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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 31, 1975

Page

8

New Hebrides self rule rejected by British French authorities

In Vila, Tuesday, British and French officials said they would not renounce responsibility for the Pacific island group. A Communist-style Nagriamel movement had declared independence for Espiritu Santo and surrounding islands, drawing a 2,700-person march to the residences. The official communique called constitutional questions London Paris matter for proper representatives, while noting no action would be taken now.

Vila New Hebrides Paci Confederation Espirito Santo Nagramel Britain France Condiminium London Paris Vila Asid Nagriamel

Papers deal alleged London scandal in Daily Mail report

A man on bail facing a criminal charge reportedly paid about 8 000 Australian dollars for a paper under a word contact linked to Prime Minister Mr Wilson, according to the Press Association. Scotland Yard would not confirm the Daily Mail’s claim that the man asked police not to proceed in exchange for rents. The Daily Mail also reported the Prime Minister’s papers were handed to the police after Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Robert Mart refused a deal.

London Wilson Press Association Scotland Yard Daily Mail Yard Metropolitan Police Robert Mart

Mine drainage begins in India after explosion

Rescue officials reported water from a nearby abandoned mine flooded two pits after an explosion. Even with pumps operating, it would take at least seven days to drain the water.

Naturan

Explosion at New York LaGuardia Stuns Holiday Travelers

Panic gripped LaGuardia as a blast shattered glass and injured many during holiday traffic. Police bomb squads searched the terminal and nearby shrubbery after an anonymous warning of a second bomb. Victims' families and witnesses described frightened crowds and mangled debris as authorities investigated the deadly incident.

New York New York's Lane Stuart Betendorf Me Atca Trans World Airlines Delis Airlines la Guardia Trayran

Thailand to reopen border with Laos after six week closure

Thailand will reopen its land border with Laos on Thursday after a six week shutdown that disrupted daily supplies to Vientiane, officials said. The move ends a period of significant disruption to shipments and cross border commerce between the two Southeast Asian nations.

Bangkok Thailand Laos Vientiane

Ford's calm acceptance of presidency amid sceptics

Ford, unfazed by broad doubts about his fitness, insists he enjoys the job and will serve a full term. As he ends 1975 with a Colorado ski break, aides note staff bitterness over perceptions of indecision while Ford and his circle push a thicker skin and steady leadership.

Ford Hc Eidental House Vail Colorado Cone Aid Tom White House Ron Nessen

Hefner cleared in cocaine distribution allegations

The Federal Government said Hugh Hefner and his staff were cleared of allegations that they distributed cocaine at his Chicago mansion and in Los Angeles. The report was carried by United Press International.

Icity Samuel Skinner Heiner Nyboy Democrat Corporation Hascena Congress Ford Hefner Bobby Arnstein Chicago Playboy Hugh Hefner Los Angeles United Press International

Fraud Denied in York Case Over Sale of Fighter Aircraft

In York, authorities deny fraud claims as a man seeks to sell 10 RS fighter aircraft to a buyer named Tran. The case centers on alleged misleading conduct and regulatory compliance for the high value sale of military hardware.

Per York Im Tran

China pledges firm support to Fretilin in East Timor

AAP reports in Hong Kong that China vows firm support for Fretilin as observers note possible calls for military aid. Chinese officials condemn Indonesia’s December 7 invasion and demand immediate withdrawal of all Indonesian forces. ONU envoy Winspeare Guiccardi to East Timor to oversee Security Council resolution enforcement.

Hong Kong Chiaa Fretilin China East Timor Agence France Indonesia Ini Yin New York Vinorio Winspeare Guiccardi Italy United Nations Waldheim Securia Council Jordans Amman Beirut Middle East Lebanon Jebel Amman Hamre

Peron Impeachment Vote Delayed by Debate and Blackout

In Buenos Aires a parliamentary session delayed a Motion to impeach President Peron amid procedural wrangles. Speaker Nicasio Sanchez Toranzo faced accusations of partisanship from opposition, as a blackout interrupted the debate overnight. The motion relies on a two-thirds majority, now uncertain.

Buenos Aires Peron Nicasio Sanchez Toranzo Popular Federal Force Mia Peron Congress Tower House

Nations ready to aid MPLA in Angola conflict

Four African nations Nigeria Congo Guinea and Guinea-Bissau indicate willingness to send troops to support the MPLA fighting in Angola. Major Henrique Carvalho dos Santos leads a mission seeking regional political backing while the MPLA already receives aid from the Soviet Union and Cuba. A US official notes African nations recognize and may back a resolution calling for withdrawal of foreign forces from Angola. The Ford administration expects an OAU backed withdrawal resolution to influence intervention powers.

Georgetown Guyana AAP Reuter Nigeria Congo Guinea Guinea-Bissau Popular Movement For the Liberation of Angola MPLA T O Luanda Soviet Union Cuba Major Dos Santos Washington Ford New York Times OAU Angola Ford Administration

Armed Moslem separatists hijack logging barge off Mindanao

About 30 armed Moslem separatists hijack a logging barge off Asilan Island in the southern Philippines. They demand the equivalent of 103,740 dollars for the vessel's release and the eight crew members. Military authorities report the incident and ongoing negotiations.

Mantla Asilan Island Philippines

Jordan's Development Plan Shows Modest Three Year Gain

Jordan ended its three year development effort started in 1973 with officials saying about 75 percent success. The plan aimed at 516 million dollars of investment to revive the economy after 1967 and Palestinian guerilla disruptions. Phosphate production rose to two million tonnes annually, with a five year target of six to seven million tonnes, while funding comes from Gulf oil states and regional funds.

Jordan Middle East Iran Saudi Arabia Amman King Jordan Valley Kuwait Fund For Arab Economic Development The Arab Fund Abu Dhabi Fund Liewes Honeidi

Laos Congress to set up republic and flag change

The Laotian mission to the UN informed Secretary General Waldheim that the National People's Congress decided to abolish the former regime and the national flag at UN headquarters. The note carried the slogan Peace Independence Neutrality Democracy Unity Prosperity and said the national anthem wording would be altered but to the same tune.

Laos Congress United Nations Waldheim National People's Congress LMN Peel

Algiers says terrorists traded for freedom after Vienna raid

Government sources in Algiers say six terrorists held by Algeria brokered a deal with Foreign Affairs Minister Bouteflika to spare the lives of oil ministers Sheik Yemani and Amouzegar in exchange for their eventual freedom. No extradition agreement with Austria was cited and identities were withheld.

Algiers Thersday AAP Vienna Boutefll Sheik Yemani Imnian Amouzegar Austria Algeria

CERN researchers weigh evidence for charmed quark

Scientists at CERN in Geneva report possible evidence for a new sub particle named the charmed quark. The finding suggests a fourth quark beyond the three known types, potentially part of neutrinos, with experiments using bubble chambers and bursts of paraauthor particles supporting the hypothesis.

Geneva Aap-Reuter European Nuclear Research Organisation CERN CER ™ N

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