Sithole jailed for six years to appeal in Rhodesia case
Salisbury witnesses watched as Reverend Ndabaningi Sithole leader of ZANU was sentenced to six years for inciting murder of Rhodesian Prime Minister Smith and two cabinet ministers. His lawyer announced an appeal while Sithole stood stiffly in Salisbury High Court after a guarded, four year detention. The case noted two dropped charges of conspiracy to murder and breach of the Maintenance Act.
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Teachers to March in Sydney
Sydney teachers plan a Wednesday 4 pm deputation to Parliament House to protest the government’s failure to establish an education commission. NSW Teachers Federation delegates endorsed the plan at a Sydney meeting, aiming to press the Askin government to honour its 1965 promise.
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Courting at the vicarage near Whitstable
A Kent University term opener reports eight students visiting the vicarage at Seasalter near Whitstable by 9 pm. Reverend Ronald Meredith, 59, welcomed couples and said he preferred courting on the sofa to hedges, inviting them to stay if they behaved.
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Late News Amc RAP 7 Le C Munt Aich Wert Se
Amc RAP 7 Le C Munt Aich Wert Se appears in late news briefs with unclear details. The fragment hints at a namesake or event but offers no verifiable actions or outcomes.
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Blood protest greets British PM in Bonn
Blood bags hurled by Biafra and West German students during Prime Minister Wilson’s Bonn civic welcome. Police kept protesters back as he and Ambassador Sir Roger Makings faced jeers and chants. Bonn officials hailed the welcome while reaffirming Berlin electoral venue firm like Bonn’s stance on West Berlin.
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Allied drive to smash threat to cities in A Shau Valley
About 5,000 Allied soldiers drove into the A Shau Valley to smash a Communist threat to Da Nang Hue and Quang Tri. Another 2,600 infantry waited in reserve to cut off enemy escape as North Vietnamese forces build a new offensive base. Air strikes softened defenses while majors warned of a Tet assault risk.
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Hopes Rise for End to the Rail Strike
Melbourne reports late tonight that ACTU executive moves toward resolving the rail stoppage. A conference with railway commissioners, ACTU, and AFULE is urged to address wage anomalies and reopen negotiations.
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Penalties loom over railways dispute say ACTU leader
Mr Monk noted the Penal Provisions of the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act were invoked and warned penalties could hinder settlement. Officers of the ACTU planned to meet railway commissioners first thing tomorrow morning. The Arbitration Commission would hear the union’s wage claim when processes resumed, but not under direct action pressure.
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WA stand down without pay for rail workers in strike
The Industrial Commission of Western Australia ordered stand downs without pay for railway staff not usefully employable during the nationwide strike. Officials cited about 2,250 workers facing loss of wages totaling around 20,000 dollars daily. Similar actions in Queensland and reports from Sydney and Melbourne describe traffic chaos, fuel shortages, and efforts to maintain supplies, with Canberra hotels stocking up on beer as trains halted.
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Gorton to Visit Washington for Talks With Nixon
Prime Minister Gorton will travel to Washington to meet President Nixon next month, with a three day visit starting March 31. He may also visit Ottawa for talks with Prime Minister Trudeau, though arrangements are incomplete. Gorton previously visited Washington on May 27 and 28 last year for talks with President Johnson.
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Expert eye on migrant skills forms high level advisory panel
Australia creates a high level advisory committee to assess overseas qualifications for migrants. Panels of experts in each profession will advise Commonwealth and State ministers without executive powers, preserving existing registration bodies. The move aims to pool state and commonwealth data while keeping professional standards as a cardinal principle. Other talks cover English teaching for migrants and citizenship emphasis under state laws.
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Authority against mass flu action inaction drive warned
A mass flu vaccination drive this autumn is unlikely despite warnings of an influenza epidemic in Australia this year. The National Health and Medical Research Council advised against nine campaigns. India’s Congress party faces state election outcomes in Uttar Pradesh and other states may hinge on votes cast. Correspondent Neil Jullett notes peace prospects in Kashmir remain fragile. Yorks bill stirs protests from Darein to Snowy River. Four illustrations recount a near miss in the Tasman Sea as a cyclone strikes. A year of political activity follows the release of the Lion of Kashmir.
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Israelis down MiG in Golan clash with Syrian jets
A Syrian MiG was shot down today by Israeli fighter aircraft over the Golan Heights. The militants said two Syrian jets were intercepted and one MiG was hit and fell into Syrian territory. This marks the first Syrian aircraft downed by Israeli forces since June.
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Public servants to meet on pay delays in ACT
ACT branch of Administrative and Clerical Officers' Association schedules a March 11 meeting to press for timely salary adjustments. Branch secretary N H Butler says five months of pay claim delays at the Public Service Board prompt a shift to firmer action. Federal officials Dr Linehan and W Campbell have been invited to speak.
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