Democratic fight over Vietnam at Chicago convention heats up
At Chicago Tuesday rival Humphrey and McCarthy forces prepared for a bitter floor clash over Vietnam. The Democratic platform backed halting bombing only with a parallel South Vietnam troop protection plan. Draft movements for Kennedy swirled as delegates debated strategy and timing for the presidential nominating process.
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Canberras Police Identify Man Found Dead on Monday
The body recovered on Monday is identified as Michael Marks, 42, of Seventh Street Narra Bunda. He had been missing for three weeks after leaving with two children. Canberra police announced the name last night.
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Growth needs before guns, says PM
Prime Minister Mr Gorton in a budget speech pledges growth before defence, outlining a welfare oriented plan to strengthen industry, technology, resources, and education. He disputes claims the budget neglects defence, saying defence spending will rise and Australia’s capacity to fight will grow while social needs are addressed.
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MPs press for pay rise in Queensland Parliament
Brisbane Tuesday report notes government members will seek legislation to raise parliamentary salaries by 12 percent. Since December 1, 1965 backbench MPs have earned 6700 dollars annually.
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Rain Ends Australia Hope in Fifth Test at The Oval
Weather halted play as rain arrived before lunch, leaving Australia five top batsmen out for six runs and 351 behind. The soggy pitch reduces England's bowlers’ task and a draw appears likely, with full report on page 34.
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Princess Marina Dies of Brain Tumour in London
Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, 61, aunt to the Queen, died in London from an inoperable brain tumour. She spent five weeks at Kensington Palace after treatment in a hospital, with her sons the Duke of Kent and Prince Michael and daughter Princess Alexandra at her side. Her life included exile years, a 1934 marriage to the Duke of Kent, and 26 years as president of the All England Lawn Tennis Club before her death.
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Leader weeps as he tells of compromise
Soviet units to remain Prague under Moscow deal. Czech sources say stations will be on West German border with staged withdrawal in three steps and some troops kept to aid frontier defense. Parliament President Smrkovsky wept describing the compromise as necessary.
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Parliament in wartime ratification debate continues
The full Parliament must ratify any agreement as tensions mount after five Warsaw Pact nations invaded. Smrkovsky appeared fatigued after addressing lawmakers and was helped from the chamber by civil guards. Soviet officials pledged noninterference and offered a loan to stabilize the economy as borders reopen to foreign tourists.
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Moscow says Pact troops to exit Czechoslovakia gradually
Moscow announced after four days of talks with Czechoslovak leaders that Warsaw Pact troops would be gradually withdrawn from Czechoslovakia and that the situation was normal. The communique noted broad participation by ruling party bodies and stressed steps to strengthen socialism and the working class. It did not spell out specifics and said the troops would not interfere in domestic affairs.
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Prague Crowds Celebrate End of Soviet Tension
In Prague crowds cheered outside Prague Castle as Soviet troops neared withdrawal news spread that stalled negotiations were ending. People waved Czech flags, smeared with soot for luck, while tanks and troops remained near state buildings. Australian Immigration Minister Snedden pledged aid to Czech migrants and to refugee camps if needed. Sydney reports note Austrian envoy Franz Pein arriving, confirming sympathy for refugees with many seeking asylum in Austria.
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Belconnen Lake Proposed as Central Feature in Town Center
The National Capital Development Commission studied landscape options for Belconnen central business area. A lake formed by a Ginninderra Creek dam, horseshoe shaped, would surround the Civic Centre with high rise offices, a design touching on Lake Burley Griffin scale. The scheme faced high maintenance costs and was debated in Parliament House displays. The Belconnen Hospital was planned nearby.
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Secrecy Move at ACTA Denies Press Access to Parts
An ACTA committee chair has power to designate which self governing parts remain secret and which are open to the press. In a wage case Mr R J Hawke argued that unions influence. Hanoi delegation to Paris talks noted. Special influenza figures listed.
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