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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1971
Page
12
A crowded, garbled report surveys World War II era tensions with President Yahya and Pakistan cited amid mentions of India and Kashmir. It hints at a looming ceasefire, threats of intervention, and shifting fronts as Allied and regional actors maneuver. Names and places blur under OCR noise.
Reuters reports a total stalemate in moves to halt the India Pakistan conflict. Diplomats note planned meetings unlikely before new talks, with India and Pakistan delegations signaling limited progress and delays as regional actors await clearer signals from New Delhi and Islamabad.
Apparent plans to restrict supply for Pakistan surface amid Latin forum satire discussions. Reports say Chinese premier attends a 24 hour event with key diplomats. Pakistan’s ambassador and officials weigh public stance while media questions endure. Nations consider expectations, delays, and potential responses as global attention grows.
Reported clashes in Jessore as Bangladeshi forces strike, killing and wounding numerous militants. The day features a high death toll, artillery exchanges, and civilians fleeing amid a large security operation. The incident implicates Pakistani forces and local authorities with reported troop movements toward Dawn.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a ship battle scene with names and places scattered. Characters mention Pakistan, China, and various unclear terms, suggesting a modern maritime conflict summary but text is garbled and largely unreadable.
A fragmented report indicates a bombing warning circulating among communities and authorities. The message references scattered locations and uncertain sources, stirring caution about potential threats near forests and towns as officials assess risk and prepare advisories.
A Soviet delegation led by First Deputy Foreign Minister Sii Massily Kinetson arrived in Delhi for high level talks with India on the Pakistan frontier. An Indian L delegation led by D. P Dhar traveled to Moscow. Reports describe tense border concerns, river disputes, and potential escalation involving naval movements and shipping routes.
Prime Minister Tajuddin Ahmed told newsmen that no decision had been made but the people would likely favor renaming Dacca Maujib nugat TM. The briefing referenced Mujibnagar and SPW DPE with Sunday AAP-Daeed in coverage as Bangla Desh Government forms in the capital Gury.
The United Nations will resume relief shipments to East Pakistan refugees in India after assurances from the Government of India that normal relief flow can continue. The decision was announced by the High Commissioner for Refugees Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan and four UN spokesman.
In New Delhi on Sunday IAAP Reuters reports India says UN observer presence in Kashmir is meaningless due to alleged Pakistani aggression. Army Chief General Sam Alanckshaw refused a UN request for safe conduct between India and Pakistan at agreed hours.
Israel Radio said Jordan urged Jordanians to volunteer for service with Pakistan in its war against India. An Arab affairs reporter cited a doctor returning to Ramallah from Amman after the unification of split families scheme as the source of the claim.
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