Tourism boom expected as Canberra hosts Christmas visitors
About 10 000 visitors toured Canberra weekend as Canberra Tourist Bureau reports similar figures to last year. Inquiries at the information centre rose to 471 from 432 in 1972. Officials forecast a big rise in tourist numbers after Christmas with caravan parks heavily booked for the holiday period. The bureau projects around 300 000 visitors in December and January, about 65 000 more than last summer. Weather today fine and warm. unsettled conditions possible later in the week with a high around 25 degrees.
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Higher fees for some medical services in Australia
The Medical Fees Tribunal in Sydney has recommended higher charges for consultant physicians consultations than the AMA list, while proposing lower fees than the AMA for operations and procedures like radiotherapy. It urges no increase for pathology fees. The AMA will consider the tribunal’s findings. no government comment was issued.
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Japanese drug firm acknowledges thalidomide birth defects link
A Tokyo based pharmaceutical company and government ministry confirmed the association between the drug thalidomide and deformities in newborns. The acknowledgment follows reports of abnormal births linked to the medication used by mothers in the early 1960s.
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Caravelle crash near Tangiers kills about 95 tourists
A Belgian charter Caravelle flying Paris to Morocco crashed near Tangiers, killing about 95 French tourists aboard. Tangiers control tower said contact was lost minutes before planned landing. wreckage found amid strong winds and heavy rain. rescue operations underway.
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Not so secure security at Canberra airport
Nationwide aircraft security measures announced by TAA and Ansett Friday were only partly enforced at Canberra Airport yesterday. Metal detectors operated limited hours with one device down, queues stretched about 200 minutes, and a 14 year old boy reportedly passed a water pistol through undetected.
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Man detained at Tullamarine airport security incident
A 40 year old man was detained at Tullamarine by Commonwealth Police after a pair of shears were found in his hand luggage at a TAA checkpoint. He was questioned for about 20 minutes before boarding a Hobart flight. The shears were given to the pilot to carry in the cabin amid heightened security in Australia.
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Hawaiian woman sues to declare annexation illegal
Peggy Ha o Ross files a U S federal suit asking 4200 million for damages from the alleged unconstitutional act of annexing Hawaii to the United States. She names President Nixon the Interior Secretary and Hawaii officials as defendants and seeks 2010 67 000 million blocks for damages to Hawaiian people and to Queen Liliuokalani plus claims of conspiracy and legal changes since 1893.
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Gulf gulf oil states double prices set by OPEC clash
TEHRAN Iran Sunday The Shah announced Persian Gulf oil producers would double prices to 54 69 per barrel and urged industry to tighten belts. OPEC plans a January 7 meeting to discuss the rise with OECD nations as about 83 percent of world oil exports would be affected.
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Christmas message from Anglican primate guides Australians
The Primate of the Church of England and Archbishop of Melbourne Dr Frank Woods urges Australians to keep good cheer despite dark clouds in his Christmas message. Road toll notes warn at least 34 people died on Australian roads in the first three days of the Christmas holiday period. Argentina's President Peron unveils an ambitious three year economic plan.
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Aged Welfare and News From the World
Aged welfare notes discuss insufficient provisions for elderly needs in current work. In Singapore, New Zealand Prime Minister Kirk confirms plans for independent forces alongside Britain to replace existing tri-nation defense. Australia faces potential unemployment figures for 1930s era. Australia wins the Bonne Beil Cup over the United States in Sydney. South Australia pursues a crucial run chase against New Zealand at Adelaide Oval. World News, Weddings, Comics, and Sports dominate pages seven to ten.
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Talks at Geneva: First Arab Israeli Peace Conference Opens
After 25 years of conflict Israel and three Arab neighbours met at the Palais des Nations to form a military working group on disengagement along the Suez Canal. US and Soviet Union cooperate for a peaceful solution as Jordan pledges access to holy sites in East Jerusalem after return of the Arab quarter. Kissinger called the conference an achievement and an icebreaker for Egyptian and Israeli talks.
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No publication on Christmas Day for Canberra Times
The Canberra Times will not publish tomorrow but will publish as usual for the rest of the Christmas New Year holiday period.
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