Attack on Mrs Marcos during civic award event shocks Manila
In Manila, Mrs Imelda Marcos, wife of President Marcos, was stabbed at least twice while handing out awards at a civic beautification contest. Guards killed the assailant as she was airlifted to Malacañang Hospital. witnesses reported the attack live on local television.
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Truman Improves Slightly as He Remains Critical
Former US President Harry S Truman, 88, battling lung congestion and bronchitis, stayed on the critical list early today at Research Hospital. A bulletin said he is not in a coma and is becoming more responsive to stimuli as wife Bess Truman and sister-in-law Mrs George Wallace remained at his bedside.
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Lone-View Final Upset Brings Neon Heat to Court
The lone-view final sees an upset as Br Ss defeats tet-avarter in a tense showdown. Officials report a sharp clash over calls and a late surge that sealed the victory. Days later, the scene remains under review as fans recall a contested moment that decided the outcome.
Apollo 17 launches for moon mission after delay
NASA reports Apollo 17 lifted off from Houston in a dramatic night launch delayed 2 hours 40 minutes due to a computer input error. Commander Ronald Evans and geologist Harrison Schmitt head toward Taurus Littrow for a four day voyage with lunar landing planned near the Littrow crater.
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Aircraft boycott as a-test lever
Massive Australian led sanctions against the French aircraft industry aim to press Paris to end atmospheric nuclear tests in the South Pacific. The Mirage F1 and A-300 Airbus are key targets, with potential Australian orders weighing heavily on the decision. Officials favor the Super B over rivals for Mirage II replacement, citing the French industrial package. A French embargo risk could provoke counter-boycotts, though past incidents show limited impact.
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Australia and China edge toward recognition talks in Paris
Australian and Chinese ambassadors met in Paris to discuss recognition terms with plans for an Australian Embassy in Peking before Whitlam’s China visit next October. Officials note talks are going satisfactorily and anticipate no major hitches, with several nations already informed of Australia’s intent.
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Rigger dies in bridge fall near Caulfield site
A rigger, Joseph Charles Ciwems, 31, of Caulfield, died after a crane accident that toppled a steel girder while two other riggers, John Reid, 28, of Frankston, and Stanley Huomoo, 34, of Avondale Pits, were injured. Rescuers spent two hours lowering a man to a stretcher from a 10 ft crane. both injuries were listed as non fatal. The Lower Warra Crossing Authority ordered an investigation. officials said the incident did not involve a crane collapse. The disaster referenced occurred October 15, 1970, when a 450 ft Bridge section on the Footscray side collapsed, killing 35 men.
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Carpet to safety at NURDA offices in NCDC building
The new National Urban and Regional Planning Authority completes carpet installation from ground to first floor in the NCDC building where NURDA offices are located. Spokesman says the goal is to provide a safe entrance and identify entry points amid ongoing fire safety measures.
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Aboriginal land lease freeze announced in NT reserves
Deputy Prime Minister Barnard announced a government halt on all further lease actions on Aboriginal reserves in the Northern Territory. The move aligns with Whitlam policy to establish Aboriginal tenure based on clan rights, vesting land in Aboriginal communities, and pauses existing leases, exploration licenses, and non Aboriginal ventures while a report is prepared.
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Peace talks loom as IndoChina statement eyed in Paris
City council backs 100 meters in a move amid mounting speculation of an imminent IndoChina statement at the Paris peace talks. Discharges report notes Army chief. Hobart airport plan follows to seek international status and upgrade terminal facilities. Melbourne Cup winner Piping Lane scratched from Adaminaby Diggers Cup. Additional items list pages for world news courts finance comics sport and classified ads.
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ANU exam results not published by Canberra Times today
Australian National University results will be published in the Canberra News today while The Canberra Times will not print the results this year. The notice states readers should check Canberra News for the exam outcomes.
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Strike halts major Australian domestic flights
Melbourne reports 1200 pilots will strike indefinitely affecting TAA and Ansett services with flights halted at midnight. Federation demands a 40 percent salary rise and improved conditions, threatening further disruptions across Airlines of NSW MacRobertson Miller and Airlines of South Australia. Hearings with Justice Coldham continue.
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Australian Medical Association to set new fees list
The Australian Medical Association will prepare a new fee schedule by the end of February. AMA President Dr J Gavin Johnson leads the effort to standardize charges across practices and improve clarity for patients.
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