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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1967

Page

7

Vietcong leader calls turning point in Vietnam war

Nguyen Huu Tho, chairman of the National Liberation Front central committee, says the war is entering an extremely crucial period as U S troop buildup and bombing expand. He warns of further escalation and notes Vietcong victories despite stiff Allied pressure.

Saigon Vietcong United States New York Times Nguyen Huu Tho National Liberation Front Liberation Radio NLP Wren Noth Hamlefield Eure Cambodia Hanoi Haiphong

Bank Raiders Batter Door By Ram Looting £8000

A gang used a battering ram in a daylight raid on a Hemel Hempstead bank, escaping with about £8000. Police hunted for the vehicle believed involved as investigators pieced together the break in and staff accounts before opening hours.

Narcaye Bank Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire Tela Iaguer Vna Youngstown Hin States of America Handle Hn

Penfolds Wine Talk Contest Winners Announced

The House of Penfolds thanks entrants in the Wine Talk contest. Mrs D. M. Liddell of Shepparton and Mrs M. Hughes of Brighton won the two prizes for wit and skill. Winners to be printed later.

House OF Penfold D. M. Liddell Shepparton Victoria M. Hughes Fist Brighton

Cambodia Front Worries U S as Vietnam War Expands

U S and South Vietnam confront a growing Cambodian border front feared to widen the war. Reports cite Prince Sihanouk’s stance, Vietcong infiltrations, and Cambodian defenses aiding border battles at Dak To and Lai Ninh. American officers expect more attacks and call for stronger responses to counter Vietcong incursions from Cambodia.

Saigon Associated Press Wolbeey South Vietnam Norodom Sihanouk Duk To Union Westmoreland Laos Hanoi Teime Lai Ninh Dak To Radi Rasol Loc Ninh North Vietnam Hese Rogulars Cordute Comeuniste Dela Sihanouk Cambodia

Thieu in bid for peace in Vietnam conflict

Abidjan reports South Vietnam leader Thieu will urge Ho Chi Minh to mercy and end the war in a letter. Foreign Minister Tran Van Do disclosed the approach during official visits, noting Saigon seeks direct talks with Hanoi rather than overthrow or invade. Vatican connections to peace prospects were also mentioned.

Abidjan Aap-Reuter Thieu South Vietnam Ho Chi Minh North Vietnam Tran van Do Pacis Paris Foreism Saigon Hanoi Viernes Thon Rome Vatican Johnson

Johnson protest inquiry sparks EBI probe in SNCC issue

Atlanta reports the EBI investigates a Black Power newsletter article urging anti Vietnam protesters to spit at President Johnson and attack his person to intimidate him from leaving the White House. The piece appears in the current SNCC newsletter advocating such tactics to threaten his public appearances.

Atlanta EBI Black Power Johnson White House Isue

Not Guilty Says Man On Plot Charge

Eugene Bradley surrendered to face charges of conspiring to kill President Kennedy. He proclaimed his innocence, saying he is not guilty of any crime. A municipal judge ordered recognizance and granted a one day stay for extradition, with Louisiana expected to initiate it. Bradley, North Hollywood, is linked as West Coast representative for Dr Carl Melmire. He is the second man charged by Garrison with conspiracy in the 1963 assassination, following Clay Shaw in New Orleans.

Bradley Lousiana North — Hollywood New Orleans Garrison Kennedy Oklahoma el Paso Texas Orso Tina West ‘Coast Carl Melmire New Jersey American Council Churcher Garson Clay Shaw

Army purge in Greece widens as seven generals dismissed

Greece's government dismisses seven more generals in a third wave following King Constantine's failed coup attempt. The purge targets top military leaders from the borders to navy and air forces, including commanders and vice admirals, amid ongoing fallout from the unrest.

Athens Greece Constantine Realien Asenng

Worker’s amazing recovery after railway crash

EAST LONDON South Africa Thursday AAP a young railway worker crushed between locomotive buffers on November 9 has had his body successfully amputated from the waist down a Frere Hospital spokesman said doctors regard the recovery as amazing Christoffel Dir Styrdam wax says Dirkie Styrdam wax now wondering what job he could do he had a spine fracture and spinal cord torn in the Saravane rears were crushed and the main aae

East London South Africa Frere Hospital Christoffel Dirkie Styrdam

Retired dentist faces heart transplant wait at Groote Schinar

Dr Philip Rissberg, 72, awaiting a heart transplant, was in hopeful mood during a Groote Schinar Hospital audition day. A spokesman noted the long illness did not dampen his cheerful disposition despite his severe heart trouble.

Philip Rissberg Groote Schinar Hospital Blasberg

Defence cuts threaten UK service chiefs resignation

Prime Minister Wilson starts a holiday amid reports of resignation threats by Defence Minister Healey and two service chiefs over defence cuts. Parliament to discuss proposed 2.687 million pound F-111 aircraft cancellation as Labour cites social service fears.

London Wilson Britain Labour Party

Racialists attack Coventry police chief over recruitment

Racist criticism targets Chief Constable E. C. Pendleton after he defends recruiting two coloured men to Coventry police. Pendleton orders a full investigation and vows to continue hiring regardless of creed if qualifications are met.

Pendleton Coventry

Ships may go but canal not to open

Cairo reports the Suez Canal will stay closed despite proposals to release 14 ships trapped at the southern end since the Suez War. Foreign Minister Rif planned to inform UN envoy Jarring that every effort would be made to free the vessels. Four vessels in the Great Bitter Lake are British, with others from West Germany, Poland, Sweden, the United States, Czechoslovakia, France and more. An American tanker lies in Lake Timsa. Abram argues reopening the canal requires removal of Israeli aggression.

Sihannut Cambodia Iniders Olive Aed Vietnam Prince Sihanenih United States Vhetnacy Cairo Aaperewerho Suez Canal Rind United Nations Middle East Gunnar Jarring Great Bitter Lakes Lake Timsah al Abram

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