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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1973

Page

10

War speech a probable Libya topic during Kadafy visit

Tripoli reports that Egypt’s Sadat plans a major talking point during his visit to Colonel Muammar Kadafy. He will outline a preplanned action to aid allies in the Federation of Arab Republics Libya and Syria amid a long-drawn conflict with Israel.

Tripoli Libya Egypt Sadat Israel Muammar Kadafy Cairo Yesey Federation of Arab Republics Syria Spee

Washington man found guilty of double murder rape

John Milton Ausby, 22, a Washington Negro nicknamed Goliath, was found guilty of the second-degree murders of Miss Sheral Frahm, 24, and Miss Sharon Tapp, 22, in their apartment on October 29, 1971. He was charged with first-degree murder but the seven-hour jury verdict returned a lesser degree.

Washington John Milton Ausby Goliath Ausby Sheral Frahm Sharon Tapp Miss Frahm

Australian killings convict faces new murder charges

Ausby, already serving 20 years for a premeditated murder, faces two counts of murder with possible life terms. He may receive up to 15 years to life on each count, with sentencing set for January 15. Prosecution says the two Australian girls befriended him before he killed them. witnesses note his boastful remarks and distinctive dress. The judge has options for concurrent or extended terms, while relatives in Dubbo and Queensland note the victims.

Ausby Washington Mr Ausby

New European Commission lays out posts in enlarged Common Market

The 13 member Executive Commission of the enlarged Common Market divided tasks among newcomers Britain Ireland Denmark and others. Key posts go to Sir Christopher Soames external affairs Wilhelm Hafikamp finance Pierre Lardinois agriculture with Ireland's Patrick Hillery handling social affairs and environment duties assigned to Carlo Scarascia-Magnazzo and Ralph Dahrendorf education and pure research.

Brussels Common Market Britain Ireland Den Christopher Soames Wilhelm Hafikamp West Germany Pierre Lardinois Holland Carlo Scarascia- Magnozza Italy Ralf Dahrendorf

Belfast IRA protest march planned amid McKee case flare

Women supporters of the outlawed IRA planned a march through Belfast Catholic areas to demand the release of Elizabeth McKee after a British Army raid. Maria Drumm was poised to appear as acting Sinn Fein president in Dublin with O Brady detained. Clashes and sectarian killings fueled tensions as a British soldier was wounded in Belfast and a protestant youth was killed in a separate shooting.

Belfast Irish Republican Army Maria Drumm Dublin IRA Provisional Sinn Fein Rory O'Brady Sinn Fein Northern Ireland Irish Republic O'Brady Elizabeth McKee Miss McKee Ulster Ulster Defence Association UDA

Thalidomide Crisis Spurs Nader Boycott Plans

Aides of consumer advocate Ralph Nader pressed over the weekend for a nationwide boycott of Distillers Company liquor while awaiting word from London on a possible settlement with thalidomide parents. The Distillers offer, around 20 million pounds, aims to compensate victims but faces debate over means testing and eligibility. London reports cite cautious optimism as shareholders seek financial scrutiny of the proposal.

Washington Aap-Reuter Ralph Nader London Anp-Reuter Britain Labour Jack Ashley Pew Imace Arene

South Africa growth rates show gaps by race

Provisional figures from Pretoria indicate five year growth in black population at 12 percent and white population at 10 percent. Increases translate to 1,740,000 more blacks and 313,000 more whites.

Pretoria AAP South Africa Agence France Presse Palermo Sicily

Birth certificate error causes domestic crisis

A Darwen woman stormed out after her husband, Peter Connor, 43, received a birth certificate for a child he did not father. The British Ombudsman said Connor applied in June 1971 for sickness benefit and was sent a form to claim for an extra child along with the birth certificate. The couple confronted a long period of distress before Mrs Connor learned the truth. No compensation was deemed due. explanations were provided within 24 hours.

London The Press Association Peter Connor Alan Marre Connor Darwen Lancashire Department of Health and Social Service Alan Sir Alan

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