Canberra woman safe after ransom demand linked to Sydney
Miss Janice O Reilly, a Canberra resident, was found safe after a ransom of 50000 dollars demanded. Police across Canberra Seonland NSW continue to probe the call to the Canberra Ret Hotel as O Reilly spent yesterday with her sister in Sydney before boarding a flight to Sydney under police escort.
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Receptionists at Canberra Rex Hotel await ransom case outcome
Miss Pam Beck and Miss Jan O'Reilly, Canberra Rex Hotel staff, faced threats after a ransom call linked to the reported disappearance of Miss O'Reilly. Police traced leads across Canberra and Southport with cooperation from multiple forces, and O'Reilly was later found safe with family in Young, NSW.
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Death to Blew Sparks Street Violence in City
Unclear report from Indian city describes midday chaos as mobs attacked property with stoning and crowding, pulling down sign boards in English and Hindi. A state of unrest and fear follows as authorities face calls for action.
Minor Quakes Hit Sicily After Destructive Tremor
In Palermo thousands awoke to rain hail and snow as two minor quakes followed yesterday's large earthquake. Police reported nine dead five crushed by falling debris four died of heart attacks two missing and fifty injured, with earlier towns hit on January 15 still recovering.
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Minister Hasluck to Visit Malaysia in February Talks
The Minister for External Affairs Mr Hasluck will visit Malaysia from February 2 to discuss implications of Britain’s withdrawal. The trip continues consultations between the British government and Australia focusing on the Southwest Asian region.
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ALP to contest Higgins by election in Melbourne
The Australian Labor Party will contest the Higgins by election on February 24 with nominations open for ALP endorsement and a full campaign planned. The Liberal candidate is Prime Minister Senator Gorton and the Due Labour Party will not contest.
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Public Service Board to resume talks on postal pay dispute
In Canberra next Wednesday, the Public Service Board and Amalgamated Postal Workers Union will resume negotiations over pay claims. The union seeks increases totaling 122 to 175 dollars yearly plus a 3 dollar flow-on from the Metal Trades Award, after a 4 dollar weekly rise was rejected, triggering the 12 day postal strike. Prime Minister Gorton offered an early decision if workers returned to duty, and ACTU interstate executive urged acceptance. Backlog relief eased briefly, with potential interstate mail surges expected this weekend and Adelaide post offices busier, aiming for normal clearance by midweek.
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TV star on drug import charge
Sydney police charged television personality Don Lane with importing marijuana after a customs check at Sydney Airport. Lane, 33, was granted 500 bail and released, later taken to his Vaucluse home under escort.
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US urges UN action over Pueblo seizure by North Korea
The United States asks for an urgent United Nations Security Council meeting to pressure North Korea to release the Pueblo. Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg accuses Pyongyang of wanton lawlessness and the US hints at possible council actions, though no military intervention is indicated. Moscow reports say the Soviet Union will not mediate or intervene.
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North Korea Crisis Escalates With Pueblo Seizure and Troop Moves
US boosts defence posture ordering 14,600 reservists to active duty as jet fighters relocate from Japan and Okinawa to South Korea. Enterprise and a naval task force patrol off the North Korean coast while Seoul reports increased air power and warns Pueblo rescue plans are unacceptable. North Korea demands punishment for Pueblo attackers, and guerrilla clashes in Seoul leave casualties. Britain condemns hijacking on the high seas.
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Council to challenge book trade under Trade Practices Act
Brisbane reports the Queensland State Secondary Schools Council plans legal action under the Trade Practices Act against the book trade. Led by president W G Burris, the council seeks to break a binding agreement forcing Parents and Citizens Associations to buy through retailers with a 10 percent discount, alleging overcharging by Australian booksellers. The plan, with solicitor and Prime Minister involvement, targets direct buying from publishers and access to supply controls.
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New tenants move into Lodge as Gorton joins PM role
The Prime Minister and Senator Gorton with Mrs Gorton moved into the Lodge last night. Tag will lease their Narrabundah home. The Lodge has been empty since Mrs Holt left after Gorton was sworn in as Prime Minister on January 10.
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Iron ore held up by loco shortage on Darwin line
A Darwin report cites a Commonwealth Railways locomotive shortage delaying Francis Creek ore shipments. Only 7,000 tons moved due to insufficient locomotives, threatening a 25 million iron ore projects. Francis Creek is 1,130 miles from Darwin, needing 12,000 tons weekly for Japanese commitments. The shortage follows a British shipping strike delaying seven diesel engines. one locomotive was en route from NSW to Darwin to ease the bottleneck.
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Expulsion Threat Shakes Greece At European Council
The Council of Europe was urged to expel Greece if its regime does not restore parliamentary democracy by spring 1969. Dutch Senator Siegmann and MP Mr Silkin drafted a draft resolution urging suspension and possible expulsion. they deem the regime a dictatorship with severe rights curbs. In Athens, eighteen generals and eighteen colonels tied to the monarchy coup were cashiered by a five member army council.
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Black and White Reviewing the Assimilation
David Martin forecasts no further race riots while noting Britain’s coloured minority proceeding slowly but surely. Saturday Features page details miscegenation debates and social tensions. Index lists crosswords and pages including Pastor services and garden notes.
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