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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1966
Page
11
An old-time ad features a satisfaction guaranteed offer from Waltons with money back promise. It promotes assorted goods including kitten upholstery cleaner, cocktail party picks, porks men’s stretch nylom socks, and a stretch to fit assortment with colored options.
A compact catalogue of inexpensive gifts including a chrome windscreen cigarette holder, Cobb & Co talc powder and hair cream, matching tie sets, assorted men’s ties, boxed manos, stretch nylon socks, ICI tonos cosmetics, aluminium wood book cases, each priced at one dollar.
Leaders of British industry after a year of study favored Britain joining the European Economic Community. The Confederation of British Industry council plans to survey all members, with 250 present largely agreeing. The report cites benefits in export trade and influence in future market decisions, while noting transitional safeguards for agriculture and Commonwealth supplies.
Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy and Look magazine reach agreement to serialize William Manchester's Death of a President after removing most disputed passages. Look says Kennedy withdrew objections to a four part serialisation and the edited text spans about 1,600 words, preserving historical accuracy.
Mrs Kennedy withdrew her suit after passages deemed personal were deleted or modified by Look editors. The Kennedy camp argued historical judgments could not be suppressed by courts, while Look editor William Attwood said the magazine was satisfied. Attorneys noted Kennedy sought only deletions or revisions of specific passages.
A vintage ad lists affordable men’s gifts under 15 dollars including Red Lion Chamois, Old Spice powder, deodorant, after shave lotion, and smart tie and sock sets. Also promotes modern quality men’s ties, garter top hose, light walking socks, stretch socks, and elastic garter tops in assorted colors. Prices center around 1.50 with older style spellings and promotional phrasing.
An assorted gift list outlines items priced around one to two dollars. Items include anti glare wideview mirrors, lather shave sets, shampoo soaps, Schick razors, cravats, cotton shirts, leather belts, vacuum flasks and jugs, razor blades, and host accessories.
A shopper’s note lists mobile magnetic ashtrays, rearview mirror brass models, car spot lights, and novelty items priced from two to ten dollars. Includes after shave, soap, pajamas, and two color gift boxes. Items are designed as car or boat accessories, with lighter-plug power, various finishes, and boxed gift presentation.
Catalog copy lists gifts and clothing items priced under thirty dollars. Mentions Vaseline lotion sets for him, cotton shirts, sleepwear, driving shorts, pre electric and aftershave lotion, and durable shoes. Highlights include button down shirts, non iron cotton, and color options like black, green, grey. Prices range around 20 to 30 dollars.
Greece formed a caretaker government after Stefanos Stephanopoulos resigned amid a political crisis. The new nonelite cabinet faces elections within a set timetable as King Paul negotiates with leaders including Canellopontos Papandreou and Passalides. unrest and army pressure loom over the transition.
John Guthrie, head of LIS Fmhasay in Moscow, condemned the three year prison terms for haddock Gilmour and Buel Ray Wortham. He urged Soviet authorities to commute or suspend the sentences, citing harshness and proportionality concerns after a two month confinement and a short trial. Both defendants pleaded guilty and were jailed.
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