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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1968

Page

11

15 years' gaol for Cuban plotter

Anibal Escalante, accused of leading a plot against Chilean Premier Dr Castro, was jailed for 15 years. Eight other faction members received 13-year terms. The trial by the War Council linked the case to relations between the Chilean government and the Soviet Union, with charges including contacts with Soviet and Eastern European officials and false information to the party.

Ana Reuter Anibal Escalante Castro Granma FaVal Counsil Whaervers Deenti Ig FM Gonvernmant Dr Cuatro Soviet Union

Secret talks offer new hope in Korean crisis

Reports from Seoul and Tokyo say secret negotiations between the United States and North Korea continued at Panmunjom over the Pueblo incident. Sources note possible progress on an agreement, while Seoul pressures for more American aid against invasion and Australia weighs involvement. The clash of a US destroyer Rowan with a Russian merchant ship near Korea is described as a minor collision.

Seoul North Korea Panmunjom Pueblo Jehnsom Vietnam Australia Gorton Hong Kong Come Mander Puckle New York Times Loyd M. Mucher Rowan South Korea Defence Department

Indonesia says West Borneo rebels crushed after eight months

The Indonesian Army claims to have crushed the Chinese-led rebellion in West Borneo following a long air offensive. With more than 30 rebels killed or captured, reinforcements raised province strength to 5,60 ten and helicopters poised to provide air support, while reports from Peking claim the rebels suffered severe blows.

Diakarta Aap-Reuter West Borneo Briendie Witono Biakarla PS Indnet rRoeian Winnauldelles Guserili Frag Het Fd Indonesia Army Eas KOOR Borneo Guerrllas Mhale Inck Sukarno Peking People’s Daily Ed Denit

Dr Barnard Faces His Critics in London Studio

In London a BBC telecast shows Dr Christiaan Barnard facing questions as a South African heart transplant pioneer and his team defend the readiness of heart transplants. Critics including doctors and journalists press for caution while Barnard asserts progress and discusses animal studies and timelines.

Gordarance Churchmien Lawyens Journaliss Barnard de Marchinus Britain

Heart transplant patient’s slower recovery in hospital

Paris reports heart surgeon Dr Christiaan Barnard said Dr Philip Blaiberg is recovering more slowly than expected one month after the transplant. Barnard on a European tour gave no details of complications while noting plans to perform further work to determine if Blaiberg can be discharged.

Olympic Barnard Ghaut Wwe Brenard Aamie Darnand Paris Christiaan Barnard Philip Blaiberg Blaiberg Trom Eisher Biiberz Eign Blasberg Barmird Aks Cape Town de Blasbere Cefundt Grogte Sehaue Hospital Iid Diaiberg Enist

Rhodesia frees detainee amid legal ruling on illegal confinement

The Rhodesian Government released Solomon Buron while detaining 145 people under new orders after the Appeal Court ruled certain detentions illegal. The court found the emergency powers act regulations aimed at alleged anti-government activities were beyond the government’s authority.

Salisbury Ministry of Information Rhodesia High Immer Afiately Tash Te Wen Grouiltte

Earthquakes Strikes Three Lands Cause Panic in Sicily Peru and Mesley City

Tremors rocked Western Sicily on Friday adding to a string of 108 earthquakes in the Mediterranean region over 20 days. Peru reported a strong shock with no serious damage. Mesley City endured a powerful tremor that sent residents fleeing in panic across several areas.

Palermo Sicily Acros Mediterranean Ishanti Linn Peru Mesley City Stecelé

Mother accuses Moscow paper of defaming jailed son

A Moscow mother of Alexander Ginsburg, jailed five years for anti Soviet activity, says Kovensmlskaya Pravda defamed her son in a January 18 article. She threatens legal action and demands a full refutation, noting the piece distorted evidence and portrayed her son as an agent.

Moscow Sun Kovnecmlskaya Pravda Mia Lydia Ginebirg Alesander Ginsbrg Ginsburg Amratligle Levsue Ccm Yslmayers i Fovehareeno Clinsbine Shure

Oil slick endangers Cape Town beaches

In Cape Town, tugs hauled the French tanker Sivella off rocks after running aground in Table Bay. The vessel struck near shore, spilling oil as crews battled surf and wind. Offshore winds carried the slick seaward with no damage reported to the seafront, officials said.

Cape Town Sivella Rocks Table Bay Cape Cane Town

Dustmen Strike Paralyzes New York Streets

In New York yesterday dustmen led by a strife over pay defied a court order to return to work. The city invoked public employee strikes and obtained temporary restraining orders, while officials cautioned about hazards from overflowing trash and possible fires and police and fire hazard.

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