Quake victims may be shifted by force
Government agrees to study using force to move survivors from Managua after a powerful earthquake. Relief officials warn of epidemics and food shortages as another tremor is reported. Venezuelan and US officials monitor tolls, with thousands injured and up to 10,000 dead rumored. International relief crews arrive to assist. Troops man checkpoints and burials amid looting reports.
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Truman Dies at 88 in Kansas City Hospital
Former President Harry S. Truman dies at 88 in Kansas City after admission on December 5 for lung fluid. Hospital reports complex organ failure and cardiovascular collapse. wife Bess and daughter Margaret notified. Truman, known for guiding the nation during two wars and authorizing atomic bomb use, had been in a coma since Christmas Eve.
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Australia to provide 25000 aid for earthquake victims
Prime Minister Whitlam announced in Canberra that Australia would give 25000 in aid to victims of the earthquake. He expressed appalled at the loss of life and offered heartfelt sympathy to the government and people of the affected region.
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Test win eludes Pakistan as Talat Malik blocks innings
AVENE Tem Injured Pakistan batsman Talat Ali Malik stayed off an almost certain Australian innings victory in the first Test at Adelaide today, playing out the last nine balls of the day. Australian off spinner Ashley Mallett had the Pakistanis reeling at 93 14, unable to avert a looming defeat with one day to go as Talat resisted before the crease.
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Careful Control Aims to Limit Australian Migrants
Australia plans to curb 1972-73 migrant intake by about 30 000 with a focus on controlled numbers and family sponsorship. Immigration policy will prioritize settlement duties and citizenship, while aligning with labor needs and regional development amid a new nation building era.
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Holiday death toll at 70
Reporting on a high casualty figure and related discussions across government and medical circles. Notes on Victorian Government committees investigating child welfare claims and the ethics of human experimentation. Also mentions underwater tourism and tennis events in Melbourne with brief page references.
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US resumes bombing of North Vietnam after Christmas halt
In Saigon on Tuesday, American B32 bombers and fighter bombers resumed attacks on Hanoi and Haiphong after a 24 hour Christmas ceasefire. The Hanoi Haiphong campaign followed a limited halt as President Nixon awaited peace signals. Soviet and Hanoi commentary circulated amid mounting war tensions.
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Tourism Surges in Canberra as Visitors Rise
An estimated 4 800 tourists visited Canberra yesterday, about 100 more than last year, with around 300 inquiries at the information centre on Northbourne Avenue, about 20 fewer than the previous year. War Memorial visits rose despite a general lift since Saturday. bookings for motels and caravan sites were heavy, with Canberra Motor Village saying all accommodation was booked out yesterday and likely to stay tight into January.
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Fire risk remains high in ACT area despite rain
ACT fire danger persists with seven points of rain up to 3 pm at Fair Harbour and Eden fires burning over 95 000 acres in the last week. Police say last night a blaze near Irlay Creek 16 miles south of Perth moved toward a burnt-off area as temperatures rise and no fire ban is in place.
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