Agnew pledges US to stay active in Pacific region
Vice President Spiro Agnew, arriving in Taipei, said the United States will remain an active and concerned member of the Pacific community while urging Asian nations to work together toward common goals. He assured Nationalist China of US treaty commitments and noted trade moves with Communist China aimed at easing regional tensions and reducing military spending.
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Agnew
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Asia
Associated Press
China
Nixon
United States
Australian Defence Probes Wing Box Parts in F 111 Dispute
Australia reviews whether defective F 111 wing box components were used in the local variant amid a $3 million US lawsuit. Defence says a careful check is underway while Fraser and other officials are kept informed. General Dynamics alleges contractor fraud affecting two inspectors.
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Defence
Fraser
Australia
General Dynamics
Washington Post
Navy patrol boat to be based in Townsville
The Minister for the Navy Mr Lees said a Royal Australian Navy patrol boat will be permanently based at Townsville in the near future. The vessel will conduct general coast watching and patrol duties off the north Queensland coast and work with customs to combat illegal aidings and importations.
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Townsville
Lees
Carensland
Customa
Poseidon Stock Moves on London Trading Amid Quiet Afternoon
In London trading, Poseidon stock rose to around 110 pounds 10 shillings, about 256 dollars and seven cents, amid mid afternoon activity. Corba Bank shares also showed movement on the session.
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Londn
London
Erin
Poseidon
Bachahina Corb
Victoria Braces for New Year Clean-Up Storm Blues
Victoria endured heavy rain and high winds as campers left beach resorts and forests faced torn tents and downed trees. Widespread damage included 18 damaged Melbourne telephone cables, road washouts from Erica to Valhalla, and power-line outages at Bealiba. Falls Creek saw 2 to 3 inches of snow, while Launceston’s wood chopping championships were halted by rain. In New South Wales, dust storms gave way to rain across central western areas, with Kempsey recording 315 points and Dubbo up to 40 points as dust cleared.
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Victorian Farmers Union
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Rosebud
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Mornington
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Mt Hotham
Bealiba
Launceston
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Riverina
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Blue Mountains
Griffith
Canberra Records January Heat Low in History
Canberra broke its January high as the maximum reached 54 degrees, the coldest on record since 1948 when 59 was set. The minimum was 46, and 42 on the grass. Snow fell in the Snowy Mountains with Thredbo reporting a quarter inch. Rain totals topped half an inch by 9am and 15 points by 5pm. South Coast stayed warmer with Batemans Bay cool and dry and Bega hitting 65 degrees.
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Thredbo
South Coast
Batemans Bay
Bega
Laos Prime Minister warns 1970 crucial year in war
Prime Minister Prince Souvanna Phouma says Laos faces a massive build up of Communist troops and predicts 1970 will be a crucial year. Despite gains in 1969 including the Plain of Jars campaign, North Vietnamese and Pathet Lao forces are increasing activity and war effort.
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Vientiane
Souvanna Phouma
United Press International
Mies
Agnew Visits Vietnam Warfront and Taiwan Stop
Vice President Spiro Agnew moved through a cheering crowd in Taipei after flying from Bien Hoa. He met President Thieu and other leaders, urged negotiated settlement and continued aid to South Vietnam, and praised American troops after visiting a Long Binh military hospital.
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Hon
Bomb seized in Canberra. two men charged
A home made bomb was seized by Canberra detectives after it was found in a car in Hackett. The device contained nearly 3lb of dynamite wired to a pocket watch via a torch battery. Two men were charged with possession of explosives with intent to cause malicious damage and appeared in Canberra Petty Sessions.
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Hackett
London to Sydney air race hit by bad weather delays
Organisers said Griffith weather would delay takeoff until tomorrow at 10 30 am weather permitting. Only two aircraft completed the Adelaide to Sydney leg as others grounded. A Whyalla Bonanza crash landed near Griffith. crew uninjured. Search for missing Australian Commander $008 aircraft to continue at least 14 more days amid Alpine snow.
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North Vietnam vows to fight on in South Vietnam
North Vietnamese leaders in New Year statements and Tass interviews vows to continue the war until all American forces leave. They accuse Nixon of plans to prolong Vietnam, insist US neo-colonial aims fail, and call for continued resistance in the South with the puppet Saigon regime. A Vietcong communique from headquarters in Hong Kong also urges troops to kill as many Americans and Saigon soldiers as possible.
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Suth Vietnam
United Press International
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Dong
Tass
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Vietnam
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Police seek detectives for 12 months in Vietnam
Six experienced detectives from each Australian state are sought by the army for twelve months' service in Vietnam. The memorandum circulated by the Sydney CIA calls for detectives above the rank of detective-senior constable. Volunteers would receive acting-captain rank and pay and must have experience with currency and pilfering offences and assaults. The army aims to address attacks on officers at Vietnam bases.
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Army
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CIA
Doctors to Stay at Long Xuyen Hospital in Vietnam
The Department of External Affairs plans to maintain medical assistance at Long Xuyen Hospital. Australia had reviewed its air medical program to Vietnam in April 1969 and initially decided the six man team there would not be replaced. The spokesman said a surgeon and a paediatrician from the Hien Hoa team would instead be stationed at Long Xuyen.
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Long Xuyen
South Vietnam
Australia
Republic of Vietnam
External Affairs Department
Hien Hoa
Officer resigns after Melbourne Evans collision
Captain J. P. Stevenson, former commanding officer of HMAS Melbourne at the time of the Bagship collision with the US destroyer Frank E. Evans on June 3 last year, has submitted his resignation from the navy. RAN sources in Canberra could not confirm the report. Stevenson, who was acquitted by a RAN court martial of negligence, was later transferred from command and became chief staff officer to the flag officer, east Australian area.
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HMAS
Melbourne
Frank E. Evans
Navy
RAN
Canberra
Captin Stevenson
East Australian
Ownership in PNG worries Whitlam
The Opposition Leader Mir Whitlam voices concern over the lack of independent ownership in Papua New Guinea businesses. The report highlights limited access to capital and restrictive permits in major Tapia New Guinea centres. News notes optimistic NSW growth prospects and other page items.
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Tapia - New Guinea
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