Way clear for full peace talks
In Paris the exit of Averell Harriman clears the way for full scale Vietnam peace talks. Henry Cabot Lodge, Nixon’s appointee, will arrive in Paris soon as Saigon and the National Liberation Front meet at the conference table, after swift procedural settlements.
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Paris talks mark step toward four sided Viet Nam accord
The nine month Paris negotiation culminating at the former Hotel Majestic near the Arc de Triomphe produced a four sided framework with American and South Vietnamese delegations on one side and the Front for the National Liberation on the other. Hanoi and the Vietcong pressed for broad talks while Moscow signaled support for a peaceful settlement.
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Three Shot Dead in Griffith Sydney Area
Two men were shot dead and a third died later in hospital in Griffith Sydney area today. Police released few details, saying two victims were killed at close range by a .22 rifle and a third died from injuries after hospitalization. Investigations continue with no further arrests announced.
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Withdrawal plan for South Vietnam troops announced by Thieu
In Saigon President Thieu said he directed his military chief to meet General Creighton Abrams to draft a withdrawal programme for some American troops this year. He thanked President Johnson for his contribution to South Vietnam. Retired religious and political party representatives met to plan a political struggle against the Vietcong and a ceasefire.
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Job sized beyond her expectations for Country Party aide
Mrs Noel Thompson, named assistant national secretary of the Country Party, moved from shorthand-typist duties at the party’s new Canberra headquarters to a broader role. She plans to help establish the federal secretariat at John McEwen House, starting work tomorrow, and says she has no political ambitions.
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US firms offer aircraft plants in Australia
US warplane makers General Dynamics and Northrop propose building aircraft components in Australia. General Dynamics would explore manufacturing F-111 under-wing fuel tanks with local subcontractors while Northrop aims to license production of airframes and components for Freedom fighter jets, with possible sales to Malaysia and Singapore and a Canadian agreement influencing the deal. Omega navigation system units may also be located in Tasmania to support Navy and civilian use.
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Massed Vietnam Troops On Alert Amid Paris Peace Talks
More than a million South Vietnamese troops were placed on high alert as Communist attacks escalate ahead of expanded Paris peace talks. Nighttime strikes left 18 killed and 103 wounded, with 20 towns shelled. A hamlet attack northeast of Saigon killed 10 soldiers and eight civilians, while 18 soldiers and 85 civilians were wounded. Phu Cat district bore the worst assault on the coastal plain 264 miles northeast of Saigon.
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Police rout Tokyo university students
Police crushed a two day takeover at Tokyo University as thousands of officers moved in after protesters, including 400 left wing students, faced water cannon and teargas. Clashes centered on Yasuda Assembly Hall with Molotovs and stone attacks, while crowds denounced Defense ties to the United States.
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Tokyo 1970 Struggle Shocks Nation As Campus Siege Persists
A Japan US security review looms in 1970 as leftist groups threaten upheaval. Police clash with about 2000 students across campuses, 51 arrests, 200 injured, and a seven month occupation culminating in a dawn assault with tear gas and Molotovs. Police breach halls after heavy barricades.
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Strike Will Hit Cables
London Sunday report says 3,800 overseas cable and telex services will strike starting at midnight. Postmaster General Stonehouse offered talks and to cancel weekend engagements, but Tom Jackson of the Post Office Workers Union rejected the effort. Importers exporters, the stock market, banks and newspapers would be affected.
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Airline strike ends likely to resume services soon
Melbourne reports settlement of the TAA strike appears certain tomorrow with private arbitration to hear the dispute over a Sydney porter clocking co-workers time cards. About 600 TWU members are involved. If resolved, TAA will curtail porters actions and resume near normal operations, with limited Melbourne Canberra and Sydney services.
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Canberra Forecast Shows High Fire Danger Today
A day of high fire danger is forecast for Canberra with a maximum temperature around 6 degrees. Yesterday’s peak reached 87.2 degrees before 3pm, about six above average. By 10 pm the temperature had fallen to 68.5 degrees. Saturday’s max was 89.1 degrees, with 70.1 degrees at 1am and 78.8 degrees at 9am.
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U.S. Envoy Crook in Narrow Car Collision Near Batemans Bay
The American Ambassador Mr Crook narrowly escaped injury after a side strike by an oncoming vehicle towing a trailer 28 miles west of Batemans Bay on the NSW South Coast. The embassy said the other car fled, no one in Crook’s car was hurt, and the chauffeur Fred Hirsch sustained only property damage. The envoy continued to Batemans Bay and noted the chauffeur had just earned a two day cash award for 12 years without an accident.
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Doubt on Mirage jet deal hobbles Malaysia talks
Paris reports that Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman interrupted negotiations for 16 French Mirage jets and plans to travel to London. He may also discuss buying Lightnings from Britain after preliminary talks with French Premier Couve de Murville.
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Gorton criticises past PMs overseas investment stance
Gorton criticised the attitude of his predecessors toward overseas investment in Australia in a speech at the Dorchester Hotel London on Friday night. A Boeing 727 carrying 37 passengers plunged into shark-infested Pacific waters after takeoff from Los Angeles. More than 10,000 people gathered in Washington to witness Richard Nixon's inauguration as the fifth U S president.
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Back to School Coverage Opens in Canberra
The Canberra Times announces a forthcoming eight page education supplement reviewing local schooling for the new academic year. Government and private schools are featured along with the College of Advanced Education at Belconnen. A photo feature shows the new Aranda primary school building.
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Tariffs Rise for Public Servant Hostels in Canberra
Tariffs at hostels housing public servants in Canberra will increase from January 26, with rises tied to higher costs after the October wage settlement. Permanent staff at several hostels see weekly increases of 30 to 60 cents, with some locations raising to 2.00 or 2.40 dollars. The Canberra ACOA criticized the company for not discussing the changes with stakeholders before posting notices.
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