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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1973
Page
11
In New Delhi, Indian and Pakistani officials reopen negotiations on Bangladesh war repatriation to settle the fate of about 90,000 prisoners of war. Leaders express optimism for a settlement and discuss numbers to send home and possible postponement of war crimes trials.
Three bombings rocked central Phnom Penh on Sunday leaving at least five dead and 29 wounded. The blasts at the market and cinemas followed US bombing and signaled a potential communist campaign. Cambodian forces claimed control of seven highways nearing the capital as insurgents blocked Mekong river convoys.
The Pentagon reversed prior policy and opened the way to continued production of the F111 fighter bomber. Deputy Secretary Clements said $30 million was used for long lead items, with no decision to extend production beyond December 1974, but Congress may fund 12 more F111s. Lawmakers have approved about $174.6 million for 12 more F111s in addition to 43 already built or planned by next year.
Two firms admit illegal corporate contributions to Phillips Petroleum and Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing totaling about 1.03 million dollars. Contributions were reportedly without board approval. some were returned. Other firms had disclosed similar gifts. Separately, Jeb Magruder pled guilty to conspiracy in the Watergate case and cooperation efforts continue as indictments loom.
Spain will purchase eight British-made Harrier jump-jet strike aircraft from the United States in a deal worth about £12 million. Labour leader Sir Harold Wilson denounced the sale as an outrage, accusing Britain's Conservative government of using the U S as an arms trafficker.
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