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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1967

Page

12

Faint light in Middle East deadlock amid peace moves

Reports note a slim hope as Gunnar Jarring ready to begin Middle East mission amid shifting positions. Nasser comments on UN plan evolve after spokesman clarification. Eshkol lays five point peace plan, while Arab ministers prepare Cairo talks to set dates for further clarity and a possible Arab summit.

Nasser LIN Israel Jarring United Arab Republic Middle East Eshkol Suez Strait of Tiran Cairo Security Council

Security Council adopts first post ceasefire resolution on Middle East crisis

The Security Council approves a general, compromise laden resolution after a long stalemate. It calls for Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories, end to belligerency, and recognition of sovereignty for all states in the area. Jarring faces a tough task to move Israelis and Arabs toward a lasting peace with major powers backing the mediator.

Security Council Council United Nations Israel Jarring Mr Jarring Middle East

Smuggling migrants drives Pakistanis toward Britain and Canada

A historic migration surge to Britain faces tighter controls yet continues via forged passports and racketeers. Officials report thousands pursue UK work vouchers, with about 95,000 Pakistanis estimated here to have settled there. many turn to Canada as an easier alternative, while authorities warn of corruption and risk in the process.

United Kingdom Ritain Britain Perenne Pew Ips Pakistan London Ome Karachi Iran Turkey Dubai Canada Iit Canadian High Commission

Last of the imperial dinosaurs in Portugal’s empire

The piece notes Portugal as the last remaining imperial power, its overseas provinces called such to dodge UN scrutiny. It describes vast troop deployments in Angola Guinea and Mozambique, budget outlays, and a view on integration as a key factor in endurance, despite global decolonization pressures.

Cape Verde Islands Porto- Guinea Sao Tome and Frincipe Angola Mozambique Macao Timor Atlantic Australia China Portugal Europe Africa Guinea Congos Senegal Zambia Tanzania

Australian Broadcasting Controversy and ABC Independence Clash

Geoffrey Sawer critiques Australian media policy and the push for ABC autonomy. He discusses censorship by the Australian Broadcasting Control Board and film censors, the role of Mr Whitlam, and the financial implications of funding, licensing, and potential independence for the ABC contrasted with commercial broadcasts.

T. S. Eliot Bertie Russell ABC Canberra Grose Joe Young and Jackson Federation of Commercial Broadcasting Australian Broadcasting Control Board Federal Channel Two Hulme BBC ABC Ox Frashcaning Control Board Arthur Calwell

Letters To The Editor On Swastika Profanity

A reader condemns renewed Nazi and anti-Semitic ideas in 1967 Australia. The letter cites the National Socialist Party of Australia, condemns displaying a swastika, and criticizes a leader’s Nazi remarks as dangerous and misleading. The author from ANU warns against any revival of Nazi policies and calls for awareness of historical suffering.

National Socialist Party of Australia ANU Australia Wwastika

Doughty Men Spark Vehicle Parking Row at Kingston

Three Civic men in two cars sped to fix an absentee medical issue as Mr Doughty of Kingston raged. J. D. Sutherland of Curtin notes the dispute over parking and the possible motives behind the hurry.

Mr Doughty Kingston Ie Civic

Labor and freehold in ACT inquiry heard in Parliament

Sir L B Radclyffe argues witnesses favor immediate acquisition of remaining freehold lands. committee hearings were open to the public with input from diverse political views. The Liberal Country Party government oversees the Joint Committee to guide ACT land use control. Jim Fraser, Parliament House.

L. B. Radclyffe Joint Committee On ACT Radclyffe Australian Labor Party Commonwealth ALPTI Commonwealth Labor

ALP Policy on Vietnam Questioned in Letter

A letter to the column challenges the Australian Labor Party’s Vietnam stance. The writer cites Mr Whitlam and Mr Calwell, accusing double talk and inconsistent policy. The piece questions which ALP policy is legitimate and urges clarity from party leaders and supporters.

Vietnam Speec ABC A. R. Crawford Crawford I Pag

VICE REGAL HOSPITALITIES AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Governor General Lord Casey welcomed Mr Howson minister for Air at Government House yesterday morning. The Caseys entertained the Irish ambassador and several guests at luncheon. In the afternoon they hosted Captain J H Robbins and others including Dr H I Frith and Mr C S Wyndham.

Lord Casey Mr Howson Air Government House Casey Ireland B. Durnin H. I. Frith C. 5. Wyndham R. D. Gariffiths J. H. Robbins Amr

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