Attack by Israeli jets on Jordan
Israeli aircraft swept the Jordan River ceasefire line and bombed Jordanian artillery emplacements manned by Iraqi troops. The Israeli Army said Iraqi forces in Jordan since the Six Day War have been increasingly aggressive, with shells hitting Israeli villages on Monday night.
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Israelis report one aircraft missing after 90 minute operation
Israel stated that one aircraft did not return from a 90 minute operation. The loss follows a military action described as a limited aerial mission with no immediate details on casualties or squadron involved. Further official updates were not provided.
Showers on South Coast Amid Drought Struggle
Rain a light sprinkle across the South Coast and NSW north of Moruya, with totals varying by town. Canberra logged 27 points yesterday, Moruya 34, Jervis Bay 47, and Braidwood 67 as agriculture officials urged follow up rain to aid potato and fodder crops. More hopeful Brisbane reports 400000 square miles turning green after six months of drought.
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Earthquake Hits Tuzke and Sarajevo City, Tito Visiting
A powerful earthquake struck Tuzke injuring more than 38 people and shaking Sarajevo during President Tito’s visit. Reports note tremors across the Yugoslav state of Hovnia Herzegovina, with ongoing damage assessments as officials respond.
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Red Adair Arrives In Australia To Tackle Marlin Rig
Red Adair, the famed oil well fire fighter, arrived in Melbourne to help control the leaking Marlin rig in Bass Strait. He met Esso-BHP officials, examined the rig from 1300 feet, and discussed plans to seal the well using heavy mud, while noting the cost could be very high. He plans to return to the US for the premiere of his life story film The Hell Fighters with John Wayne.
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Indonesians Launch Large West Irian Rebel Hunt
Indonesian Army mobilises about 6000 troops including marines and air force personnel to crush resistance in West Irian. Rebel leader Lodewyk Mandjatan refused an amnesty offer that expired over the weekend, as operations target Manokiwari terrain where tribesmen have fought for three years.
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Jungle rebel activity wanes amid Indonesian push for order
The piece notes waning guerrilla actions in Indonesian Borneo Territory with 9,000 tribesmen surrendering by August and 1,600 more last week. Mandjatan remains in jungle, amnesty terms disputed by officials. The operation aims to restore order before next year’s UN supervised self rule.
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Pope decries church dogmatism at weekly audience
The Pope told thousands that the church holds firm on its own teaching and will not waver at any cost. He criticized parish priests and some clergy who oppose church dogma on birth control papal authority priestly celibacy and modern catechisms.
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UN body bans South Africa from UNCTAD membership
The UN General Assembly economic committee voted to exclude South Africa from UNCTAD due to apartheid, a move subject to full assembly ratification. Delegates criticized bypassing legal counsel and Security Council authority, while Western powers split on the decision and South Africa denounced the action as illegal and vindictive.
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NO CALL ON NIXON
Prime Minister Gorton has scrapped a planned call on Richard Nixon in Washington after the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference in London. He will return to Australia when the conference ends on January 16 and conduct substantive talks on US relations later in 1969 as Australia reviews its defence policy. The Cabinet met to discuss the defence review, with no firm decisions reported.
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Warning on breath tests and drunk driving charges
NSW Minister for Transport Morriss says drivers may still be charged with drink driving under the Influenc or even if a breath test shows blood alcohol below 0.08 percent. The note outlines ongoing enforcement and cautions about breath test limits.
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Former woman now a baronet grounds unusual royal grant
London reports that Dr Ewan Forbes Semphill, formerly Elizabeth Forbes Semphill, is declared the 11th Baronet of the Forbes of Brus. Home Secretary Callaghan approved a gender transition linked title change, making Sir Ewan a 64 year old Scottish farmer and altering heirs including Robelli the housekeeper.
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