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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1970
Page
12
The State of the Union emphasizes domestic policy, with a later foreign policy report due to Congress. Nixon aims to end the Vietnam War and pursue a just peace, reiterating the Guam doctrine that aid to others should come with self-help.
Nixon concentrates on domestic reform, promising new federalism, welfare improvements, crime war, and a balanced budget while pledging to curb government abroad. He frames pollution as a major campaign issue attracting young voters, alongside concerns over crime and inflation.
President Nixon seeks bipartisan support for a multi billion dollar program to improve national life. He pledges clean air water open spaces and reduced urban distress including traffic smog polluted water noise and crime. The message aims to reunite a divided nation and restore confidence abroad.
Aranda residents recount a severe flood on Wednesday that swamped yards and threatened homes on Darambal Street. They challenge NCDC explanations on drainage and hail, citing a 5ft stormwater pipe and a full underground conduit, and seek rainfall data and expert help to uncover what happened and how to prevent a repeat.
The Advisory Council seeks an inquiry into police behavior at a demonstration outside Parliament House during a U S Vice President visit. Some councillors say police used unnecessary force against protesters and urge a clear standard of what constitutes necessary force for keeping peace and order.
A reader argues letters inciting police provocation lead to pandemonium and urges the Advisory Council to define proper procedure. The writer contends police usually act with restraint, noting demonstrations advertised in advance draw bystanders into scuffles, and cautions rubberneckers to avoid confrontations.
B. G. Dawson of the Australian Margarine Manufacturers Association argues that statutory controls on margarine restrict competition with butter. He urges removal of legal restraints so Australian margarine made from local raw materials can freely compete with butter, asserting margarine’s superior spreadability and fat content.
Canberra residents missed a high standard match at Manuka Oval as the Southern NSW Country XI edged the New Zealand Test side. ACT Cricket Association faces financial strain from poor attendances, risking future hosting of touring internationals such as India, New Zealand, MCC tours, and South Africa. President D B Robin urges greater public support to secure future games.
Washington, amid a cold winter and collapsing power use, shifts attention to environmental issues. Nixon calls the 1970s the era to reclaim air and water while youth mobilizes for Earth Day on April 22, with Muskie seen as a potential ally in an expanded anti pollution drive.
A letter from G. Sadler dated January 20 criticizes the link between illegal parking of diplomatic cars and the sales tax or import duty on the Rover 2000. The note, signed by Graham D Wright and Watson, reflects local reader concerns about taxation policy and vehicle status.
The Governor-General Sir Paul Hasluck and Lady Hasluck entertained a distinguished guest list at a dinner yesterday morning. Attendees included Sir Alexander and Lady Downer, the New Zealand High Commissioner and Mrs Hazlett, Senator Robert Cotton and Mrs Cotton, Mr David Fairbairn and Mrs Fairbairn, and other prominent figures such as Mr W. L. Morrison, Sir Hubert Opperman, Mr David Hay, Sir Kenneth Bailey, Mr H. B. Keeble, Mr John Howse, and Miss Angela Downer.
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