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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1969

Page

2

Guerrilla fears rise after Kuala Lumpur riots

From Bangkok a correspondent reports fears that Communist Chin Peng may renew activity near the Thai Malaysian border after the May riots in Kuala Lumpur. No march occurred, but unease grows in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok as talks of joint action against terrorists surface amid border incursions and shifting loyalties.

Kuala Lumpur Chin Peng Bangkok Thailand Malaysia Commi Ist Ford Padang Besar Surat

Minor Panic in Bangkok Spreads to Southern Thailand

The four southern provinces Yala Pattani Narathiwat and Satun, largely Thai Muslims, face intensified government scrutiny as separatist pressure rises. Thai security moves include redeploying police, boosting border forces to about 10 000, and placing the region under the suppression command.

Thailand Yala Pattani Narathiwat Satul Malaya Chin Peng National Economic Development Board Bangkok M. L. Dej. Snidvongs Konardy North Vietnam Dave Chullasapya Supreme Command Songkla Kuala Lumpur Perlis Kedah Perak Kelantan Dawee Tun Razak Thiland

Bangkok sees surprise move amid regional tensions

A fragmented report notes Thanom Kachorn in Bangkok responds to rising violence and regional strain. It mentions security steps, evacuations, and shifting threats near the Asian Highway corridor with references to military actions and increased vigilance in the Straits of Malacca region.

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Bombardment and border mine action disrupt Thai border post

Reports indicate Malaysian forces resumed heavy artillery bombardment against suspected terrorist positions and mined a Thai border post on October, temporarily halting traffic for several days amid ongoing security operations.

Six Women Break Through South Pole Barrier

A group of six women including five enlistees and a journalist became the first female party to touch down at the South Pole after arriving via a long military flight. They logged 90 days at McMurdo then moved to the Pole, faced delays and a radio blackout, and were welcomed by Admiral Welch and Deep Freeze personnel. The voyage highlighted slow progress in women’s Antarctic participation and featured scientists from the United States and New Zealand.

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