Market Mystery Over EEC Summit Signals Contested Path Forward
The two day meeting of the six nation European Economic Community left negotiators with a murky consensus on agricultural financing and British entry. France appears to concede only partial reforms while pushing for leverage, and deeper political union remains uncertain as officials study direct elections and enlargement methods. The summit failed to rekindle early EEC energy, casting doubt on Britain’s future membership and the bloc’s viability.
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European Economic Community
France
Pompidou
Britain
EEC
Council of Ministers
FEC
Canberra trees versus planners clash over Commonwealth Avenue
Letters from Garran and Murrumbateman protest cutting of trees on Commonwealth Avenue and the alleged slide rule plan for a concrete vista on Capital Hill. They urge public protest to stop what they call an appalling tragedy and criticize education and politics in Canberra.
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Canberra
Capital Hill
Commonwealth Avenue
Anthony D'Andala Garran
Pam Nicolson Murrumbateman
Intenor
Seasonal delay over Christmas dyeing stretches three months
Sir Michael D'Arcy notes on December 1 he left a pair of white shorts for dyeing at a dry cleaning agency and was told Christmas delays mean no return before the end of February, a three month wait. He asks if this sets a record for seasonal delay.
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Sydney
NSW official comments on Belconnen Way project
A senior NSW Department of Main Roads official recently remarked on Belconnen Way, noting aspects of the road project and its expected impact on traffic flow. The remark reflects ongoing considerations by state authorities regarding Belconnen Way development.
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NSW Department of Main Roads
Letters on Canberra traffic and Belconnen Way design
An Aranda reader laments Canberra traffic delays from Belconnen Way and mocks engineers and public authorities. The letter argues for staggered public servant hours, criticizes plans, and calls for stronger local representation to force traffic flow improvements.
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Canberra
Reckless driving letters from Canberra reader urge harsher penalties
Canberra reader David Cumming calls for tougher penalties after a near-miss on La Perouse Street. He urges lifelong licence revocation after six reckless driving offences and proposes public whipping for Saudi Arabia style offences, urging locals to report offending plates.
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la Perouse Street
Canberra
Saudi Arabia
Nsw
David Cumming
Unions and parties clash over political allegiance
Sir L G McKay outlines the Better Deal group claim of no political alignment within the NSW AWU. The letter rails against Labour alignment while noting ALP members among new AWU officials, arguing for political support as essential to workers' gains. Ann Dalgarno laments wage policy and living costs affecting pensioners and retirees, calling for real increases in fixed incomes.
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Nsw
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AWU
L. G. McKay
ALP
Ily
Labor Party
Ann P. Dalgarno
Servicemen's Association
Open-air art exhibition in Civic Square Canberra
Reader praises the first open-air exhibition of art enamel and silverware in Civic Square Canberra. Organized by Zonta to aid local amateur artists and Out-Teach, with proceeds partly donated. Expresses surprise at lack of publicity and wishes organizers success.
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Civic Square
Canberra
Zonta
L. W. M. Loader
Kenya’s political future as one party state debated
A special correspondent weighs fears that Kenya may become a one party state with power in a single tribe, risking tribal conflict, against arguments for an opposition that could persist within a one party system. The piece surveys central claims and potential outcomes.
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Kenya
Africa
KPU
Kenya in crisis as one party rule looms over Kenya
The Kenya debate centers on Kenyatta's expulsion of three white journalists and the ban of the Kenya People’s Union, with Odinga jailed and tribal loyalties rising between Kikuyu and Luo. Critics warn a drift toward one party rule, while government spokesmen insist the KANU path preserves stability and democracy.
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KPL
Jomo Kenyatta
Africa
Kenyatta
KPU
Oginga Odinga
Odinga
Kikuyu
Tom Mboya
Mboya
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KANU
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KADU
Gin Odinga
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China
Kanu Party
Enya
Nairobi
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Financial Times
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