US quits strategic Vietnam outpost move sparks questions
A US Marine spokesman said the outpost had been relocated amid reports of continued Vietcong harassment near the Laos border. Officials indicated no withdrawal but a shift in position as tensions and Christmas truces hovered over the region.
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Matriculation Standards Debate Shaped by NSW Teachers
Teachers warn new Wynanam six year plan for Higher School Certificate raises entry bars. Universities demand at least four second level passes, tightening matriculation standards across NSW and ACT. Meanwhile reports of Vietnam War incidents describe Marine operations near Da Nang and Haiphong with significant airstrikes and targets hit across bridges roads and storage areas.
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Education reform sparks cross party clash at federation meeting
Unanimous resolution urged starting 1967 goals in education debates. Miss Helen Palmer backed new matriculation patterns amid protests from teachers and unionists linking reforms to public funding and political influence. Delegates booed a speaker claiming communist links as the federation faced internal tensions over university entry and state school priorities.
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Fraser Warns on Land Offers for ACT Shoreline
The Member for the ACT, Mr J R Fraser, urges buyers to verify facts before purchasing land on the South Coast. He cites past firm tactics, second letters in November 1960 and similar campaigns in March 1962, and warns that many proposed lots were approved by councils but used dubious promotion to attract buyers.
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Baker rules halt during holiday sparks bread shortage
An official warned bakers that wage award variations could ban work during a break, forcing one bakery to cancel plans. Canberra and Queanbeyan face bread shortages as a result while political debate swirls over Rhodesia sanctions and government support.
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Canberra Times Weekend Printing Gap Noted
The Canberra Times will not publish on Christmas Day or Saturday with holiday editions planned. Readers are informed no Saturday issue and a delayed schedule during the holiday period.
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Fine warmChristmas Day forecast across Canberra region
Canberra and surrounding areas were expected to endure a fine mild to warm Christmas Day with light winds. Melbourne sweltered with temperatures near 99 to 102 degrees, the hottest in months, while the day’s peak likely rose to around 19 to 24 degrees in some places. Ouyen recorded the day’s hottest center at 102 degrees, marking an unusually hot spell for the period.
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Steps to safer lake
Classifieds page note lists safety steps for lake use and water access topics. Mentions page numbers 16 and 17, and references to towers and water sources. Technical phrasing suggests a public advisory or instructional snippet rather than a full article.
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