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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1977

Page

10

Egyptian President Sadat and King Hussein push for Geneva talks

In a three day southern Egypt summit at Nefert, Egyptian President Sadat and King Hussein of Jordan issued a joint communique calling for immediate resumption of Geneva Middle East talks. They urged Palestinian representation as an independent party and included Jordan in future negotiations. The statement noted Israel’s reluctance to engage with the PLO but supported Palestinian representation within the Jordanian delegation.

CATRO AAP Sadat Hussein Jordan Geneva Middle East Low Amol Nsw Jordyn Israel Rabat Morocca Iain Liberation Organisation PLO Middle-East Esraeli Esen United States Peder America Mir Sadat Theu St Ferdas da Linmen Ippesical Ista Kgs Ismund Jordin

Rhodesia leader calls Geneva talks dead duck amid Carter hopes

Rhodesia Prime Minister Mr South says the Geneva conference is a dead duck and expects US President elect Carter to help reach agreement with black leaders inside Rhodesia. He claims Kissinger assured support for a plan to reach majority rule in two years, rejected at Geneva by black nationalists. South warns against Soviet-backed efforts to force a radical government. Johannesburg reports say South Africa stands ready to intervene if security is jeopardized amid deteriorating Rhodesia tensions.

York Sand Mr South Lewaers Carter New York Times Smith Dr Kissinger Kisser

Hindu Festival Saints Purify Waters At Ganges Confluence

Hundreds of naked sadhus led a dawn dip at the confluence of the Ganges Jamuna and Saraswati as the Kumbh Mela festival draws devotees from across India. The double river convergence this year is seen as especially significant and a sign of absolution of sins. Separately talks between Bangladesh and India on Ganges water sharing were adjourned for consultations with hope of agreement, while India defends upstream water plans and the Farakka Barrage canal project.

New Delhi India Ganges Dacca

South Africa rule training called for by US envoy

U S ambassador designate to the United Nations Andrew Young urged training black South Africans to run the country once majority rule arrives. He proposed merit-based leadership development funded by the United States and noted support for a black independent press in South Africa. The report also covers arms industry investments and labor unrest linked to apartheid policies, with regional tensions flaring across Johannesburg and Swaziland refugees.

Washington Suns AAP Reuters Andrew Young United Nations South Africa Mrr Young Mr Young Famsell Black Hing Im South Aftice Yount Fail Te

Utah Execution Set for Today in Salt Lake City

Public protests against the execution of convicted murderer Gary Gilmore are expected as journalists and photographers converge on Salt Lake City to cover his impending execution at sunrise tomorrow for the July murder of a motel night clerk. This will be Utahs first execution in a decade.

Salt Lake City Aap-Reuter Gary Gilmore Gilmore

Civic Permanent Certificates of Deposit Offer Details

The notice advertises True Permanent and Civic Permanent certificates with 11 percent annual yield on deposits, a minimum 85 000 requirement, and a one month withdrawal notice after six months. It promises transfers from other savings sources and outlines rate options of 9, 10, or 11 percent, plus a passbook account at 9 percent. Call 496699 for details.

Civic Permanent

Wreaths Removed From Tiananmen Square After Anniversary

Belgrade reports that all wreaths placards and wall posters from a 10 day observance of the first anniversary of Chou Enlai's death were removed from Tiananmen Square last night. The Yugoslav agency Tanjug noted no identification of removers and that Hua Kuo feng leadership has not yet commented on the 1 day celebration advocating Teng Hsiao ping rehabilitation.

Belgrade Mr Chou Pekings Tren An Men Squire Tanjug Hua Kue-leng Teng Hswo-ping Chou Radical Gang of Four

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