Agnew affirms no withdrawal from Asia during Australia visit
Vice President Agnew declares the United States will stay in Asia and the Pacific, reiterating treaty commitments and opposing broad withdrawal or unwarranted intervention. He arrives in Canberra for a 42 hour visit, meets Prime Minister Gorton, and will receive a moon rocks gift from Colonel Stafford. Security in Canberra is tight with police in multicolored badges and protests outside the War Memorial. Five demonstrators arrested for disorderly conduct and assaulting police.
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Conrad lands near Meldardo Sound in Antarctica flight
Americas nola pilot Mex Conrad completed a 2,100 mile flight from Loren coral New Zealand to Meldardo Sound in Antarctica. Weather delayed, he landed on his third attempt at 10.27 pm AEST January 13, flying through thick cloud at about 1,000 feet.
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Agnew Says No Talks On Vietnam Pullout Or F-111 Sale
Vice President Agnew will not discuss Australian troop withdrawals from South Vietnam or Australia’s purchase of the F-111 bomber when he meets the Federal Cabinet tomorrow. He told reporters aboard the aircraft between Bali and Australia that both topics are best left to experts.
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Soviet and China resume border talks in Peking
Soviet Union and China resumed border negotiations in Peking after the return of deputy foreign minister Vasily Kuznetsov. Official spokesman Leonid Zamyatin announced the resumption, noting prior eight week lack of progress and mutual blame over the impasse.
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Whitlam Gorton clash over Papua New Guinea tour
Prime Minister Gorton and Labor Leader Whitlam again clashed over Whitlam’s 15 day Papua New Guinea tour. Whitlam demanded a public apology for himself and traveling journalists, while Gorton countered that any apology should come from Whitlam to the Australian people.
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Whitlam Gorton clash over Papua New Guinea policy sparks uproar
In a heated exchange orbits of accusation, Mr Whitlam labeled Mr Gorton arrogant, accusing him of praising violence in Tolai and Malaungan areas. Mr Gorton retorted that Whitlam had escalated hostility and warned of further political friction as cabinet weighs PNG policy amid alleged intelligence scrutiny.
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US Air Base At Ubon Attacked By terrorists
Communist terrorists attacked the Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, home to the US 8th Tactical Fighting Wing, before dawn as gunfire rang out around the base. About 4,000 Americans, mostly air force personnel, are stationed there, 250 miles northeast of Bangkok.
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Australian grant of 250000 for Biafra relief
The Australian Government will provide an immediate cash grant of 250000 for relief work in Biafra. Funds target food and medical supplies with no delay due to politics. Austerlian High Commission in Nigeria to report progress, and Red Cross plans aid discussions with the Nigerian Red Cross. World ready for a large airlift as relief efforts expand.
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Canberra School Certificate Results 1969 Listing
The Secondary Schools Board released the 1969 School Certificate results for over 3,500 candidates in Canberra and districts. Highlights show Deakin High School with 24 six-subject A level passes, Boys Grammar 29, Telapea Park 28, and several other schools ranging from the high teens to the low twenties in A level achievers.
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Faulty steel caused F-111 wing failure
A defective piece of steel led to a F-111 wing separation in Nevada last month, the U S Air Force announced. The report notes other items from page 3 and page 5, including mutiny trials and political moves in Vietnam.
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