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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1968

Page

10

KGB Warns Relatives Of Four Russian Intellectuals

The KGB warned relatives and friends of four jailed Russian intellectuals to end protests against their convictions or face trials. The four, Alexander Ginsburg, Yury Galanskov, Alexei Dobrovolsky, and Vera Lashkova, received labor camp terms of one to seven years for spreading anti-Soviet propaganda at a trial last month.

Moscow KGB Salirees Alexander Ginsburg Yury Galanskov Alexie Dobrovolsky Vera Lashkova

Thalidomide cases set for London High Court hearing

In London today a High Court hearing is listed for tomorrow on damages claims by two deformed children, suing through their parents, over thalidomide injuries. The action seeks compensation for the alleged birth deformities linked to the drug.

London High Court

U Thant vivid on Vietnam peace talks after bombing pause

UN Secretary General U Thant said he is more convinced than ever that North Vietnam will join peace talks within two to three weeks of a halt to U S bombing. He plans to speak after a White House meeting with President Johnson and has met Hanoi envoys in Paris.

Aap Reuter U Thant North Vietnam Johnson Hanoi White House Goldberg New Delhi Paris Vietnam TH O Mai van Bo Europe Indiana Gandhi Kosygin Wilson de Gaulle Washington Wilke UU Thant

More US pilots may be freed

Three US pilots released by North Vietnam arrived in Washington and said more prisoners might be freed. They reported decent treatment during four to five months in captivity. North Vietnam linked release to a peace talks pledge as Washington pressed for an unconditional bombing halt.

Washington North Vietnam Norris Overly Overly John D. Black David P. Matheny Vietnam Bangkok Phan van Done Hanoi

Mao directs pilot in deadly Hainan clash

Radio Peking broadcast details the Chinese pilot who shot down an American aircraft last week receiving orders from Chairman Mao Tse-tung. The intercom urged severity, relentless pursuit, and calm, eager focus to annihilate the invading enemy.

Hong Kong Hainan Island Mao Tse-tung Radio Peking

Laos braces for major Vietcong assault near Saravane

AAP reports Northern Vietnamese and Pathet Lao forces may launch a large attack on Saravane in southern Laos to disrupt U S military actions around Khe Sanh. Analysts warn Saravane could fall within hours, threatening Prince Souvanna Phouma’s neutralist government and widening the Ho Chi Minh Trail disruption.

Vientiane Laos Pathet Lao Khe Sanh South Vietnam Saravane Nam Bac Luang Prabang Muong Phine Route Nine Mekong River

Backing for Hanoi Moscow urges talks end Vietnam war

Two Kremlin leaders Brezhnev and Kosygin urged the United States to accept Hanoi's talks offer. Brezhnev called to end US bombing and consider talks. Kosygin said North Vietnam ready for talks and noted US hesitation. He cited Vietcong program for a neutral, independent Vietnam. The Soviet Union pledged continued aid.

Moscow Kremlin United States Hanoi Leningrad North Vietnam Kosygin Minsk Vietnam Vrezhnev Washington Voice of Reason Soviet Union

Johnson denies nuclear weapon use in Vietnam talks

President Johnson at a press conference rejected claims he was ordered to deploy nuclear weapons in Vietnam. He said no recommendation had been made by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and denounced an anonymous Senate Foreign Relations Committee call as the source of speculation. He warned such a grave decision harms national interests.

Washington Johnson Vietnam Joint Chiefs of Staff Senate Foreign —_— Relations Committee

Agency to aid priests who abandon vows

Cardinal Heenan approved forming an agency to assist priests and nuns who abandon vows. The panel will include psychiatrists and professionals to advise the clergy, led by Patrick Casey of Westminster as president.

London Cardinal Heenan England and Wales

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