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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1976

Page

8

Shackleton leads British economic survey to Falklands

Lord Shackleton and a team aboard Endurance arrived at Port Stanley to study wool offshore oil and fisheries finance. The mission plans about a month on the islands and will report to Foreign Secretary Callaghan on development prospects amid Argentina's ongoing claim to sovereignty over the Malvinas.

Port Stanley Falk- Ton Islands Suntay Aap-Reuter Lord Shackleton Falkland Islands Royal Navy Endurance Government House Neville French Callaghan Armentina Enmeighbour Britain Buenos Aires

Liberal leader cites $40m bribe to MPLA to win Angola recognition

Thorpe alleged the Soviet Union paid the equivalent of 440 million dollars to a West African leader to back the MPLA in Angola. He said the bribe aimed to sway other African states and establish a Soviet permanent foothold in Africa. He did not name the recipient or country, stating the source was impeccably placed.

London AAP Soviet Union Popular Movement For the Liberation of Angola MPLA Liberal Party Thorpe Africa Angola Organisation of African Unity

Split in Chile Shocks London as Generals Demand Resignation

A British Sunday paper reports a rift in Chilean leadership after ten cen generals sent an ultimatum to junta leader Augustino Pinochet demanding his resignation and sweeping policy changes. The petition calls for radical reforms by a March deadline, criticizing the regime and Chile's overseas image.

London Chiles Cen Demeral

Ford denies U S funds aid to Angolan mercenaries

President Ford said the United States is not training foreign mercenaries for Angola but acknowledges spending about 441 million dollars to counter Soviet and Cuban influence. He cited working with other countries to let Angolans decide their fate, while reporting probes into the use of US money for such activities. Concurrently Guyana and Barbados barred Angola bound Cuban troop aircraft from refueling after a US request, and the Soviet Tass agency said MPLA forces gained control of a coastal enclave and captured over 1,000 South African service members.

Washington Ford United States Angola Moscow Aap-Reuter MPLA Dlitc Connie South Africa Tass Luanda

Tel Aviv Fire Blamed on Palestinian Guerrillas

Palestinian sources claimed a 8 Commando operation sparked a fire at Haaretz newspaper depots in Tel Aviv as Israeli authorities arrested many Palestinians after raids near Tel Aviv. WAPA reported five attacks in 24 hours across Tel Aviv terms.

Afirat Halite Tel Aviv Haaret Palestine Haarets Shopa Sed Wapa Me Deciaranen Deraeli WAPA Termel

PLO vows to down any aversment not sanctioned by group

Majid Abu Shatar, head of the PLO Information Service, says the Palestine Liberation Organisation will down any aversment not specifically sanctioned by the organisation. He claims the PLO used as a cover to carry out terrorism and that the PLO cause will not be trampled underfoot.

Beirut Reutert Palestine Liberation Organisation Ceneral Fatah Revolusiomary Comne PLO Ieformation Majid Abu Shatar Land Tax Office Sydney

Murals in Florence Church Believed to Be Michelangelo

Italian art experts say damp church basement murals likely unseen Michelangelo works, well preserved and possibly connected to the Medici circle. Officials note mural styles resemble Sistine angels and suggest a high Renaissance masterpiece, with restoration due by spring to determine authorship.

Florence Michelangelo Luciano Berti Rerence Carlo D Preghinnaventi Communit Daily Unita Michelangélo Oor Christ Sistine Chapel Vatican Michelangels

Pilgrims homeflight engine fire forces safe landing in Istanbul

An ISTANBUL DC-10 carrying forty Muslim pilgrims from Mecca landed after one engine caught fire. Only two passengers, mostly Turks, were lightly injured. The incident interrupted a crowded arrival with the craft diverted to the runway in strong winds.

Istanbul Mecca

Devalued Israeli Currency Slips in World Markets

Israel’s currency weakened sharply as the lira slips further in value amid global market jitters. Officials cited a near 2 percent fall with the shekel trading near 3.24 to the US dollar, signaling continued pressure on the national economy.

Jerusalem Israel Ramoluunedd

Heart Transplant Report From Cape Town Hospital

Sunday report from Grace Scheur Hospital in Cape Town notes a heart transplant performed with a double heart procedure. The recipient remains unnamed but is believed to be a patient in Cape Town. Details are scarce and sources indicate a prominent medical team led by Professor Christ.

Cape Towns Christmain Barnard Tive Dave Grace Scheur Hospital Caper Town

Chrysler TON DOR Government Rescue Plan Vote Report

Representatives accepted measures by a narrow vote to back a government rescue plan worth 6 million. The move follows pressure from Chrysler and British authorities amid broader talks on national economic stabilization. Authorities warned that without timely agreement the program could be halted and jobs could be at risk.

Ton Dor Siuildas Ap-Reutert Viale Weion Vesterdas Lahiir Chrysler

Spain cuts telephone links after Christmas holiday

Reuters reports Spain restored telephone service during Christmas then cut lines again due to Cribral lar issues. The communication outage affects Madrid and other regions as agencies work to resolve the problem and restore full service.

Madrid Spain

Catholic bishop rejects blasphemy charge over Danish film director

A Catholic bishop has rejected blasphemy charges against Danish director Juergen planning to make a film on Christian vices and homoerotic themes. In London, a fraud probe against John Stonehouse is revived amid Magistrate Court actions and related claims.

Copestiagen Stnday Direst Dens Juergen LON Ton Sitdas AAP Reitert John Stonehouse

Masai Attack Drives Scribes From Kenyan Lands

Masai raiders killed several people and wounded many others west of Nairobi, according to the Kenya News Agency. The attackers used spears and bows and arrows to drive out Abaluhya scribes from Masai land amid intertribal tensions reported Sunday.

Teal Naira Kenya Masai

Juggling Genes Ethical Debate Moves Closer to Reality

A two year trend shows biochemists refining gene transfer in organisms from frogs to bacteria. The shift raises questions about genetic engineering, cloning, and the balance between scientific freedom and ethical limits.

Cancor

Controversy Over Genetic Engineering Shapes Major Meetings

Debate splits scientists between noting potential benefits and stressing risks, ethics, and control. Leaders from Harvard Medical School Stanford MIT and the NIH warn about infection, cancer risks, and long term impacts on society while urging public dialogue and cautious progress.

Monterey California Harvard Medical School Massachusetts Institute of Technology Harvard Mit Jonathan Beckwith

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