces moved through South Blitar in East Java, dismantling village settlements and regrouping households as part of a campaign against Communist remnants. Officials said operations targeted bases used by rebels for more than a year, with thousands of troops sealing the area and guards monitoring detainees.

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Colony votes on self rule laws in Equatorial Guinea

In the Spanish West African territory, Equatorial Guinea, voters over 21 totalling about 115,000 of 382,000 Africans, backed a constitution moving toward independence on October 12. Early reports from Cita noted heavy turnout and no disturbances despite opposition on Fernando Poo island.

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Catholic Protest Seizes Santiago Cathedral in Chile

About 200 Roman Catholics including priests in lay clothes and students stormed the Santiago cathedral, blocking priests and congregants from attending Mass as part of a protest over church ties to social and political issues. Police monitored the scene while protesters asserted demands and later dispersed.

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First death free year for Wall

WEST BERLIN Monday AAP Reuter reports the Berlin Wall has had its first death free year since construction. Official tallies show refugees attempting escapes numbered over a hundred, with many killed or captured. police say the border remains heavily fortified with watchtowers, fences, and minefields as Austria border patrols report growing activity.

West Berlin Berlin Wall Ville Leony

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