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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1972

Page

10

World News Three Survive Jungle Ordeal

Three men tell of a perilous trek through the Amazon after a helicopter crash near the Brazilian border. Captain Fdy Marin, co-pilot Ramon Pacencia, and engineer Mir Edu are Jaomes Fuentes arrived at Caracas after a fuel exhaustion voyage from Avaregua to a jungle mining camp. They endured swimming, walking, and harsh terrain to reach a river camp flagged by a red air traffic light.

Caracas Amazon Jungle Waggenne San Juan de Manapieres Fddy Marin Ramon Pacencia Mir Eduare Jaomes Fuentes Avaregua la Centelia Ciudad Bolivar

Violence in Belfast as IRA targets rise in week

Reports from Belfast describe a British soldier wounded by a Republican sniper amid a wave of attacks on troops. Gunfire also hit Army patrols in Falls Road and Ardoyne. IRA claimed responsibility for a tavern arson in which staff and patrons were held at gunpoint. Police say the incident followed by British troops. Security forces report mass arrests across six counties as the government expands the Lister Defence Regiment with a new battalion to boost local protection. Death toll in Ulster violence reaches seventeen since 1969.

Belfast Falls Road Ardoyne AL Mewry Insh Republic Securty Irish Republican Army Bane IRA Northern Ireland Ian Paisley Republic Corragarry Paisley Irish Republic United Press International Guomen Plice TRA Thomas McMannus Cranavan County Armagh Pil Beale Lister Defence Regiment Uni Secund Iment London Associated Press Scotland Ward Ocevative Home of Commons

Italy PM resigns to end Centre-Left coalition

Rome reports the resignation of Prime Minister Colombo Mi Columba ending the Centre-Left alliance after a row among four coalition partners Falcom party withdrawal shifts the balance. He will stay as caretaker leader as talks begin to form a new government with President Jeune meeting party leaders.

Rome AAP Italy Colombo Mi Columba Bescame Agust Jeune Coalsion Partes Falec Dievorce Christian Democrats Social Democrats Republicam Party Cone Willegin

Jail riot at Charles Three jail in Nancy quelled after seven hours

Police stopped a jail riot at Charles Three in Nancy yesterday after inmates seized multiple buildings for nearly seven hours. Rioters complained of food shortages inadequate heating and mistreatment.

Nancy France Suny Day AAP Charles Three Aap-Ap

Dayan signals possible compromise on Suez exit in peace bid

Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Dayan voiced cautious optimism for a negotiated Middle East peace, saying Israel may withdraw from Suez Canal territory if talks avert renewed war. He asserted Israel should be ready to compromise and not treat the canal as a frontier. In Lebanon, Israeli commandos and attacks drew casualties as trains and villages endured damage. Cairo sources said Sadat planned a Cabinet reshuffle with Dr. Arge Siciky slated as prime minister and shifts in Foreign Ministry.

Tel Aviv Moshe Dayan Jdrawal Suez Canal Middle East United Press International Dayan Fevotian Sadat Irael Wf Israel Cairo Aapretter Arge Siciky Comsultaliene Confiantalicen Tonmorrr Sed Wall Mahmoud Fawzy Sasser Squires Whey Sand Theo Emphias Mir Shibaroud Riad Sfuradtaholeh Ahe

Minis lead to cancer in Britain says journal

London reports that sunbathing, nylon stockings, and fashion trends may raise melanoma risk. The British Medical Journal article argues malignant melanoma deserves prominent cancer research focus, with strong evidence linking sunlight exposure to the disease.

London

Melanoma Drug Found by Duke University Doctors

Duke University doctors report that a tuberculosis vaccine (BCG) stimulated the immune system in melanoma patients, producing regression in 18 percent and stabilizing disease in eight of 22 terminal-stage cases. Half of the patients retained an intact immune system, with 10 deaths and four showing complete tumor regression.

Curhas North Carolina Duke Hiversity Associated Press Ly Hillard Seigler Mirgery Ait Immunology William Shingleton Seigler

Common Market talks near for four nations entry

Frantic efforts in Brussels aim to finish the historic treaty of accession to the Common Market for Britain Ireland Denmark and Norway. Officials expect signing within a week as key concessions and fisheries terms are debated amid months of bargaining and last minute legal drafting.

AAP - Reuter Brussels Britain Ireland Denmark Norway Arusweia Megonatoes Laweseere Hull Wskune Densmark Drerrmipk Serwg Talhe

Bitter UK Parliament debate over Common Market entry fears

Report of tense parliament session as Labour MPs condemn government moves toward full European Union membership. Critics accuse ministers of sacrificing Rhodesia policy and domestic interests to please Brussels. Debate highlights opposition criticisms of pace and strategy.

London Reuters Bomin House of Om Labour Peaty of Brussels

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