Arab guerrillas hijack airliner after bombing in Rome
A group of Arab guerrillas bombed a Pan American Boeing 707, killing about 15, and hijacked a Lufthansa Boeing 737 at Rome Fiumicino. They took four crew and two airport workers hostage, threatening to fly to Beirut. The incident occurred as police and airport workers engaged in a gunfight, with casualties reported among passengers and staff.
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Holiday traffic blitz for ACT AGT police
ACT police will launch an intensive traffic enforcement campaign during the Christmas and New Year period. Attorney General Senator Murphy and Minister Mary Bryant outline aims to reduce accidents, target drink driving, seat belt use, speeding, and careless driving, with special attention to holiday parties and road safety education in Canberra.
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Road crash costs draw concern from officials
Canberra officials say rising accident costs burden the community. Mr Bryant warns high premiums reflect driver negligence and licence responsibility. He urges safer driving and insurance reforms to reduce future claims and costs.
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McMahon Keeps Seat in Lowe Electorate Endorsement
Sydney report notes former Prime Minister McMahon, 65, endorsed as Liberal candidate for Lowe. Two rivals, Newland 42 and Tibbe, contest the seat while Balaclava incumbent Ruysgut, 62, is not contesting the next election. Adelaide coverage mentions Senator Dame Nancy.
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Liberal Party
Lowe
Kissinger in Israel Optimism on Middle East peace talks
US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met Israeli leaders including Prime Minister Golda Meir and Foreign Minister Abba Eban in Jerusalem. He voiced optimism about progress toward a Geneva peace conference while discussions covered seven problem areas and NATO ties as a broader diplomatic effort continued.
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Ministers discuss Australia oil needs for year 2000
Canberra reported that a special ministerial committee formed to study oil allocation, especially bunker fuel, met to review Australia's projected energy needs for the year 2000. Minister Connor said the economy has adequate fossil resources to meet demand until century’s end. The preliminary report, commissioned by the prior government, outlines consumption and fuel mix projections.
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Australia
Connor
Alea
Nsw
Parking clash at Defence HQ sparks senior officers’ push
Civil servants seize allocated spaces in the Russell Hill quadrangles prompting protests by RAAB, Commodores, group captains, and RAN captains who were refused entry to their usual bays as a weekend reshuffle reshapes parking rights. The dispute is seen as the first move in a broader overhaul affecting senior officers and civil staff.
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Army Office to be more uniform in future
Canberra defense sources discuss a push for Army personnel to wear uniforms more regularly at the Army Office in Canberra. Officers say the move aims to reflect a Defence Department identity and clarify roles, though some staff resist and parking and hierarchy concerns arise.
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Department of Defence
Army
Canberra
Petrol tax for study urged by Australian Conservation Foundation
Melbourne Monday. The Australian Conservation Foundation calls for a resources tax on petroleum products and for the revenue to fund solar energy and other clean energy research. The meeting, the first chance to set concrete conservation topics, heard Dr. Mosley condemn government plans and urged action on energy.
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Conservation Foundation
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Mosley
Foundation
Black Mouth Biology
Fe 19A
Aetione
Googons Dam Ailing Trades Group of Onions
The page notes a price rise for microwaves and related consumer goods, with the government assessing operational factors and a ministerial inquiry into economic conditions. It mentions Canberra market activity and safety standards for microwave ovens, signaling broader domestic concerns and a page 13 highlight.
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