Ford names deputy Rockefeller for Vice President
President Ford nominated Nelson Rockefeller former New York Governor to be Vice President. Rockefeller arrived at Washington National Airport shortly before the announcement. Ford met congressional leaders and his Cabinet prior to naming Rockefeller, who at 66 would be the second VP chosen under the 25th Amendment.
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Mainline ACT projects remain ongoing despite liquidation
Mainline Corporation group chief figures the ACT construction contracts worth 19.7 million will continue as normal while the official receiver in Sydney assesses options. Belconnen offices, the Foreign Affairs centre and Canberra Club works proceed. liquidity woes and government credit squeeze blamed for the crisis. creditors weighing support as 5,000 employees face an uncertain future.
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Oil staff retrenchments rise in Canberra shortages
Major fuel distributors in Canberra have retrenched staff due to cur rent shortages of oil products. More layoffs are expected if the situation does not improve in the next few days. Only one distributor has heating oil for non emergency use and gas supplies remain on a day to day basis. Prospects for improvement this winter look slim, though adequate petrol remains available if industrial conditions do not worsen.
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Ahmed elected fifth President of India with massive majority
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, 69, Congress candidate, won the presidency securing 765,587 electoral college votes. His rival Tribhuv Kumar Chaudhury of the opposing party received 0 votes as Ahmed achieved a landslide victory after resigning as Minister for Food to run.
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Warning by Minister on Mainline projects in Canberra
Canberra film of urban and regional development minister Mr Uren warns there may be other Mainline developments in trouble and extended beyond capacity. He supports aiding rational developers but rejects bailing out speculative firms. Projects listed include Chapman Primary School 950000 almost finished Kippax Health Centre 560000 half finished Belconnen West Offices 770000 begun Weston Creek High School 1800000 completed but under maintenance Foreign Affairs centre 3150000 not begun new Canberra Club 4600000 underway Kambah High School 2500000 not begun 141000 on site work.
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Jobless rise prompts Budget debate in Australia
Australia’s unemployment rose to over 102,000 with more than 8,000 added in early August, taking July’s rise to 14,800 and total unemployed above 93,500. Vacancies fell by about 4,000 to roughly 46,000 as Cabinet Budget talks consider Treasury proposals for tax cuts and spending cuts amid inflation. A special committee led by Dr Coombs was to report on alternative Cairns plan proposals.
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Drop in food prices in July across six capitals
The Australian food price index fell 0.5 percent in July led by declines in meat prices. Hobart was the sole capital showing an increase 6.3 percent while Canberra and others posted reductions ranging from 0.2 to 1.1 percent. Over the year the six capitals averaged a 15.3 percent rise with Hobart and Canberra up 19.2 and 16 percent respectively.
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Staff Illegally Acted in Aboriginal Affairs Probe
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Public Accounts was told that staff in the former Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Bryant’s office acted illegally under Treasury rules. Acting first assistant secretary Malone said the Minister should guide the department, not his staff, who undertook ill advised and sometimes illegal actions. Secretary Dexter confirmed overstepping by ministerial adviser Bill King and noted distractions from priority tasks, citing blanket orders and office moves as examples. The department sought urgent staffing at Thursday Island and began reorganizing in April to operate on a triennial basis, improving forward planning and project assessment.
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Kissinger pledges US role in Cyprus talks with Greece
US Secretary of State Kissinger urged Greece to resume Cyprus negotiations with Turkey and promised to push a deal that respects Greek honor. He said Turkey pledged flexibility on demarcation lines and phased force reductions in Cyprus after a phone call with Prime Minister Feevit. Ankara says Turkey will push autonomous Turkish Cypriot federal state with or without Gen eva talks, Deputy PM Erbakan stated.
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Civic Centre retail complex to double Canberra floorspace
Canberra planners unveil a large mixed use redevelopment creating about 400000 square feet of new retail space near Alinga Boulevard and Akuna Street. A pedestrian network links Civic Centre, Mondro Mall, and future hotel sites with a sun shaded all weather canopy and informal plaza areas. The plan foresees a pedestrian bridge to the Boulevard centre and possible kiosk extensions, with completion estimates of about two to three years.
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Delay in ACT election details sparks embarrassment
Fraser Returning Officer L Heston warned that capital territory delay in announcing next month's ACT Legislative Assembly election details created an embarrassing situation in the electoral office. Melbourne political circles are rife with fear distrust and doom saying as the month unfolds. Rohan Rivell reports. Evelyn Hood notes Canberra Youth Orchestra and members delivered outstanding performances at the International Festival of Youth Orchestras and Performing Arts.
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Canberra Times Sports Star award candidate Keith Jorgensen
Keith Jorgensen, ACT men's open table tennis champion and ACT junior champion, is this week's candidate for The Canberra Times Sports Star award. The note appears on page 40 with sections titled Talking Point and references to pages 17 18 19 21 across other pages.
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