U S ends bombing raids on North Vietnam after 44 days
Saigon reports the United States halted its longest bombing run against North Vietnam in three years. The communique lists military targets, including southern air fields with MiG activity, and notes losses of several aircraft with one crewman rescued.
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Canberra
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Alva
South Nieknam Miller
Amercan
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Three youths fined $1,000 each over drugs in Perth
In Perth Police Court on Thursday three youths, An thony Williams 18 a grave digger of Mosman Park Kerr Leatham 18 a grave digger of Shenton Park and Keith Peter Jackson 20 a labourer of Perth admitted drug possession. Williams and Kerr were found with opium and a headlight concealment while Jackson admitted cannabis possession. Each was fined $1,000 with no time to pay.
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Mosman Park
Big Squad
Mer Williams
Mir William
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Shenton Park
Kerr
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Fragmented Late News Clip Hints At Unclear Events
An unreadable OCR fragment references late news items with scattered phrases about people and games. The garbled text mentions Lowry, New Games, and an earlier report, but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities to confirm a full story.
Tide levels to be published in dual units
The Maritime Services Board of NSW will issue tide forecasts from tomorrow onward in both feet and metres. These readings will be published daily in the weather section of The Canberra Times, providing dual-unit tide levels for readers.
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Maritime Services Board of Nsw
Canberra Times
Road safety coupon drives awareness in Canberra
The Canberra Times highlights a road safety coupon program on page 3, detailing how residents can participate. It outlines coupon usage, participating locations, and aims to boost local traffic safety awareness with practical tips.
Britain ready to withdraw forces from Malta
Britain announced it would pull Army Navy and Air Force units from Malta to avoid higher rent for bases after Maltese PM Mintoff demanded more money and amid stalled talks with Malta and the Soviet Union over a trade pact. The plan includes about 3,400 personnel plus supports, with NATO and US allies signaling a wider strategic recalculation as Mintoff pursues a deal with the Soviets and Libyan talks loom.
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ACT Shop Hours Could Shift For Five Day Week
Canberra business and government discussions move toward a five day week for shop assistants. David Jones manager Mr D W Alexander said proposals aim to fit staff with shorter weeks and possibly change opening hours. ACT plans expected early February with NSW and country areas to follow after January.
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D W. Alexander
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Kiel
Howe
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Dannery
NSW Inulitsial Commision
Nsw
Goonlburn Queanbeyan Penn
ACT Employers Federation
Man sets self on fire in Melbourne City Square
A 31 year old Algerian man with no family in Australia poured petrol over himself in City Square during peak hour and set himself alight. He ran, a passerby saw the act, and St John Ambulance cadets from Perth treated minor burns as he was rushed to Prince Henry's Hospital in a critical condition with burns covering about 46 percent of his body.
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Australia
Robert Maoudji
St John Ambulance Brigade
Perth
Maoudj
Prince Henry's Hospital
Bank wage rise of 5 percent granted to private bank officials
In Melbourne the Full Bench of the Arbitration Commission granted an interim 5 percent pay rise to about five thousand private bank officials, potentially flowing to some thirty thousand Commonwealth and state bank employees. ABOA officials condemned the ruling as industrially rotten and scandalous, while ACTU leaders said it served government interests. Industrial action plans were announced by ABOA and Administrative and Clerical Officers Association executives.
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The
Arbitration Commission
Australian Bank Officials Association
Commonwalth
ABOA
R. D. Williams
ACTU
H J. Souter
Administrative and Clerical Officers Association
Sydney
Smedden
ABODA
Don Remington
Remington
Bench Rejects White Collar Pay Rise Across Industries
The Full Bench dismissed AKUA’s demand for a 10 percent rise matching recent white collar increases. The decision rejects a general wage boost across sectors and warns of economic harm, though some increases in 1972 remain, including a slight lift for first year male salaries and proportional rises for women. The ruling sparked mixed reactions from industry groups and unions as AB0A and ACTU discussed next steps.
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Commonwealth
Commission
JH. Portus
Bhutto proposes Bangla Desh and West Pakistan reunion
Rawalpin di Thursday reports that President Bhutto suggested to Sheik Mujibur Rahman a loose federation reuniting Bangla Desh and West Pakistan. The proposal likens it to Egypt Syria and Libya joining a federation with democracy to follow, officials say.
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Bhutto
Sheek Mujbur Rahman
Bangla Desh
West Pakistan
Egypt
Syria
Libya
Associated Press
Mars Ridges Seem Strikingly Novel In New Images
Pasadena reports clearer Mars photos from Mariner 9 show parallel ridged formations rising from dust storms. Scientists led by Harold Masursky note unusual Martian terrain, with hints of recent volcanic activity, as the orbiter has reached 4000 miles altitude to map more of the planet.
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Mars
Harold Masursky
US Geal Service
Gunt
IPL
Single vehicle crashes inquiry orders inquiry by Transport Minister
The SSW Minister for Transport Mr Morris ordered the Traffic Accident Research Unit to investigate single-vehicle crashes, which accounted for 63 percent of total deaths over Christmas. Also notes grants for Townsville home repairs under a joint Federal State scheme and remarks on Bangla Desh recognition discussions in Canberra.
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Morris
Townsville
Queensland
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