Saigon reaffirms stance on coalition with Communists
Saigon rejects a coalition government while acknowledging reports of the Information Minister Neo Khac Tinh saying Vietnam could offer one or two ministries to the Vietcong. Officials insist no coalition from village to central government is acceptable, despite tape reports.
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Traffic Sign Tests Aim to Clarify Right of Way
The Department of the Interior will trial altered Give Way signs on North Bowne Avenue and nearby intersections to improve visibility of both front and reverse sides. Officials say adding a white inverted triangle on the reverse would signal priority to through-road motorists, but worry it could mislead drivers. The department will not adopt a different sign as it would conflict with the Australian Road Signs Code and undermine safe driving practices.
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Europe
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Boy Crushed at Canberra Airport Collision injures child
A six year old boy, Paul Kenny of Higgins, was crushed between a forklift tractor and a wall at Canberra airport yesterday morning. He is in satisfactory condition at Canberra Hospital with a fractured leg, lacerations, and severe shock. A second child playing on the tractor is believed to have accidentally started it.
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Higgins
Australia five down 169 in second innings first Test
In Cape Town Australia was five wickets down for 169 in its second innings when Sheahan was bowled for 16. Early report on back pages indicates updates from the first cricket Test between Australia and South Africa.
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Vietcong Document Calls For Saigon Overthrow
A government published document attributed to the Vietcong Central Office of South Vietnam outlines plans to overthrow the Saigon administration and form a peace cabinet. The explanation tied to Resolution Nine aligns with the government's traditional stance.
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South Vietnam
Saigon
Thousands cool off in pools Canberra heat drives thousands to city pools
About 10,000 holiday makers sought relief from Canberra heat by visiting the city pools. At Olympic Pool 3,453 entered, Reid 3,000 and Manuka 1,200. Spokesman said hot weather brought peak attendance.
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Students Protest Price Increases Face Indonesian Troops
In Djakarta around 150 high school students held a sit down protest against government price hikes for kerosene and petrol. Army troops dispersed the gathering with megaphone orders to return to class as demonstrations spread to suburbs and government buildings were cordoned.
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Japan to sign nuclear pact next week in Tokyo vote
In Tokyo sources say Japan will sign the treaty to curb nuclear weapons spread, with Cabinet approval due next week. The Liberal Democratic Party backed early signing after a bid to remove discriminatory terms, while some members called the pact unequal and unlikely to lead to complete disarmament. Ambassadors in London, Washington and Moscow are slated to sign after cabinet approval.
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Special Science and Technology Committee
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President Marcos pelted by protesters in Manila
In Manila on Monday President Ferdinand Marcos and his wife were pelted with sticks and bottles after his State of the Nation address. Pandemonium followed as students clashed with police while Congressmen tried to calm tensions. About 15,000 students had gathered to push for a politics free constitution revision next year.
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Nixon outlines U S arms support to Israel in message
President Nixon told a National Emergency Conference on Peace in the Middle East that the United States would prefer restraint in arms shipments but would provide weapons to friendly states like Israel as needed. He noted the Soviet Union and France were aiding Arab and Libyan forces and that jet fighters had been shipped to Israel.
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Nixon signals peace terms not to be dictated at talks
President Nixon stressed the United States will not impose Middle East peace terms in any Big Four conference and urged multilateral diplomacy to deter manipulation by major powers. ADA urged action to ensure a balanced military balance and rapid arms deliveries to Israel amid rising regional tensions.
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Dig Deep Australia Day Speech Urges Self-Discovery
Governor General Sir Paul Hasluck told Australians at Sydney's Admiralty House on Australia Day 1970 to dig into national life as deeply as they dig for mineral wealth. He urged a focus on human, social and spiritual values and a better balance of quality over quantity, referencing Burke and Wills on Cooper Creek as a symbolic text for the nation.
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Government to press for radar plotting of cyclones
Queensland officials plan to ask Prime Minister Gorton to permit nude stations to test radar plotting of potentially dangerous cyclones off the state coast. The move aims to prove the ability to chart cyclones and improve warnings amid weather planning.
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Queensland
Gorton
Bowrey to join World Championship Tennis reducing Davis Cup team
Australia's top Davis Cup player Bill Bowrey announced his move to World Championship Tennis. He will be unavailable for the Davis Cup squad this year. The paper notes NSW poised to press for an outright win in the Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria at the Sydney Cricket Ground and references other pages and sections.
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Rock Page
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Sydney Cricket Ground
Canberra Times Postal Address Note
The Canberra Times lists its postal address as PO Box 218 Canberra City ACT 2601 and notes registration at the GPO Sydney for transmission by pow as a newspaper.
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