Diplomacy May Yet Recover Pueblo Crisis
Washington debates possible diplomatic paths after North Korea seized the USS Pueblo. Rumored confession by Commander Lloyd Bucher sparks cautious optimism, while Pyongyang and Tass praise the capture. U S officials weigh Russian mediation chances as Enterprise stays off Ling-Do, and first reports shift the ship’s distance from shore.
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Oil fields in East Strait could meet half Australia needs
Melbourne oil circles hailed Esso BHP claim that the King fish field is potentially a major oil field potentially expanding output to cover about half of Australia's oil needs within three years, up from the previous one third.
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Indonesian Foreign Minister Holds Talks on Vietnam War Mediation
Indonesia’s Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Vietnam met in Hanoi for consultations on recent developments in the Vietnam conflict. On January 15, Mr Mali said Indonesia was willing to act as mediator in the war.
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Battle for Khe Sanh Engulfs Remote Marine Base
North Vietnamese forces believed led by Vo Nguyen Giap launched a major offensive against Khe Sanh, with 20,000 to 40,000 in the area. Marines endured three hours of bombardment as B 52s and artillery pounded the base, while tanks appeared on the Ho Chi Minh trail and Laotian outposts near Ban Houei Lane fell to North Vietnamese and Pathet Lao forces.
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Speaker Mr Aston Recalls Club Incident and Injury
The Speaker of the House Mr Aston said his right hand was deeply cut in a Randwick Rugby Union Club accident. He stated he was not responsible for the event, which involved Mr Farthing, a Waverley Council inspector, and occurred when a group left the club. Aston required 12 stitches at Eastern Suburbs Hospital and returned to Sydney.
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Ten Arrests in Vernon Dahmer Killing Case Reported
Mississippi authorities detained ten men in the Dahmer killing and arson case, including a civic leader. Five faced murder and arson indictments, five charged with arson. Held without bail pending arraignment expected later today. Indictments mark the initial charges in the two year old attack on Vernon Dahmer's home.
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ACTU to press fight over metal trades award rises
The ACTU will challenge an application by Metal Trades Employers Association to revoke the new Metal Trades Award pay rates. ACTU president Monk spoke in Melbourne after five employer bodies lodged the revocation bid. unions plan 24 hour nationwide stoppage, with Victoria NSW rolling strikes and mass meeting planned in Sydney next week.
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Customs seize aircraft at Brisbane airport
Customs officers seized two light twin engined aircraft at Brisbane airport after landing from the New Hebrides. Radios and watches were found on board. the planes are believed owned by a Queensland charter firm. Each aircraft valued at least 40000 dollars. Acting Collector N A Custance seized under smuggling provisions and expected to press charges against the pilots. This appears to be the first aircraft seizure by Customs in Australia.
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Heat and dust ride over Canberra as Perth hits 106
The Canberra forecast tops 85 as a sultry day follows hours above 85 with 18.9 million gallons of water used in 24 hours and 7.3 million more in eight hours. Yesterday's high reached 92 and low 73, with dust haze cutting visibility to two miles at times. Perth reports 106 degrees as drought relief efforts include Aboriginal rainmakers aiding Melbourne. The Finke River flash flood blocks road and rail from Adelaide.
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Ransom Demand For Canberra Hotel Receptionist
A $50,000 ransom is demanded for the safe return of Janice Therese O'Reilly a 26 year old Canberra Rex Hotel receptionist last seen in the city Saturday night with a man described to police. Anonymous calls claimed the ransom and warned another staff member would be next. The description matches a man about six feet tall with black hair and brown eyes wearing a check shirt and light blue shorts.
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Police seek missing Miss O'Reilly after Hillman Imp sighting
Police were told Miss O'Reilly and a man seen with her in a brown 1966 Hillman Imp sedan after 3.45pm Saturday. The handbag and bank book with over $4,000 were left at her flat in Antill Street Paes. Miss O'Reilly's disappearance was reported Monday. The man has a thick American accent and Greek extraction.
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Descriptive portrait of Miss O’Reilly sought by police
Police seek interviews with a man who checked into the Canberra Rex last Friday after a missing description of Miss O’Reilly. The 26 year old woman with reddish curls was found missing with a jewelled St Christopher medal found at her flat. Detectives urge anyone who saw her since Sunday to contact Canberra CIB or police stations.
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Bolte Tax Row Sparks Major Tax Dispute Between States
report notes a major disagreement between the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments over taxation New causes tension across capitals and politics. Ruth Snail reports Canberra and Sydney writers visit an artists colony as national events unfold.
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Earthquake Strikes Western Sicily Killing at Least Four
A strong tremor hit western Sicily killing at least four people and injuring many as walls, a cathedral, and churches collapse in Salemi Santa Ninfa Alcamo and Partinico. Firefighters police and airmen among the injured as communications broke down and troops with medical aid arrived.
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Professor urges free university education plan
Monash University economist Professor D Cochrane urged radical reform of fees scholarships and loans at the ANZAAS congress in Perth proposing free education for all admitted students with a living allowance. He backed industry tax deductions for donations to universities to fund expanded student numbers and responsibility.
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