Soyuz-4 lands after space feat in orbit link up
Tass reports Soyuz-4 landed smoothly in the Kazakh steppes near Karaganda after a manual descent by Commander Lt Col Shatalov. The three cosmonauts Vledimir Shatalov Yevny Khunov and Alexei Eliseyev conducted experiments and filmed during the mission while Soyuz-5's landing remained unconfirmed. Western observers offered cautious praise noting no major scientific breakthroughs yet praising the orbital docking as a milestone.
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Moscow
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Space Race Update Highlights US Lead in Explorer Missions
President Johnson told Congress that Kinian launch rates now exceed those of the United States and could face a future where the Kinian program dominates space exploration. He credited the US with a lead in missile and space exploration and stressed continued American capabilities.
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Johnson
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Johan
Russa
Eban rejects Soviet plan to dismantle Israel in stages
Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban dismissed Soviet Middle East settlement proposals as a plan to dismantle Israel in three or four stages. He argued the plan is flawed and lacks status, while the US condemned its weaknesses and contradictions. He urged broader talks without granting the Soviet plan any special leverage.
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Fhan
Gunnar Jarring
Jacering
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Lebanon
Nixon
Washington
LIN Security Council
Cunard cruise liner refloated after reef jam
A Cunard cruise liner named Ship free London refloated today after being jammed on a reef off the Bahamas since last Sunday. Early reports confirm the vessel was freed with no major damage and is proceeding to port.
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Bahamas
TAA talks fail, resume today in Melbourne
In Melbourne talks between TAA, ACTU, and the Transport Workers Union failed to reach a settlement. The conference broke up after a day of discussions, with both sides agreeing to resume tomorrow.
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Transport Workers Union
Owever
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Arbitration Commission
Rhodesia moves to extend emergency powers
Salisbury reports Rhodesian Justice Minister Lardner-Burke will introduce a bill to extend the state of emergency in 12 month increments instead of three months. The move is viewed as defiance of Britain after Prime Minister Smith sought six monthly extensions during talks with Prime Minister Wilson aboard HMS Fearless in Gibraltar.
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Aap-Reuter
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Smith
Wilson
Gibraltar
Heatwave worsens then cools with storms forecast
A hot day gives way to cooler conditions as a cold southeasterly change moves in late. Expect a 95 degree maximum with fresh gusty north to northwest winds and developing focal thunderstorms. Tomorrow looks warm around 80 with NW to NE winds. yesterday peaked at 90 and dipped to 80.
Malaysian defence talks for Canberra
Mr Gorton issued a statement after a half hour London meeting with British Malaysian Singaporean and New Zealand leaders. The four overseas leaders who attended the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference in London want Britain to keep at least a token force in the area despite the withdrawal decision.
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New Zealand
Commonwalth
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Tunku Abdul Rahman
Lionel Rose Wins Australian of the Year
Lionel Rose, world bantamweight champion, was named Australian of the Year at a Melbourne press briefing. He expressed gratitude, saying the honor is great, and he fears speaking at a luncheon next Friday. Rose is the first Aboriginal recipient of the award, following a line of notable Australians.
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Canberra meeting outlines timing for five power talks
At a Savoy Hotel gathering Prime Ministers from Malaysia Singapore New Zealand and Australia plus Britain's Defence Secretary discussed timing for a five power conference in Canberra set for May 12, focusing on withdrawal concerns and postwar southeast Asia strategy.
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Tunku on Paris arms mission
Malaysian Prime Minister plans a two day Paris trip to discuss French arms including Mirage jets after talks in London with regional and British officials. Defence chiefs fear frequent Philippine air buzz over Sabah and Sarawak while Britain withholds new anti aircraft guns amid regional tensions.
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Singapore
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Healey
Hasluck
London Daily
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Enzyme Synthesis Seen as Step Toward Life Control
Two independent chemistry teams, at Rockefeller University and Merck Sharp & Dohme Research Laboratories, reported the synthesis of ribonuclease, a key enzyme in metabolism. The discoveries prompt discussion of medical manipulation of disease causes, with scientists cautioning about sweeping results.
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Alexander Graham Gell
Elisha Gray
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Denkewalter
Ralph Hirschmann
Lawyers warned about fee increase in NSW Bar proposal
Lawyers warned about fee increase as the NSW Bar Association proposes raising barristers fees for Supreme Court litigation and client advice. The society disapproves the proposed increases.
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Supreme Court
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Case for Private University at Oxford Review
Professor Max Beloff argues for a private, independent university in Britain funded without state control. The piece notes a group of academics seeking support to establish the institution and preserve academic autonomy.
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Oxford
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Pope
Drought relief hoped from rains across states
Australia faces ongoing drought with hopes that netted rainfall in the coming weeks will ease conditions in New South Wales Victoria and Tasmania. Diplomatic moves anticipate debate on withdrawing American troops in Vietnam as a priority item at expanded talks. The Federal Government asks CSIRO to urgently research bush fire causes.
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Vietnam
CSIRO
Clashes Likely Over Strike Remedy In Place of Strife
London reports Britain unveils a White Paper proposing a 28 day conciliation pause in disputes and mandatory ballot action for official strikes. The plan establishes an industrial relations commission and an industrial board with financial sanction power to curb unofficial strikes and protect national interests. Barbara Castle presents the charter, signaling major trade union reform ahead of 1970 elections.
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George Woodcock
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