First F-111 grounding as crash probe deepens
The United States Air Force banned all F-111 flights after the Mellis Nevada crash on December 22 that killed two airmen. It followed a series of temporary suspensions, with 16 crashes and 13 pilot deaths since 1965. The wing failure at Nellis and the aircraft’s costly history prompt calls for a full congressional investigation.
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F-111 report awaited delays in RAAF delivery rise
The RAAF awaits a full report on the December F-111 crash near Nellis Air Base. Grounding all F-111s and possible multi week delays threaten the delivery of 24 aircraft to Australia. Costs, carry-through box faults, and a 1972 modified box are cited as key issues in the investigation and procurement timeline.
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Army suspends staffers over censoring AFVN broadcast
Surly officials relieved of duties as U S authorities investigate alleged censorship of AFVN broadcasts in Saigon. Associated Press reports the live telecast was censored, prompting a formal inquiry by United States investigators. Page 6 story notes ongoing probe and broader background.
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Troops Get Beer After Repair Ship Docked
In Vu Ng Tai, South Vietnam, Australian troops welcomed relief as the supply ship repaired docked with 1,632,000 cans of beer. Earlier soldiers drank weaker American beer while Sydney dock workers protested war cargo. The government redirected the merchant ship into naval service to solve the disruption.
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British team wins air race across England to Australia
Captain W J Bright of Ascot England provisional winner as 49 aircraft cross Bankstown Airport in 42 minutes in the England Australia air race. First four provisional placers named in London. Bright won Prime Minister's Trophy and BP Australia prize of 125 000 dollars. Masling and Williams led finish time 70 minutes for 400 miles. Prizes totaling over 100 000 presented tomorrow night at Sydney Town Hall.
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Israelis Capture Soviet Radar Post in Sinai Raid
Reports say seven ton $892,860 P-12 radar station was seized by Israeli commandos during a Ras Gharib raid on the Gulf of Suez last week. A senior SAC officer in Omaha notes its low altitude targeting use could aid U S long range bomber tactics. Egyptian guards surrendered. two killed, a lieutenant fled. Daily Express cites Israel’s secret service finding Russians supplied the radar system now being studied near Tel Aviv.
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Bennetts Appointed Political Correspondent for The Canberra Times
Political correspondent Mr John Bennetts has been appointed Political Correspondent of The Canberra Times and will assume duties later this month. Until December he served as a senior lecturer in political science at the Australian National University and has been The Canberra Times and Age correspondent in South-east Asia and the Age political correspondent in Canberra.
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Cold spell drags to new record lows in January
The Bureau of Meteorology reports January maximums tumbled to 54 degrees on Friday and 57 on Saturday, the second lowest on record. A 65 degree day still 17 below average, with rainfall totals rising to 24 points by Saturday and 19 more by last night. Canberra planned cool cloudy weather with a 69 degree high, while the South Coast avoided much of the chill with Bateman's Bay mostly sunny, a few late showers, and a mild forecast for the coast in the low 70s.
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Heath urges Asian defence and five power force
British Opposition Leader Heath warned at Kingsford Smith Airport that stronger Commonwealth forces are needed in Asia, especially to keep a British presence in the Persian Gulf. He linked this to Australia and New Zealand committing troops after 1971 and proposed a five power force including Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Singapore. He argued the aim is a shared contribution, not a dominated British role.
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Heath Says Britain Gains From Malaysia Singapore
Mr Heath argues Britain's economic benefit of about 300 million pounds in the balance of payments from Malaysia and Singapore supports keeping troops. He remains confident of victory in the upcoming elections and met the Prime Minister in Canberra for an informal lunch before a week of defense talks in Southeast Asia. In Bangkok, Vice President Agnew described US limits on combat roles in Asia, stressing naval and air actions unless an extreme provocation occurs.
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Aborigines seek control of reserves
A group of Aboriginal civil rights supporters demanded that Palm Island and other reserves be turned over to the natives for self management. The report notes ongoing debates about Indigenous self governance and land rights, reflecting tensions on reserves and broader colonial legacies.
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Canberra Times to publish Higher School Certificate results
The Canberra Times announces publication dates for exam results including Higher School Certificate on January 7 and School Certificate on January 14. University and secondary scholarship winners will be announced between January 5 and January 9, with senior secondary bursary awards set for January 19. Technical college results appear on page 14.
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Policy outlines in Taipei and Agnew on Formosa ties
In Taipei Agnew affirmed US treaty obligations to the Formosa Government while outlining a policy to avoid armed standoff and reduce military spending. He warned China cannot be ignored and supported limited dialogue and trade with Communist China as a cautious step.
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