Australia files suit over Orion crash in California
Australia sues two American manufacturers for about 9.3 million US dollars following the loss of a P-3B Orion during shakedown flying at Moffett Field Sunnyvale California. The action targets Lockheed Aircraft Corporation and Menasco Manufacturing Company over alleged defective procedures in the aircraft’s landing gear component. The Australian government says the suit will not affect US Australian relations.
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California
Aapreuter
Thir
Gerald Lynch
Menasco Manufacturing Company
Australia
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Moffett Field
Sunnyvale
Lockheed
Menasco
Los Angeles Federal District Court
Lynch
US Department of Defence
Canberra
Air
Erwin
Indla Presidental Election Headlines Reflect Split Vote
News from Reuters reports the Indian presidential vote ended without a clear majority for any candidate. Neither main contender Mr Wedy nor Mr Giri won a majority, leaving Reddy anticipated as a potential second reference among supporters of other candidates.
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Indla
Tes Dell
Uap-Reuter
Wedy
Giri
Reddy
Gorton Sets October 25 Election Date
The Prime Minister Mr Gorton confirms an early federal election for Saturday October 25 and vows a strong foreign policy campaign. The House will be dissolved September 29, with votes for the House of Representatives only. Labor’s Whitlam to launch in Sydney October 1. Budget and defence issues, US base talks, and school aid policy feature in the campaign discourse.
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House of Representatives
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Senate
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Victoria
Whitlam
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Malaysia-Singapore
Labor
South-east Asia
ALP
Pine Gap
Woomera
Lion
Defence
Fairhall
Freeth
Soviet Union
Indian Ocean
DLP
Gair
Qld
Mr Freeth
Australia
Petrov and
Skripov
Grateful thief leaves note after shoe store break in Dickson
A thief broke into Notaras Shoe Store in Dickson on Tuesday night by removing roof tiles and entering through the ceiling. The intruder stole 17 pairs of shoes and $12, leaving a note reading crime doesn't pay but the hours are goor thanks Zorba. Nearby Johnny O'Keefe's Sports Store also suffered a similar break-in, with toys valued at 553 stolen.
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Notaras
Dickson
Zorba
Johnny O'Keefe
Pay rises threaten rent subsidies for Canberra staff
Hundreds of Canberra public servants face lighter pay cheques next Thursday as new wage rates roll in, while rent subsidies risk cuts unless the Public Service Board adjusts the subsidy table. Subsidies fall 3c weekly per $200 salary rise, with increases of $250 to $800 prompting weekly cuts up to 6l and fortnights, though no board-wide review is planned. The ACT member noted subsidies supported 564 houses, averaging 15 91 weekly, with the yearly 66 67 000 dollars spent in 1966-67.
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Public Service Board
Administrative and Clerical Officers Association
ACT
J. R. Fraser
Giri Leads In Indian Presidential Ballot Count
Prime Minister Mrs Gandhi backs V V Giri as he holds a narrow lead in India’s presidential race against Congress rival N Sanjiva Reddy. Uttar Pradesh returns tilt toward Giri with 177,727 votes to 132,257, as final count nears. A second ballot may be needed.
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Aap-Reuter
V. V. Giri
Mrs Gandhi
Congress Party
Gress Party
N. Sanjiva Reddy
Reddy
Zakir Hussain
Nagaland
Uttar Pradesh
Power struggle shapes India election fight for Mrs Gandhi
In a pivotal contest pitting Reddy against Giri, votes split along Congress right and left loyalties. Deshmukh parties back a third candidate as 15 candidates vie. initial Andhra counts show Giri leading in state results, while counting at Parliament House draws large crowds amid bitter election coverage.
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Reddy
Congress
Jan Sangh
Alg
S Gandhi
Dr Hussain
New Delhi
Invasion anniversary marked by teargas in Prague crowds
Police used teargas in Wenceslas Square to clear demonstrators marking the Warsaw Pact invasion. Dozens arrested as crowds chanted anti-Soviet slogans. Reports note heavy police response including water cannons and armoured vehicles. In Vienna, 72 Czechoslovaks sought asylum, with about 45,000 in Austria.
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Prague
Wenceslas Square
King Wenceslas
United Press International
Harges
Gestapo
Austrian Interior Ministry
Austria
Stedford fined 500 and disqualified for five years
Kevin Raymond Stedford 22 of Knox Street Watson was fined 500 and disqualified from driving for five years after pleading guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and driving in a dangerous manner. In Canberra Petty Sessions he admitted offences tied to a high speed chase on August 19.
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Butcher
Knox Street
Watson
Stedford
Mr Dobson
Canberra
Garry Tan Griffiths
Hume Circle
Wentworth Avenue
Griffiths
Canberra Avenue
Ipswich Street
Robson
Goal- Surn
D. McCulloch
Clubs may appeal to Licencing Court over membership ceilings
Sydney reports that registered clubs facing financial strain from membership limits may appeal to the Liquor Licensing Court. Minister for Justice Mr Maddison announced the option today, noting the postal address and Canberra contact details for the licensing office.
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Licensi i
Canberra
Canberra City
Act
Nsw
Pegistered
GPO
R Maddison
Hewidadel
Belfast counts the cost of violence
The city of Belfast endures continued upheaval as Protestant Catholic clashes drive about 5 000 residents from homes and another 1 000 flee across the border into the Irish Republic. A slate of other items appears on page 4 and 12 16 21 24 across courts, politics, and public notices.
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Irish Republic
Liner for congress move aims for Port Moresby voyage
In Adelaide scientists from Australia and New Zealand seek to hire a Russian cruise liner for their annual conference. Negotiations with shipowners were nearly complete to sail to Port Moresby next August, with many sessions aboard the vessel in Port Moresby Harbour. The University plans to aid Asia aspects of the event.
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Adelaide
Australia
New Zealand
Association For the Advancement of Science
Port Moresby
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