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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1968

Page

16

Cape Town University students defy Vorster warning

Cape Town University students defied Prime Minister Vorster s warning and continued their sit in to protest the government move blocking the appointment of African anthropologist Archie Mateje The campus entered its fifth day with rare peace despite a blast and a bomb hoax targeting Mateje Hall Student spokesmen vowed to remain until the university council reconsiders Mateje s appointment showing the university s tension with English speaking students and government policy

Johannes Burg Cape Town University Vorster Archie Mateje Vorser Cape Town Admiryet Tion Mateye Hall

Nigeria faces Biafra offensive amid famine and relief clashes

A wider war appears possible as Nigerian forces push toward Ibo heartland across the Niger and Red Cross warns of a large scale relief effort. Famine devastates Biafra and international aid planes face political barriers while negotiations in Addis Ababa stall with no clear ceasefire in sight.

Isha Kadion Yonge Nad Tmo Bintea Lagos Inter- Hational Red Cross Red Cross Inan Geneva Biafran Ont Red Cros Ide Ax Federal Roope Saurday Radio Biafra Gawon Abs

Mao says Red Guards must obey authority in anniversary note

Chinese leaders mark the Red Guards anniversary with a call to unite with workers peasants and soldiers while denouncing imperialism and revisionism. Public trials of seven alleged traitors in Hangzhou are reported amid factional Red Guard unrest. Britain’s Sir Donald Hopson returns from Beijing after a prolonged stay and a visa delay is resolved.

Pekin Red Hang Chow London Britain China Donald "Hopson Donald Frst Weint Stewart Prac Peking Wallaires Hin

Fishermen feared after Tonga Fiji search effort

In Suva on Monday authorities report ships and aircraft combing waters between Tonga and Fiji for missing crew members. A large rescue operation follows reports of a boat missing near Taian Haapis island with several men aboard. Survivors or remains have not been confirmed and search arrangements remain in place.

Suva Tonga Fiji Waleb Ae Oil

Refusal From Parents Delays Five Year Old Heart Transplant

In Houston on Monday parents of Maria Giannaris, five, the world’s youngest heart transplant candidate, refused an operation after a donor heart became available for their daughter. Doctors advised delay to seek consent, while Maria’s health remained critical and a second donor offer surfaced from an 11 year old, but the parents initially declined before later agreeing to proceed.

Maria Giannaris Maryland United States James Dudley St Luke's Hospital Houston St Luke's Hosspital Nick Giannaris Giannaris Jamey Dudley Herron Miestanatis Hays Cather Gianaris Si Marit

Snipers Fire On Riot Truck In St Petersburg Violence

In St Petersburg Florida a riot truck was fired on by snipers using shotguns amid a third night of racial unrest. Five arrests reported as crowds disrupted streets and police faced attacks including a store fire and firebombs. Earlier, a riot truck helped clear streets as rioters clashed with police, with a separate Rhode Island incident also injuring several.

ST Petersburg Florida St Petersborg South Sade Miami Prairie Avenue Rhodesland Howital Farner

Philippines Denies Muslim War Against Christians

Manila and religious leaders dismissed rumours of a Muslim revolt in Cotabato and Magpet. Officials said reports of clashes and deaths were unconfirmed, noting tension but no credible evidence of an armed campaign.

Manila Ealm Armed Forces Manuel Yan Marcos Tows Walled Mag Pet Magpet Pendu Tin c Vietente Rowal Cotabato Minedango Pendinin Philippines Mc Blas Opie Sabah

Party office bombing shocks New York Liberal HQ

An explosion rocked a Liberal Party office in New York early today. A police spokesman said a Cuban refugee group opposing Castro claimed responsibility. The Liberal Party operates in New York State and fields local candidates.

New York Liberal Party Tang News Service New York State

Own a Tuross beach for $50 this school break

Visit Tuross during school holidays to buy a beach for $50 with cleared land ready for a holiday home. Choose from five white sand beaches and two blue water lakes and enjoy water sports, boating, golf, tennis, and woodsland bird sanctuary nearby. Deposit $50 with easy terms over five years. details from a representative or via coupon for an aerial photo.

Tuross Moruya Tuross Beach Bowden & Schadel Canberra

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