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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1970
Page
1
By early today at least 62 people have died on Australian roads in the Christmas holiday period. NSW accounts for 23 deaths, Victoria nine, Queensland ten, South Australia 11, Western Australia six, with none in Tasmania and the ACT.
Lillian Board, 22, a British Olympic track star who won a silver 400m medal in Mexico 1968 and a European gold, died in Munich after stomach cancer. She underwent surgery for an intestinal blockage and fought cancer with Dr Issels’ therapy, with authorities and royals sending condolences. The report notes road safety updates and tolls in Australia and Melbourne betting news alongside local notices.
Sydney Sunday report says Mr Charles Spiteri of Baxter Road Bass Hill, pilot of a one man gyro copier, died after his machine crashed near St Marys. He was taken by car to Nepean hospital but died during emergency surgery. Civil Aviation inspected wreckage. The pilot's name was not confirmed. A Rotorcraft Association of NSW member said the group held demonstration day at St Marys.
A reader nicknamed Pam wins the TAB jackpot of 13 000 pounds after a day of racing bets. She describes picks including Pamson and Firearm Fanning, noting two five-ticket plays and doubts about others’ interest in Yarn Spinner and Double Tesh. She jokes about spending the prize on a car and home improvements along the coast.
Houston scientist Dr George Ungar at Baylor College of Medicine reports a breakthrough toward decoding how the brain learns and processes information. He describes a synthetic chemical scotophobia extracted from trained rodents that induces fear of darkness, with early results showing lab replication but needing further purification and testing. He cautions about potential misuse and compares it to Brave New World, noting ethical concerns and debate over future applications in education and medicine.
From the December 19 provisional carry over, 3 823 bets were placed on run nets in the first fee on Saturday. Red Borans win in the second lee cut the five tickets to 111. The Way reduced to 27 units after the third to 17. Jackpot conducted stage and a new pool starts next Saturday. ACT TAB extended off route closing time by 30 minutes. Punter on course may bet up to 10 at the first sex starving time.
Delhi Sunday report says the Indian Cabinet voted to dissolve Parliament and hold general elections early, about a year ahead of schedule to pursue fresh dates for socialist government policies. Official sources note President Giri would issue the proclamation before the five year term ends in March.
Sunda chairman MF Osborn of the British Aircraft Corporation said component parts for the British Royal Rocket missile would be manufactured at Salisbury in South Australia, outlining plans during the Sydney briefing.
Officials briefing the press said infiltration of troops and materiel into Indo China is about 37 percent higher than a year ago. The movement from Hanoi into Laos Cambodia and possibly South Vietnam complicates efforts to track final destinations amid U S withdrawal. White House and military sources note intensified B 52 operations on the Ho Chi Minh trail as debate over a Cambodia or South Vietnam offensive continues.
Military sources in Saigon report B 25s and other allied aircraft exceeded 2 548 sorties from Jan 21 to Apr 8 1969 targeting the Ho Chi Minh trail amid ongoing bombing of supply lines into South Vietnam The Mekong Delta bases near Saigon faced renewed activity as South Vietnamese troops reported clashes near Krekwin and at the Ai Minh forest Cambodian forces clashed with Viet Cong around Phnom Penh with casualties not yet tallied and scattered combat along the Rane 2 Front amid the broader ceasefire context
The Prime Minister Mr Gorton appealed to the United Nations for leniency for two Soviet Jewish citizens condemned to death in the Leningrad hijacking trial. He called for openness, urged availability of all facts, and noted the injustice of a closed trial while stressing that emigration rights should be respected.
The report claims a US pledge on prisoners of North Tire caused estimated 5700000 worth of damage at a Nichien depot hours earlier yesterday. The Egyptian Views notes President Sabey states Egyptian armed forces require more arms training and efficiency daily amid the United Suez Canal ceasefire.
Newly independent Fiji plans a public challenge to Australia’s Pacific neighbour policy at the Commonwealth Ministers meeting in Singapore next month. Bruce Tuddery comments on government policy and regional stance.
Reihl, kidnapped in Spain, freed after eight days blindfolded by national captors. Reporting notes health concerns and urges action to reverse a troubling trend. Includes references to university dean and unrelated items on the page.
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