15 Feb 1967
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1967
Page
1
United States bombers resumed attacks before dawn as a Lunar New Year truce pause ended. Air Force fighter-bombers struck a road bridge about 40 miles from the demilitarised zone, part of heightened raids across North Vietnam.
Report shows ACT hepatitis incidence jumped with 125 cases in 1966 up from 51 in 1965 and 12 in 1964. Two Canberra cases traced to Gowrie Private Hospital on Northbourne Avenue. officials note incubation of about six weeks and carriers possible without symptoms.
The Minister for Primary Industry Mr Adermann stated the margarine quotas are sound and should stay, with state administrations to decide policy. The decision impacts Macrickville Holdings Ltd of NSW, which has campaigned against quota lifts amid dairy interests.
TJ has dismissed employees for lack of work and fought the issue in NSW courts without success. The controversy concerns nationwide margarine overproduction and its impact on the dairy industry. The debate features Mrs Janes and other figures arguing about government advertising costs and the industry’s image.
An RAAF helicopter crewman in Vietnam, Sergeant Gordia But Iris of Sefton, Sydney, received the George Medal for bravery during a crash and fire in the wreckage. He helped rescue the pilot and second crew member despite injuries, extinguishing flames to save lives.
A Jakarta report via Reuters says President Sukarno agreed to resign and go into exile as a private citizen after General Sukarno gave him an ultimatum yesterday. Other dispatches quote Sukarno denying any resignation and staying in his post.
The government aims to respond to the States demands for funds. Prime Minister Hols plans private talks with NSW Premier Askin and historian Premier Bolte. An official Premier Conference is scheduled for the evening to discuss added finance and national needs.
Fragmentary OCR text reports on political maneuvering in Washington with references to a president, a cabbie incident, and looming fate. Details are unclear due to garbled wording, but the piece hints at a high-stakes decision and public sentiment in an unsettled moment.
An AAP dispatch notes a breakthrough as troops conduct a capture operation near NUL DAT in South Vietnam on a Tuesday. The report highlights a key breakthrough by allied forces and mentions ongoing adjustments in the field.
An academic report contests the origin of chain drive, citing Leonardo da Vinci as a possible inventor. Dr L. Bellardo de Vinci and colleagues discuss 15th century manuscripts found at Massa University suggesting earlier chain-drive concepts. The claim notes lost manuscripts and dates tracing to before 1800, with da Vinci’s life spanning 1452 to 1519.
The report lists voting order for main candidates Mir Haworth Drury Turner and others. Aston as Speaker will receive 16400 dollars yearly plus 5000 in allowances, reflecting his long tenure as Whip for Philip seat covering Bondi and nearby Sydney suburbs since 1964. Parliament functions democratically, he asserts post-ballot.
Amid confusion on Monday night 140 notes appeared at a meeting as councillors argued over which resolution to adopt. The Speaker elect presided while elected members debated the motion and the council’s future role with Mayor Waverley and others guiding sporting interests.
Canberra news details a heated council debate as the ACT branch of the Administrative and Clerical Officers Association seeks deferment and discusses tariff impacts on Commonwealth hostels. Ministers and opposition members clash over figures, motions, and procedural questions amid public service concerns.
Fragmented report shows federal funding for colleges and a claim by Olympic team doctor Toyne that athletes used substances. Mentions CIA funds, Supreme Court reference, and a drunken liquor case. Other items include lottery figures and classified pages.
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