Australia to reduce 8000-man Vietnam task force
Prime Minister Gorton said Australia will begin reducing its 8000 member South Vietnam task force with the next major withdrawal of US troops. He did not provide a timetable or scope, and stressed any move will be by agreement with South Vietnam and New Zealand and after consultation, not unilateral.
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Sabah Frozen: Philippines Malaysia End Cold War
Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman announced immediate restoration of diplomatic relations with the Philippines, ending 17 months of suspension over Sabah, with ambassadors to be exchanged. ASEAN meeting context noted, with ongoing Sabah claim discussions.
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Six Die in Stampede at Eden Gardens Ticket Counters
In Calcutta six people were killed and at least 50 injured as cricket fans stampeded outside Eden Gardens ticket counters during the fourth Test between Australia and India. Australia won by 10 wickets.
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Late News Followed by Soviet Tour Plans Emerge
Reports indicate new powers consider coordinated moves with Allied embassies in Moscow to ease tense access and influence in postwar Europe. Britain France and the United States coordinate through London offices to push a proposal.
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Bravery award to S Coast sergeant in SAS
Sergeant Frederick John Roberts of Merc Meadows via Nowra, 22, earns the Australian Army's Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry in two ambush sorties in Vietnam. He commanded a 12-man SAS patrol, killed eight enemies on November 1, and ensured safe extraction by helicopter with calm leadership and precise orders.
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Australia to retain troops as Saigon gains power
Mr Gorton said Australia would not withdraw or reduce forces if it endangered those remaining. South Vietnamese Cabinet Minister Phan Quang Dan said troops were ready to take over in Phuoc Tuy. Opposition criticized timing of any drawdown while NZ prime minister noted US troop withdrawals as sign of Saigon taking over.
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Australian forces in Vietnam face withdrawal ban lifted briefly
Diggers jubilant at news of withdrawals from Vietnam were interrupted by a Saigon ban on official or unofficial comment by Australian troops. Reports note 8,000 Australian personnel in Vietnam including Phan Rang and Nui Dat units. Nixon limits next U.S. pullout to 15000, totals 434,500 by April 15, while Senate bars combat troops to Laos and Thailand.
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Biafran Leader Odjukwu Signals Peace Talks in Geneva
Ojukwu said he agreed to peace talks only after receiving personal assurances from Ethiopia's Haile Selassie that there would be no pre conditions. The talks set to open in Addis Ababa as the Biafran secession issue faces mediation, with Ojukwu noting Selassie did not act as committee chairman.
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Canberra Times Early Copies Available on South Coast
Readers on holidays can obtain early Canberra Times copies along the South Coast from Ulladulla to Eden and at select Sydney and Melbourne newsagents until the end of January.
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Prime Minister condemns mutiny call in Vietnam
The Prime Minister Mr Gorton condemned yesterday the call to mutiny in Vietnam issued by a group of trade unions. The Minister for Labour and National Service Mr Snedden ordered an immediate review of the Careers Advisory Service of the Commonwealth Employment Service. A four point development plan for South Vietnam was outlined in Canberra by Dr Phan Quang Dan. The Greek Prime Minister Mr Papadopoulos warned there would be no return to democratic rule until reform succeeds. Summonses against ACT residents over land arrears were served in Canberra. Holiday guide to Canberra released with the Double Cross word. Merger talks between Commercial Banking Company of Ney Ltd ended last January.
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