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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1968

Page

11

United Nations Urges Isolation of South Africa Over Apartheid

UN Commission on Human Rights recommends governments sever diplomatic, commercial, military and other ties with South Africa to pressure end of apartheid. Mentions Manguchetr Ganjui and protest rights for inhabitants of Southwest Africa. US proposed continued access for Red Cross. South West Africans sentenced by a Supreme Court in Africa, deemed illegal by the UN.

New York AAP - Reuter United Nations Commission South Africa Manguchetr Ganjui Tren South-west Asia United States Red Cross Sauthswest Torin Supreme Court Deance League of Nations

Soviet Embassy denies hiding Arthur the alien

London reports say the Soviet Embassy assured Britons that Arthur the alien is not being concealed. The First Secretary Shinkin claimed calls from Australia offered to prove Arthur’s existence while political tensions mix with a TV ad showing odd behavior and a court case requesting immunity.

London Arthur Arinne Aka Shinkin Fom Australia Cio Ba Hou Toneye Manning Manu Exchuner Aethur Mi Minmuing

Malaysia Premier warns of Communist coup bid

Malaysia's Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman said opposition leftist groups tried to engineer a coup to establish a Marxist Leninist government friendly to Communist China. He named the Malayan Labour Party and alleged collaboration with the Malayan Communist Party, without providing concrete sources, during a speech attended by party leaders and United Malays National Organisation officials. Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Tun Razak described a regionalisation effort in Southeast Asia backed by major powers, including China, with plans for noninterventionist balance.

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahmann Tuk Jaticuung Labour Malayan Communist Party United Malay National Reunion Ihe Labour Party Hich ‘Chime Tn Pome Minster Tun Rak Inter View Anak South-east Asia Tay Mengak Nislaysia

Climbers Fail to Scale Cerro Torre in Patagonia Attempt

A four member British mountaineering team led by Dougal Haston and including Mick Burke Peter Crew and Marlin Boysen failed to reach Cerro Torre, described as the world’s worst mountain. They abandoned a base camp at Lapunt Torre due to broken ropes and bad weather. all climbers were safe with minor injuries.

London Fourplan Cerro Torre Dougal Hastan Mick Burke Peter Crew Marlin Boysen Lapunt Torre Patagonia South America Fhul Peter Silman

Lee leads Singapore party to five-year term victory

Simday report notes Prime Minister Mr Lee Kui Yew and the People's Action Early party won 31 of 448 seats in Parliament, securing another five-year term. The result confirms continued government leadership with a strong late surge, despite contested races and remaining uncertainties.

Singapore Simday AAP People’s ‘Action Lee Kui Yew

Singapore election results and contested seats amid PAP sweep

The PAP secured victory as seven PAP candidates five independents and one other candidate faced off in a small party contest. All cabinet ministers except Lee will run again with Lee to face an independent challenger. Election date announced for early next week with five constituencies contested.

VAP Aly Pany PAP Miniaere Weye Me Lee

Indonesia shops burnt in price protest in Ambon

Thousands crowded the central market area in Ambon as rioters stoned shops and homes, set a newly opened market ablaze, and chased away owners amid anger over high prices. Reports say up to 300 pro Communist police and military forces entered East Java jungles as government efforts to quell unrest continued. A former anti communist faction and internal security figures surfaced as investigations and arrests began.

Diakarta Sunnday Aap-Reuter Ambon Moluccas Islands Indonesia Antara Associated Press East Javy Hlpuri Suhurn Nav

Dulles Subpoenaed In Garrison Kennedy Murder Probe

Former CIA chief Allen Dulles was subpoenaed to testify in New Orleans as part of Jim Garrison’s inquiry into the Kennedy assassination. Garrison also sought testimony from Lee Harvey Oswald’s associates and Pierre Novell or Navarro, while Dulles denied comment. Subpoenas, backed by an interstate witness immunity compact, aim to compel testimony despite possible legal protections.

New Orleans Louisiana Dulles Garrison Kennnedy Washington CTA Kennedy Olias Garron Dies Warren Commission Winose Ar Gorton Navel CLA Urea New ‘Orleans Aveen Olumbus Garison Fest David W. Feirie Ag CIA Prawcu Ohi Dules Paradise Wion Lee Onvald Russia Lee Harvey Onvald Matthew S. Braniff

Dustmen Pay Claims Talks Avert Strike in New York

Talks between New York City officials and sanitation workers averted a strike that halted 10,000 tons of refuse in the streets. Workers agreed to resume a full week of work after Governor Rockefeller promised a wage increase of about 340 dollars a year, with sanitation services to be state taken over.

New York State Mrelon Rockefeller

British clocks shift from Greenwich Mean Time to BST

Greenwich switches from GMT to British Standard Time this morning aligning with Central European Time. The change moves clocks one hour ahead, so noon GMT equals 1300 AST, as Britain adopts the new standard in Greenwich, England.

Greenwich England Teurope

Common Market seeks Britain entry and closer ties

The European Common Market Executive Commission called for renewed effort to enlarge the community and include Britain and other applicants. France and West Germany agreed on broad macroeconomic lines to pave the way for Britain’s eventual entry. Western European leaders urged Britain to make a real economic effort to join under the same conditions.

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