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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1968
Page
11
A Beatles press spokesman denies a group rift between Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney over plans for a Maharisii tahead You's Indian School mediation. He confirms no date fixed and notes a desire for publicity.
Prominent Soviet writers scientists and artists urged public disclosure of charges against a young Russian writer on anti-Soviet activity. The letter to the court and copies to Brezhnev Kosygin and Podgorny called for transparency, noting pretrial detention length and lack of press access. Signatories included Vasily Axyonov Bella Akhmadullin Vinny Weissberg and Foor Shaferevicn.
A collective pastoral letter from bishops denounces destructive attitudes in the American Catholic Church. They urge constructive criticism, warn against scorn of reform, and support lay involvement while defending celibacy as reaffirmed by the Pope.
A 21 year old Australian Nazi Party member, Eric Wenberg, was deported to the United States after arriving from Buffalo and failing to gain entry to Canada. Wenberg, tied to alleged threats against a US killer, had been slated to speak in Toronto with Job Beattie, leader of the Canadian National Socialist party.
Dr Theophiloe Donges, famed economist and former South Africa finance minister, died at Groote Schuur Hospital aged 69 after a stroke earlier this year. He served as president during a pivotal economic era and was involved in apartheid-era legislations. succession plans centered on Simon Fouche, the 69 year old minister.
London report says veteran actor Red Bydony died yesterday at Crystal Palace aged 73 after a fall and ensuing complications. The obituary notes his long career as a star in Inspector Maigret adaptations and his ties to Louis, Missouri.
Melbourne report says a slaughter mum who left work early due to a painful provoked condition met her boss at the races and was sacked the same day. The Arbitration Commission was told today.
The Minister for the Inn pellor announced the award of old Secondary bursaries to three Canberra pupils. The awards go to Trevor Chatlea Kingsbury Graham David Barry and Yo Sun Peter Wu from a special NSW school commission examination. Winners will receive bursaries ranging from 42 to 146 form four, tied to endowment trusts. The article notes related local council matters and a medical concern linked to Walsh.
John Raymond Marks 24 of Manara Street Queanbeyan was committed to the ACT Supreme Court for sentence on a charge of setting fire to a motor vehicle in his possession with intent to defraud. He pleaded prior to hearings as details emerged around the December incident. The court granted 2000 bail with one surety as proceedings continue in Canberra.
A Manila analysis cites tariff boosts and import incentives as drums to spur Philippine growth and cut unemployment within three years. Former minister Salvador Aran urged Canberra listeners that such policy could lift prosperity and support local industries through foreign investment.
An Australian Vietnam veteran and British Empire Medal holder, Chevalley, 53, was reduced in rank and sentenced to 10 years detention on currency charges. He will serve at Holsworthy Army Establishment in Sydney. The case centers on alleged illegal guard trading in South Vietnam and related offences.
A council meeting reviewed housing approvals showing ten new dwellings on Cain Street and surrounding areas. The tally indicated 1944.371 in value for the approved homes, with the council noting progress from the previous year.
NSW Government day sees Councillor John Hatton, 38, an agriculturalist, push for regional improvement. He advocates government action to aid the unemployed, noting South Coast growth and calls for investment and reform while criticizing current reserves and industry support.
A Qantas Boeing 707 bound for Australia faced a weather delay over Brisbane. The pilot diverted to Fiji for safety and plans to complete the journey to Sydney tomorrow morning on the second leg.
A chaotic report describes Mr Whitfield and others linked to Eskimo villages and Marconi coins language disputes in Ottawa. The text mentions a court case, alleged violations of law, and tensions with the Canadian government over Arctic relations, payments, and indigenous policies. Strong entities include Mr Whitfield, Ottawa, and Eskimo villages within a wider dispute context.
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