21 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1965
Page
1
President Ho Chi Minh granted a rare interview to British reporter Felix Greene after a 24 hour discussion on November 24. Associated Press released the London-based report yesterday detailing Ho's views on the Vietnam War and related political stances.
Ho Chi Minh vows continued struggle as North Vietnam reports strong public backing and condemns U S expansion in Vietnam. He denounces Johnson policy, asserts Vietnamese unity with China and Soviet allies, and warns against peace terms seen as capitulation. The Premier emphasizes South Vietnam’s struggle remains linked to broader anti imperial aims.
In Auckland at National Women's Hospital quad ruplets, two boys and two girls, were born around 6 PM after last July saw quintuplets in the same facility. Dr R A Warren said the quadruplets were premature and in special care. mother Sally Rawson, 29, and partner announced the birth amid talks of fertility treatments.
Former Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sir Hastings Harrington was buried with full naval honours at sea off Swiney Heads aboard HMAS Vampire with HMAS Derwent as escort. A funeral procession from Garden Island featured naval officers in ceremonial dress, eight pallbearers, and family representation. Harrington, aged 50, died last Friday in Canberra after retiring in February as Chief of the Naval Staff.
Rhodesia hammers Zambia's copper sector by sixfold cost as oil shipments halt. The move follows Rhodesia's temporary oil product suspension to Zambia. Rebel leader Mr Smith framed the action as retaliation against a British embargo imposed Friday night.
Police hunt for two escapees intensified across Melbourne as armored crews and armed officers sealed streets. Witnesses described armed fugitives fleeing along tram routes while authorities urged calm and pressed a daily manhunt, with Brigid James Mlewitt leading updates and 1,000 officers mobilized.
Public hotel bars in Canberra and Queanbeyan will close for two consecutive days over the Christmas long weekend. Normal trade resumes Monday December 27 and Tuesday December 28. Banks and many businesses will close during the four day break. Most hotels will offer Christmas Day dinners and liquor service for bona fide travelers will be available in hotels.
A teachers union leader condemns the rejection of the Martin Committee recommendations on teacher training. The Johnson Administration faces a stormy dispute over a Vietnam Spence offer publication amid ongoing political tensions.
A tanker overturned on Parkes Way near the Anzac Parade junction spilling a large oil slick. Police had not released the driver’s name and reported no injuries. Fire crews sprayed and hosed the roadway as oil was cleared by late night.
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