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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1968
Page
1
Paris reports say US and North Vietnamese negotiators held private talks on arranging expanded peace discussions. A Hanoi delegate protested US bombing inside North Vietnam while US Ambassador Vance led talks warning against further attacks. The session followed expected arrival of a cutting delegation later in the week.
Saigon reported a two day Christmas ceasefire in South Vietnam with no word on whether North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces would observe it. A spokesman said the truce would run from Christmas Eve until 21 hours later, with no separate holiday agreement indicated. Page 5.
Police report clumsy burglars tried to crack the Dickson Hotel safe with explosive charge yesterday. The detonator failed to open the lock, leaving the safe jammed and worth over 3500 dollars untouched. An attempted second break was foiled as the safe remained secured.
About 33,000 workers at the state owned Reyest motor firm were set to strike for five hours on Thursday to protest government austerity measures. The stoppage followed brief protests today and reflected rising discontent with monetary policy.
In Canberra, a Belconnen Aranda land block sold for 4400 in a restricted residential lease auction. Adjacent plots drew 4200, 3800, and 3500 premiums as 61 blocks were offered across Aranda Cook and Puggs. Overall averages approached 1365 with Cook and Pape premiums near 605. Multiple blocks faced reserve restrictions and upcoming sales continued today.
Prize money for an appeal event at Daramatan Junior College was presented last night. Senior boys from Disamatan College donated funds to support the Bun Fie Appeal, recognizing contributions to the school and its programmes.
Perth reports that Dr Maurice Bernard Benn, 54, awaiting release after a commuted gag sentence for the mercy killing of his mentally retarded son, is expected to be freed before Christmas. Government officials voiced caution, with parole board conditions to follow and a formal release process still underway.
World attention centers on the Benn murder case of his son Bernard Wolfgang. The Crown alleges a head shot with a 23 gauge firearm on February 8, 1964. University Vice-Chancellor Sir Stanley Prescott reveals a partial university offer of employment for Benn, with a decision pending on a potential post.
The Minister for the Interior Mr Nixon was given three candidates to replace Miss Lyndall Ryan on the ALP Advisory Council in the ACT. They were: McCaviley secretary of the ACT Building Workers Union, Mrs Jordan secretary of the ACT Printing branch, and Kindred Andisteles Uulen with Mr Terry Higgins as solicitor and secretary of the ACT electorate council. Other candidates included Tin Donnelly and A Ford, with Miss Ryan's resignation announced earlier. The electorate council had suggested successors and the final three were chosen from five names.
Glasgow report notes a planned voyage by the Queen Elizabeth 10 was cancelled due to an oil leak that developed during testing. The ship, slated to sail from Southampton on December 23 for four six days, was to assist a research charity.
Melbourne reports teachers voting overwhelmingly to strike from February 5 over backdated wage rises. Technical and general teachers allied with the Teachers Association planned action, arguing for retrospective pay from January 1, while officials warned of disruption to metropolitan and country schools.
Israeli forces destroyed two bridges inside Jordan in a raid described by Tel Aviv as commando and by Amman as an airborne operation with helicopters and fighter aircraft. The action followed attacks on the Israeli border and was one of the largest clashes since the 1967 Middle East war, with regional strikes reported toward Egypt and a power station blast near Aswan. Foreign Minister Ebsa left Tel Aviv for talks in Nicosia with the Middle East envoy Dr Sarring.
Reports say Jordanian forces suffered casualties from Israeli shelling and air strikes on Jordanian territory. Civilian deaths and injuries were reported along roads south of Amman, with further strikes near the Sea of Galilee and northern Jordan. Negotiations at the UN stalled as Egypt and Jordan withdrew, while U S President elect Nixon sends adviser on a Middle East fact-finding tour.
A young prisoner was taken to Canberra Hospital after reportedly taking sleeping tablets prescribed by his own doctor. Police said the man was unconscious and had been in custody at Police Headquarters. A report on the circumstances is to be submitted to Commissioner J A Wilson.
More than 50 men were evacuated from the Maplin natural gas drilling platform in Bass Strait after a leak caused fear of explosion. Most men jumped into the sea and were rescued by emergency boats. No injuries reported. Efforts to plug the leak with mud were underway. 1 dozen workers remained to monitor the platform.
A government spokesman yesterday warned that higher crude oil prices are needed as Australia faces rising costs. The report notes austerity measures aimed at protecting purchasing power and mentions related international tensions. Two former political prisoners seek asylum in Norway amid unrest.
A Canberra forum organized by the Civil Liberties Council of the ACT will host an open air room for public views on any topic. The January 12 event at Regatta Point bounds Nerang Pool and Mulwala House features members from the Young Liberals Waser Valley Liberals and Canberra ALP branch.
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