Israelis win soccer tie in Sydney World Cup draw
Australia failed to advance in the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Israel at the Sydney Sports Ground. Israel led in the 34th minute when Mor Dechi Spiegler struck after a miskick by George Keith, and John Watkiss equalised 21 minutes from time to level the match. About 30,000 spectators witnessed the contest.
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US May Absorb Up To 12 Million In F-111C Costs
Lieutenant General John ONeill told a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee the United States could incur a loss up to 12 million dollars on the F-111C jet fighters provided to Australia. He testified the overrun per aircraft might range from 830000 to 1510000 dollars, depending on escalation costs and potential corrections of deficiencies, with Australian charges to be determined. General ONeill spoke October 15 before the panel. testimony released Friday night.
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Late News Reports Vietnam War Civilian Death Toll Questioned
A garbled report discusses an alleged My Lai massacre with authorities estimating 43 civilian deaths. The text references journalists and officials but remains unclear about the source and verification of the figures.
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Soviet Leader Ends Peking Border Talks In Secrecy
Soviet First Deputy Foreign Minister Kuznetsov and eight-member delegation left Peking for Moscow after eight weeks of talks on border issues. They will consult Kremlin leaders and attend the Supreme Soviet budget session as secrecy surrounded negotiations. Western diplomats say talks have just begun with positions outlined but real negotiations not yet started. Chinese sources say Beijing stands firm. Observers note Kuznetsov may be recalled to Moscow amid intense Soviet diplomacy.
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Pravda condemns US plan backing Israeli aggression
Pravda accuses Washington of backing Israeli expansion as the United States proposes a settlement that requires Israel to withdraw from occupied Arab territories in exchange for security guarantees. The paper also notes Egyptian rejection and signals a tougher Soviet stance, with Kosygin promising stronger Arab defences and continued push for a political settlement.
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Prisoner Escapes Cooma Gaol After Glass Self Harm Incident
A 30 year old prisoner at Cooma Gaol was charged after fighting inmates then swallowed broken glass and broke out through the ceiling. He roamed with an iron bar and two shots were fired before his arrest. to appear before a visiting justice on multiple charges. In Bathurst Gaol a 17 year old prisoner was stabbed in the back while descending stairs and was taken to hospital for observation before returning to custody.
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Justice Department
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Rare heart surgery a success in Melbourne return
Sixteen year old Janet McFee arrived home in Melbourne after a rare valve transplant operation in Auckland for a congenital heart defect. She, her parents, and supporters greeted her at Essendon Airport as crowds cheered.
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Drink threat Hobart heightens Australia alcohol concerns
A Hobart official cited Sunday that one in 40 children is a potential alcoholic. An Australian AA leader said alcoholism is rising faster here than in many countries, reflecting growing affluence fueling drinking.
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Soldier 21 to be tried for murder at Vung Tau
Private Peter Denzil Allen aged 21 from Devonport faces court martial in the 1st Australian Logistics Support Group area at Vung Tau for murder. The case relates to the death of Lieutenant Convery who died when a hand grenade exploded in his Nui Dat tent on November 23. Both men served in the 9th Battalion and previously in the 1st Battalion.
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Marcos seeks Sabah dispute easing at ASEAN talks
Philippines Foreign Secretary Romulo voiced optimism that suspended relations with Malaysia could normalise. He carried Marcos mandate and a proposal for Malaysian Prime Minister Abdul Rahman, arriving in Kuala Lumpur for the ASEAN ministerial meeting amid Sabah dispute talks. He warned negotiations should not derail regional deliberations.
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Court of seven convenes for Private Allen trial in Vietnam
Major General R A Hay convenes a general court martial in Vietnam. Brigadier G F Richardson from Army Headquarters Canberra will preside, with six officers from Australian units as members. Colonel J L Kelly of Brisbane will be judge advocate. Prosecution by Lt Col R F Mohr Adelaide and senior defence counsel Lt Col B F Egan Sydney for Private Allen. Allen, a Bravo Company rifleman, is held at the provost unit in Vung Tau after a nine day closed evidence summary with 48 witnesses.
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Boy Burns in Theft Case Faces Juvenile Court
ADELAIDE Sunday report says a 10 year old boy charged with stealing articles worth 180 from a shop had his fingers burnt by his father. The boy appeared before Mr L M Wright S M at the Adelaide Juvenile Court last week. The judge said he had not seen the burns and the matter was mentioned by the father after claiming he gave the boy a trap. The case was dismissed under the Offenders Probation Act and the boy’s name was not released.
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Atlantic claims disaster as Marpessa sinks on maiden voyage
The 104,400 ton Dutch super tanker Marpessa sank in the Atlantic off Senegal on its maiden voyage after an explosion and fire. The captain and radio operator abandoned ship as waves swamped the stern. two Chinese officers are missing. Shell of the Netherlands built the vessel in Japan for 85 million guilders and it departed Rotterdam December 6 for the Middle East.
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Britain begins Libya troop withdrawal by end of March 1970
Britain starts evacuating its forces from Libya with all troops to be withdrawn by end of March 1970 after talks with Libyan authorities. About 1,700 British personnel and families in Tobruk and Al Adem will be moved, with immutable bases handed over to Libyan revolutionaries. A joint committee will supervise the operation while Libyans pledge aid during the withdrawal.
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Libya
Tobruk
Al-Adem
Idris
Ministers discuss divorce law reform in Adelaide
Federal and State Attorneys General discuss simplifying divorce court procedures and reducing costs to litigants in Adelaide. Also reported are NSW and Victoria road death tolls, a 17 year old abortion case evidence trip to Sydney, and US troops in a five hour engagement near My Lai.
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Warner
Sydney
My Lai
Warehouse Fire Damages Redfern Carpet Warehouse
Fire at the Johnson Pacific carpet warehouse on Phillip Street Redfern caused about 20000 pounds worth of damage. Firemen from six stations brought the blaze under control in 24 minutes but one side of the building and first floor carpets were severely damaged by water.
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Johnson Pacific
Phillip Street
Redfern
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