Slovakia surrenders central committee seats amid press crackdown
Slovak Communist leaders led by Gustav Husak resign from the national central committee citing improper representation at the 4th congress. Bratislava reports say Slovakia seeks greater autonomy and to back Dubcek, while Czech leaders face Moscow edicts. Radio Prague notes new press rules and state control increasing as Warsaw Pact printouts and banned materials surface.
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Radio Pree Bratislava
Bilak
Commoniat Party
Slovakia
Moscow
Hussk
Genertay
Ational
Congren
Congrem
Otten
Tye Slovak
Elane Iter
Animovaly
Sil Slovaky
Czchoslovak Party
Dubos
McHusk
Prague
Comnist
Rude Pravo
Prace
Ceteka
Annette Wope
Late News House NRE at Lyons Ambiguity in Damaged Text
A fragmentary late news item from Lyons reports damage to a residence and mentions a monetary loss described as "wevered thomestil doliars" amid unclear names and events. The unreadable OCR yields few concrete details beyond the action and estimated damage.
ANU report links tuition policy to poorer student quality
The Australian National University report to Parliament shows the public service policy on tuition fee support may be drawing more poorly qualified students. It notes a rise in new part time enrollments since 1966 and calls for safeguards to maintain standards, citing higher failure rates in economics and potential lack of motivation among younger part time students.
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Australian National University
Sat
Public Service
Public Ser
ANU
Uiversity
Acio Hontandarde
Universites
Aliead
Faculty of ‘Onomier
Faitus
Faculty of Economics
Aid
Tnadea
Alandusds
Wniver
Fishermen Freed By Force In Papua New Guinea Incident
Formosan crews freed four hostages after boarding a trawler near Carteret Islands about 50 miles northeast of Bougainville. The Nivani detained two Formosan boats, took two men from each as hostages, and a rescue was planned as patrols including the Aitape move to intercept. No injuries reported.
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Pmoreaey
Papua New Guinea Administration
Carteret
Boupinville
Bougainville
Des Ashton
Nivani
New Guinea
Ashton
Inyaret
J. Baga
Gerton
Sohano
Haye
Private hearing of police charges scheduled
An inquiry into alleged disgraceful conduct under section 11A of the Police Regulations will be heard privately on September 1 by Mr W S Flynn SM. Interior Minister ME Nixon announced the hearing to protect the officer while exoneration is possible. The suspended detective denies the charges. Flynn will report to the Minister who may fine, demote, or dismiss. The Minister’s decision will be final with no right of appeal.
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W. S. Flynn
Interior
ME Nixon
Flynn
Minerals council proposal faces ministerial showdown
The Minerals Council proposes a single minister for Nation Development, with Mr Fairbairn leading the effort. The plan aims to unify oversight of minerals and would involve the Minister for the Interior Mr Nixon and state ministers. The proposal was discussed amid budget talks in parliament.
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Fairbairn
Nixon
Faicharin
House of Representatives
Violence erupts at Chicago Vietnam protest near Democratic convention
At Michigan and Eighth in downtown Chicago, clashes between hippies and police erupted as the Democratic convention contemplates Vietnam policy. Police used batons and reinforcements as protesters surged, leaving blood and broken glass amid a tense scene outside the Conrad Hilton.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Vietnam
Michigan
Eighth
Humphrey
Conrad-Hiltor
Inco
Conrad Hilton
Senator McCarthy
McCarthy Holds Back on Humphrey Support Over Vietnam
Senator McCarthy voiced difficulty in backing Humphrey over Vietnam policy and warned it would be hard for the Vice President to shift from his stance. He cited Humphrey’s defense of the Admin’s Vietnam policy and the convention’s rejection of the dovish plank as key objections. Georgia Governor Maddox and Lester Maddox’s withdrawal are noted in context of Democratic tensions.
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McCarthy
Humphrey
Vietnam
Johnson
McGovern
Humphrey Leads Democratic Nomination Votes Amid Talks of VP Pick
The roll call shows Humphrey with 1 7618 McCarthy 601 McGovern 1464 while Channing Phillips 474 Kennedy 123 and Dan Moore 174. Rumors pencil in Muskie Lo Alioto or Shriver as potential vice presidential choices with other names like Hughes Sanford and Harriss floated. Humphrey plans to announce his VP selection today as McCarthy and McGovern influence suggests mixed backing for Johnson’s Viet policy.
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Humphrey
McCarthy
McGovern
Channing Philips
Washington
Edward Kennedy
North
Canberra
S. Muskie
Maine
Joseph Lo Alioto
San Francisco
Margent Shriver
France
Kennedy
New Jersey
Richard J. Hughes
North Carolina
Terry Sanford
Oklahoma
Fred
Police clash with Chicago rioters at Democratic HQ
About 3 000 anti war demonstrators fought police and National Guardsmen last night in Chicago. Rocks bottles and fists flew as windows broke and demonstrators stormed the Conrad Hilton Hotel where Vice President Humphrey stayed. Police and guardsmen used teargas and clubbed protesters, many jailed. Senator Eugene McCarthy visited injured hotel rooms amid the unrest as the convention fight continued.
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Chicago
Vietnam
Conrad Hilton Hotel
Humphrey
International ‘Amphitheatre
Hilton
Hile Ton
Jockup
Huown Rights
Frinivces
Eugene McCarthy
Senator McCarthy
Cricket boycott on colour predicted
CAPE TOWN Thursday AAP Reuters reports a cricket boycott prediction tied to colour issues. The back page lists parliamentary and court items, finance notes, lotteries, and classified pages, with scattered fragments and unreadable details.
Jones MP called liar amid House clash over film debate
Parliament faces a heated exchange as MP Andrew Jones accuses fellow MP Mr Courtnay of lying during a debate on a North Vietnam film. Courtnay leaves chamber after suspension by 55 votes to 31, and Jones challenges him to outside remarks as the session ends.
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Labor
Courtnay
House of Sentatives
Andrew Jones
North Vietnam
Me Jones
Eisteddfod Adds Pop Sections for Canberra Festival
The 1969 Australian National Eisteddfod in Canberra April 14 to May 3 will feature pop groups for the first time alongside senior and junior choirs. The Shell Aria final offers 2000 dollars, with 550 added by the society. Adjudicators include Lucy Alimao in Shell Aria, Keith Field, Marnice Dares, and Audrey Lean. Entries total 163 from six states ACT NZ and three Asian countries.
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Canberra
J. Dean
Albert Fall
Shell
Ania
Shell Co of Australis Ltd
Shell Aria
Lucy Alimao
Melbourne
Keith Field
Sydney
Mtncrese Dares
Audrey Lean
Narrandera
Nsw
Act
New Zealand
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Gustav Husak
Bucharest
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Rumanian Communist Party
Czechoslovakia
Dubcek
Tiusies
Mark Boon
Curtin
Monaro
Dawn O'Dea
Mark
Lyons
Acee
Ian Ogy
Ole Linge
Delhimatty
Economics
School of General Studies
The
CA. Gibb
Navy
Aitape
Samara
Milne Day
Minerals Council
Jonathan Gaul
Andiy Humphrey
Lester Maddox
Georgia
Maddox
Confer
Mr Humphrey
Imate
Police Club
Chicago Rioters
Fiumphrey
Semtoy McCarthy
Cape Town
D Oliveira
Ana
Swaine
All Aires
Suaname
National Desk
Garema Place
Civic
Oftce
Postal Adios
Canberra Times
Cantera City
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