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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 19, 1968

Page

12

Woman Nazi sentenced 18 months in jail in Paris fashion link

Blonde French born Francoise Jordan 35, connected to the British Nazi movement, was jailed for 18 months for conspiracy to burn synagogues. She claimed her intent grew from a belief in fuhrer worship and urged burning as a political act. Her uncle was Christian Dior. her husband Colin Jordan faces Race Relations Act charges.

London Reuter Francoise Jordan Colm Tordan Lastcaher Britain

Tory pledge on Far East troop withdrawals reexamined

London Thursday AAP Reuters report quotes former Conservative Colonial Secretary Iain Macleod saying a future Tory government would review the accelerated pullout from the Far East. He notes the need to keep options open and not bind a fixed date for leaving while reaffirming past pledges.

London Far East Iain Macleod Parliament Macleod Jenkins Middle and

Britain menaced by Vietnam war and Singapore note

Mr Macleod questioned the effect of the Singapore withdrawal on the Vietnam war and urged keeping defence commitments. Mr Healey warned against withdrawal from the Persian Gulf as irresponsible. Sir Duncan Sandys pressed consulting Commonwealth partners and maintaining aid commitments in Asia while Britain faces tax and budget concerns. Exchange markets moved after the budget pack overseas, with calls for support from Common Market countries to ease Britain’s balance of payments.

Macleod Singapore Healey Britain Activitien Lee Kuan ‘Yew Duncan Sandys Australis New Zeaand Yappine Sons of Sandys Jenkins Parl Delatte Tinanciere Henter

Violence persists after arrests in Guatemala City killings

In Guatemala City police report continued violence despite many arrests in the hunt for the gunmen who killed four people including wealthy owner Alfonso Alejos de la Cerda, 77, and two US military attaches. Alejos was an outspoken critic and relative of prominent political figures.

Guatemala City Tod Anfonso Alejos de la Cerda Cupital Hin

Train smash in Tokyo kills many

A packed express train collided with an empty car in Osaki Western Japan today. At least 150 people were reported killed or injured in the crash.

Burt Tokyo Renrer Osaki Japan

RAN's Chance to Acquire Carrier

Defence correspondence notes that the Royal Navy plans to retire aircraft carriers as British forces withdraw from the Far East and the Persian Gulf, potentially enabling the Royal Australian Navy to acquire a modern fleet carrier at minimal cost. The MAS Melborne was refitted for Dewk- Inv Skyhawk and Grumman Tracker roles, with talks about a larger carrier for the RAN arising as options shift with UK withdrawals.

Royal Navy Far East Persian Gulf Royal Australian Navy RAN Linton Igie Sydney Ras Heel Tee Viking Oriskany

Bitter lesson, says paper bitter lesson says paper

The Dominion editor W P Reeves attacks Britain’s government as untrustworthy and duplicitous. He condemns postwar policy, warns of surrendering security and cautions New Zealanders about Commonwealth issues, calling for accountability and firm defence stance.

Wellington Aap-Reuter The Dominion Today W. P. Reeves Britain Mr Reeves Harold Wilks

PMs May Have Talks on Commonwealth After Suez

London reports say Prime Minister may hold talks on a Commonwealth concept after Britain's decision to end bases post Suez. Government officials note the session could address defense and economic ties within the empire.

London Britain Suez

Bomb causes Comet crash blamed on cabin explosion

The British Government stated a cabin explosion caused the British Comet jetliner crash in October over Turkey that killed 66 people. The final investigation report is unlikely before spring, with officials citing out of control cabin damage and possible structural failure as factors.

London Aap-Reuter Turkey Anthony Milward Britin European ‘Airways Tabotagee

Hocus and Horese: Wine Pairing in Old Texts

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Penfolds airing Mardi Coras and Sherry with salt French textures. It hints at wine and seasonings, cooking in a moderate oven, and a mix of references to wines like Burgundy and general wine talk.

Cnrk Sweetman Amy Casariile Reising

Agreement Near On N Test Pact In Geneva

Sources say Russia and the United States will present a safeguards clause in Geneva to complete a draft treaty banning nuclear weapons spread. Weeks of tense negotiations continue as Moscow seeks unified international control while West Germany insists on current inspections.

Geneva Jaap-Reuter Russia

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