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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1966
Page
1
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In South Vietnam near Vung Tau on Monday the first contingents of a new United States Army division landed ashore. The Ninth Infantry Division, about 14 800 strong, is expected to operate in the Mekong Delta where large American forces have yet to be committed. General Westmoreland welcomed the troops, noting the move marks a potential shift in deployment as defense officials weigh adding further battalions to bolster South Vietnamese stability.
Chaos follows rain and floods near Resende as hundreds are left homeless after a storm strikes. Rescue teams race to aid victims and clear debris while authorities assess damages across a town of about 5 500 residents near Manila.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a sports event with unclear names and details. Reads like a late news snippet from a local paper with scattered words about teams, scores, and places. Unable to determine concrete facts or entities due to garbled text.
Salisbury reports doubt and debate over sanctions as Rhodesia considers constitutional proposals. British and Australian officials with New Zealand replies await invitations and commission actions aboard HMS Dido in the Mediterranean. Rhodesia may accept changes but rejects British demands. London officials say no formal notification has been received and Holyoake comments on sanctions.
Canberra reports state the Prime Minister is to be questioned on the Smith cable plan amid wider economic and education concerns. The Rhodesian issue, New Zealand participation, and ACT bus fare proposals are noted, with the government defending lower fare levels and arguing existing bus usage patterns.
The Minister for the Interior Mr Anthony announced extended concessional fares on school-hour buses for all secondary students regardless of age. He refused to disclose the concessions or the peak hour usage details.
Striking Qantas pilots, numbering about 430, plan a new approach to Minister for Labour Mr Bury after a Sydney Trades Hall meeting. A vote was taken on an issue, and pilots will continue the stoppage while authorities weigh settlement options including potential overseas flight boosts and charter adjustments.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Malik urged immediate action by the policy making body to quell mounting agitation against President Sukarno. He cited the powerful Suharto faction and lawyers groups pressing for a special military court over alleged coup involvement. The People's Consultative Congress was to meet to discuss demands as student demonstrations appeared likely.
A Moscow envoy, Nikolai Tarakanov, arrives in Canberra with an interpreter, meeting officials including Rusa and a third man. Tarakanov, veteran diplomat, spent two years in Bombay, says he looks forward to talks on Sino Soviet matters and regional East Asian affairs. The visit follows news of Sukarno denying press claims about a 14 year old girl and a Mexican woman. Tarakanov’s wife accompanies him as his ambassadorial duty begins.
London Monday AAP reports Warren Meonol, chairman of the Nanking Corporation, died. His English estate valued at 2,250 pounds and 847? is probated. His Australian estate reportedly worn under probate at 400 862.
The fragmentary text references legal aid sought by Ryan in a dispute tied to an emarc ial book and a named president. It mentions Jacqueline Kennedy and a presidential page, with notes about changes in the Education Department and a New Year context. Classifieds pages 31 and 32, finance 0638, jackpot 159.
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