Nigeria claims fall of Biafran capital Owerri ends war
Lagos report says Federal Government captured Owerri, signaling end of 30 month civil war after Biafran secession. Ojukwu reportedly left Biafra for Libreville while Britain and the United States pledged rapid relief aid as talks continue.
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Owerri
Biafra
Paris
Nigeria
France
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Ojukwu
Libreville
Gabon
Gowon appeals for noninterference amid Biafra crisis
Nigerian leader General Gowon urged foreign governments and groups to stop meddling in Nigeria as famine and displacement worsen. He urged Biafrans to renounce secession while pledging protection for displaced persons. International relief, observer talks, and Red Cross aid continued amid mounting concern.
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Nigeria
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Akpan
Gabon
Ivory Coast
Zambia
Tanzania
Church Aid
Associated Press
Four West German spies swapped for East German agents near Eisenach
The Bild Am Sonntag reports four alleged West German spies including a woman and her baby were exchanged for four East German agents at the East West German border near Eisenach. The event underscores Cold War exchanges reported by a Sunday edition.
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Bild ‘Am Sonntag
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Taxi driver robbed and car stolen in Canberra suburb
A Garran taxi driver was assaulted and robbed of 15 dollars after picking up two passengers in Civic shortly after 11 pm they requested Gunghali on the Barton Highway. The attackers drove off in the tax i but police recovered the vehicle in Watson. The driver’s name was not released and he was not seriously injured.
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Gunghali
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Watson
Firearms seized in North Shore raids
Five men were charged after raids by Special Branch detectives under Inspector F Longbottom across Frenchs Forest Turramurra Killara and St Ives. Officers found a large stock of firearms and ammo plus Nazi uniforms and literature. Weapons ranged from aircraft machine guns to Armalite rifles and revolvers. Three men were charged earlier. two more held for questioning and later charged. They will appear in North Sydney Court tomorrow morning.
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North Shore
F. Longbottom
Frenchs Forest
Turramurra
Killara
St Tyes
North Sydney Court
Whitlam told to pack up and go home in Port Moresby
In Port Moresby at Hanuabada village Mr Whitlam faced clashes with Papua New Guinea officials led by Oala Oala-Rarua and Tona Kapena as he urged immediate home rule and eventual independence for the Territory. Gorton criticized Whitlam over Gazelle Peninsula remarks and Mataungan Association support, amid telegrams from planters groups and local councils.
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Oala-Rarua
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Tona Kapena
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Rabaul
New Guinea
Whitlam accuses Gorton of stoking New Guinea tensions
In a forceful address, Whitlam denounces Gorton and expatriate critics for fostering disruptive colonialism in New Guinea. He cites tear gas and batons in Bougainville, warns against silencing truth, laments administration ambiguities, and defends peaceful, lawful protest by Mataungan supporters in Gazelle Peninsula.
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Australia
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Bougainville
Hite
Agnew hints at US aid on defence in Asia
Vice President Spiro Agnew suggested the United States could aid Singapore Malaysia Australia and New Zealand amid Britain's 1971 military pullout. He ruled out US ground troops and discussed possible repairs contracts at bases. An adviser said US ships and planes might be serviced at vacated bases, while a regional defence deal and a Canberra visit were planned.
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Biafra
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United States
Malaysia
Australia
New Zealand
New York Times
Agnew
Lee Kuan Yew
Canberra
Lee
Vietnam
South-east Asia
Drug capsule found hidden in cigarette in Melbourne
Police at the city watchhouse seized a drug capsule concealed in a cigarette sent to a prisoner, along with another packet and three chocolate bars from the same shipment. Detectives questioned a 24 year old man and noted a spate of chemist break ins as 13 matchboxes of marihuana were seized. A 2 year old singer was charged with breaking and stealing and other counts. Sydney drug squad to interview the man.
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Melbourne
City Watchhouse
Ater
Sydney
Severe storm damage on North Shore
A violent storm ripped through Sydney's northern suburbs yesterday causing widespread damage and costly repairs. A shire council chairman admits a civilian fired shots above Aborigines in Cunnamulla on New Year's Eve. An American conservationist expresses dismay at Australia's broad consensus for higher population.
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Sydney
Cunnamulla
Australia
Canberra Technical College exam results announced
The Canberra Times reports the results of Canberra Technical College examinations have been announced and that the paper will publish the School Certificate results on Wednesday.
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Canbera Technical College
The
Canberra Times
France Libya arms sale aims to boost influence in Middle East
A report notes sales of French art to Libya to help reestablish French influence in the Middle East. The move is expected to draw attention in Washington and faces potential concern among U S policymakers. The article appears across page 5 with related features on weddings a law list and classifieds.
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Libya
Middle East
Washington
Couple's wallet saved after near honeymoon mishap
A Sydney couple Mr and Mrs R J Strathdee nearly had their honeymoon plans dashed when a wallet containing 210 dollars fell from their car near Bega. It was found by two Bega men Mr R Harris and Mr J McCabe and returned to the Began Police who restored it to the Strathdees.
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R. J. Strathdee
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Wolumisi
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