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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1973

Page

11

Collision and fire as ships clash near Malacca Straits

World dispatch reports a Liberian vessel and a Cypriot freighter collided at the Tethern entrance to the Malacca Straits. 33 survivors were rescued from the wrecked Danish-owned freighter Super Clausen. Maritime authorities described corpses and some crew missing as rescue efforts continued amid unclear casualties and grounding rumors.

London Aap-Reuter Britain Malacca Straits Laws of Pondan Atlante Bash Wien

Hitler’s car sells at auction after long dispute

A Mercedes parade car once ordered by Hitler in 1941 and used during World War II was sold at auction following a dispute over payment and ownership. The car's journey included display at a museum in New York before the sale to a private buyer, with the buyer named as Mr Barrett.

Hitler Earl Clark Tom Barrett WWF Hilter Museum of Serene and Betsy Riuwkefeller Dentre New York Barer Piehased

Quins Reported Born in Chicago Area Hospital Mix Up

A hospital spokesman described the 26 year old woman Sirs Hacer as in excellent condition after giving birth to quints at Neath Brooks suburb. The newborns, including two boys and three girls, were reported in stable condition with medical staff monitoring them closely. James Beer, a stockbroker, and the parents faced concerns over the medical events surrounding the multiple birth.

Chao Suds Csat-Retteri Caieaga Mila Ab Shaw Ca Albousity Scabies Abe Don Aaery Neath Brooks Imal Park Sirs Hacer James Beer Dhe Chidren

Drug plot suspect denies charges in federal case

BATTIMORE MARYLAND Sunday AP reports Southerland, arrested at Andrews AFB, pleads not guilty to nine charges in federal court. Indicted for using false permits to hoard Air Force flights between Thailand and the United States. Bond set at 1 000 000 with 10 percent allowed. trial scheduled March 12.

Southerland Thailand United States Andrews Air Force Base Souutherland James Stiller

Flu Death Toll Surges Across Britain Amid Epidemic

Health officials report nearly 1 000 deaths in Britain from a winter influenza wave. Daily fatalities climbed through December with the disease hitting major areas hardest. Officials warn the outbreak will worsen as colder weather returns and waves of infection spread nationwide.

Sinehissy Heaale Sundhivy Times Bomen Weather Bureau

Larsen in Lead at Hastings Chess Tournament

Larsen holds a lead in the Hastings chess event though overnight leader Wolfgang Uhlmann trails by half a point. Uhlmann competes against Heikki Westerinen as the field unfolds in this tense Hastings round.

Teastings Paelaidt Sumlay Rayner Bei Varser Dawek Pecel Hastings Larsen Wolfgang Uhlmann East Germany Poe Ten Heikki Westen Fintland

Yeti Footprints Alleged Near Katmandu by American Explorer

An American explorer in eastern Nepal displayed plaster casts of footprints he says are from a Yeti. The casts, taken near a tent camp, measure 7.22 cm long and 12 cm wide with a rounded heel as expedition leaders described. The discovery was reported to the Nepalese Foreign Ministry.

Katmandu Katmandi Nepal Mle Neely Edward Cronin Howard Emery Jonin Dy Emery McNeely Foreign Ministry

Bombing raids in North Vietnam and Saigon area clashes

Reports say US bomber formations and fighter wings continue strikes across North Vietnam’s southern approaches while ground fighting persists in South Vietnam. Sources note potential air reconnaissance and anti aircraft activity near the Ho Chi Minh trail area and attacks near Fire Base 4 as government and Vietcong forces clash near Kontum and Phnom Penh, amid broader Allied air campaign impacts on Hanoi and port areas at Haiphong.

Satgon AAP - Reuters North Vietnam South Viere Owas Sella Vietnam Hur Southerm Panhanule Nour Nasal Whiame Ves Centat Boon Penh Rodney Fljner Peru Vietnam Hanoi Hasphone Associated Press Renartes Ptet Ste

Kissinger arrives to push Vietnam ceasefire talks in Paris

Presidential envoy Henry Kissinger lands in Paris to resume Vietnam ceasefire negotiations with war feared if talks fail. He seeks quick accord or continuation of conflict as North and South Vietnam debate terms including an international peacekeeping force and a possible national council versus administrative structure.

Paris Reuter de Henry Kissinger Vietnam Kissinger Jalas Clurrow Theo South Vietnam Associated Press Thieu Alia Hanoi

Dacca party leader criticises violence in Bangladesh

Professor Muzaffar Ahmed of the National Awami Opposition Party condemned recent political violence and urged a code of conduct for the general election campaign. He cited a fire at his party HQ by pro-Government Bangladesh Students League supporters, saying democracy is in danger.

Dacca AAP Reuter Muzaffar Ahmed National Awami Bangladesh Bangladesh Students League Ahmed Mujibur Ruhanan Awami League

Australian boycott threats amid US deliveries dispute

A group of senior Australian representatives warns of intensified harassment against United States interests and vows to disrupt shipments. Reports say several ships carrying Australian goods face delays as Australian unions retaliate against American shipping.

United State Boston Tampa Florida Associated Press International Longshiremers ILA Ela Cap Solano San Francesa Newiathen Taenmas

Sunken sub for sale in Hong Kong for about 25 million

A scrap metal dealer advertises a sunken Japanese submarine for sale in Hong Kong for about 25 million. The sub lies 24 fathoms deep in international waters and must be raised by the buyer. Ron Reardon, agent for a Hebrides-based company, says initial interest is strong but the buyer would need to finance salvage and transport. The plan includes potentially refloating for a museum or selling as scrap, with valuables like the vessel’s log and its ceremonial sword noted.

Kong Aap-Reutert Atotralain Wanda

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