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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 01, 1973

Page

12

97 Feared Dead In Miami Air Crash

A Lockheed 1011 jetbound for Miami from New York crashed near the Florida Everglades Friday night. Eastern Airlines says 97 aboard are missing or presumed dead, with earlier Coast Guard counts at 93 survivors. Investigators will take weeks to determine if human error or mechanical failure caused the plunge despite many passengers surviving the fall.

Miami Florida Eastern Airlines Florida Everglades Coast Guard New York New York Times Cam P

Food relief chaos sparks political clash in Managua

Protests erupt over disorganised aid to over 200,000 quake survivors as opposition leader Fernando Aguero Rocha and Conservative Party denounce Somoza control. Guardsman bias toward relief efforts cited. civil sector urged to lead distribution while a missing Melbourne-born engineer Professor Peter Ash Harley remains unlocated in Managua.

Managua Ae Eee Somoza Hangara Las Mercedes Francisco Rodriguez Somoza National Emergency Committee Rodriguez Somoza National Guard Aguero Rocha A. Somoza

Japan PM Tanaka hints at 1973 world role trips

Prime Minister Tanaka outlined potential trips to the European Community and Southeast Asia in 1973 to bolster world peace and aid. He noted no U.S. visit, cited improving US Japan economic ties, and announced plans to raise unofficial aid to developing countries to 2 percent of GNP by March and governmental aid to 0.7 percent by 1980. He also said Japan would appoint its first ambassador to Beijing in March.

Tokyo Tanaka Japan United States South- East Asia South-East Asia China Peking Britain France England Douglas Jerrold Ciencral de Gaulle Charlesmagne

Prisoners reject offer in Greek retrial appeal

Fifty five political prisoners jailed for subversion reject the press sweep to appeal retrial demanding immediate freedom. Prime Minister Papadopoulos earlier announced a reform allowing 250 imprisoned on trial to appeal for retrials by a visionary court martial.

Athens Aap-Reuter Papadopoulos

Crackdown on IRA Ties Grows in Ireland News

In Dublin police charged Sinn Fein president Rory O Bradi with IRA membership amid a government push to use new powers. Belfast violence rose as a Roman Catholic baker was killed, while Protestant gunmen and arms dumps sparked fears of a broader bombing campaign.

Dublin Reuter Sinn Fein Rory O'Brady Irish Republican Army The IRA Irish Republic O'Brady Republic Lynch Brliament Northern Ireland Belfast Hugh Martin Martin

Clashes report across northern and southern Philippines

In Luzon northern Cagayan Valley clashes between army units and the New People’s Army have left 24 rebels dead with 10 soldiers killed and 14 wounded. In the southern Sulu area a large operation raided two rebel training camps, with 40 rebels reportedly killed at the first camp and heavy casualties at the second.

Manila New York Times News Service Cagayan Valley Luzon New People's Army Sulu Armed Forces Romeo Espino United Press International Jalo Island Jalo

Common Market and Britain's European Shift

Britain moves toward joining the nine nation European Community signaling a major shift from its historic maritime stance. The decision, long debated, prompts letters criticizing potential loss of sovereignty and even concerns over milk production as public opinion divides along party lines.

Douganson

Britain warned to clean up language on Common Market entry

A Daily Mail editorial cautions Britons to curb linguistic slips from Monday as Britain moves toward the Common Market. It jokes about avoiding terms like Double Dutch and Danish blue while noting sensitivities abroad to references about Hamburgers, Martin Bormann, and certain phrases.

London Daily Mail Britain Hamburg Martin Bormann Calas Zagreb

Protesters Rally For Britain In Final anti Market Demonstration

In London a torchlit march past Parliament drew about 500 protesters the night before Britain joins Europe. Labour figures Jay and Shore urged Parliament to reconsider the entry act while warning legal risks, amid tense rhetoric about Britain's future with Europe.

London Houses of Parliament Donnement Rlas Jay Britain Europe

Cyprus President Makarios to seek re election

Nicosia reports Archbishop Makarios announced on Friday his plan to stand again in the upcoming election in February. In other briefs a range of space, crime, and cultural items are noted with no single dominant event.

Nicosia AAP Reuter Cyprus Makarios

Night raid on Syria and Israeli air strikes raise tensions

Syria shelled Israeli positions in occupied territory and Israel launched its second air attack inside Syria in three days. Damascus Radio claimed an Israeli aircraft was damaged while Israel said all planes returned safely. The night raid followed earlier border fighting and a spike in regional tension after the seizure of the Israeli Embassy in Thailand. At Cairo University, 40 to 574 students protested the arrest of colleagues and called for continued discussions, as President Sadat urged calm and warned against trouble.

Tel Aviv Syria Israel Associated Press Damascus Golan Heights Nebir Thailand AAP - Rower CATRO Iaap Reuters Cairo Aid Sadal Sudents

Admiral Berisso Murdered by Argentine Guerillas

Rear Admiral Emilio Berisso of the Argentine Navy was assassinated outside a Temperley supermarket. The Revolutionary Armed Forces claimed responsibility in a Cronica communique, calling his death an execution and promising further reprisals tied to the Trelew naval base incident. Berisso, 49, married with six children, had retired two weeks earlier from the Navy High Command.

Buenos Aires Emilio Berisso Admiral Berisso Temperley Navy High Command Antiguerilla Cronica Revolutionary Armed Forces FAR

Kidnappers Free Businessman in Buenos Aires Drama

Vicenze Russo, 42, Italian production manager at LS Standard Electric, has been freed after three days in the hands of presumed urban guerrillas at a northern suburb plant. He is being questioned by police and may hold a press conference. His wife and two children remain in the country.

Buenos Aires Vicenze Russo LS Standard Electric Company Russo Mr Russo

Indonesian minister hints at normalizing ties with China

Jakarta reports that Indonesian Foreign Minister Malik indicated dialogue with China could normalize next year. He said relations between the two nations may return to normal, signaling a potential easing of tensions and renewed cooperation efforts between Indonesia and Beijing.

Jakarta Malik Eee Indoccea China

Unclear fragment reports medals and massacre reference

Fragmentary text mentions Tei Aviv and Sumas, medal awards, and names Asteri and Weis. It also references a Minch massacre and family connections, but the exact event, dates, and participants are unreadable. Further readable clues remain insufficient for a firm item.

TEI Aviv Sumas Carp Rayer Weis Asteri Minch

Death on Deception Island Kills Calypso Crew Mate

The first mate of Jacques Cousteau's ship Calypso was killed on Deception Island Antarctica. Michael Laval aged 4 allegedly slipped on ice and fell into a rotating helicopter tail propeller during an exploration tour as Cos teau's marine life specials were being filmed.

Los Angeles AAI Jacques Cousteau Deception Island Antarctica United International Michael Laval Metromedia Producers Corporation Costeau Towel Wee

Hastings Chess Lead Shared By Hartston Radulov Westerinen

In the Hastings fourth round Britain’s Hartston Bulgaria’s Radulov and Finland's Westerinen led with 24 points each after draws and adjournments. Smyslov, Browne, and other top players posted strong games as several matches ended in adjournments.

Hastings England Britain William Hartston Bulgaria Igor Radulov Finland Heikki Westerinen Wassily Smyslov Soviet Union Wassily Smyntov Ussr Brian Eley Yari] Hort Czechostovakis William Harrann Vladimir Tukmakov

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