HOUSES FOR SERVICEMEN IN Canberra Sparks Housing Debate
The Department of the Interior faces criticism over compulsory discharge of government mortgages on houses bought by servicemen. The rule affects all buyers with government loans in Canberra and aims to curb priority housing, with Defence urged to take lead in servicemen’s welfare and housing reform. Kerr Committee and interdepartmental plans may shift housing loans to Defence control.
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Defence
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Australia
Interior
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Commonwealth
Shortfalls in disaster relief for floods hit Pennsylvania
The piece argues that the Agnes hurricane caused extensive damage from Florida to Pennsylvania with over 41 billion in property loss. It notes many homeowners lack flood insurance, demands for grants, and calls for broader federal aid including outright grants to homeowners and businesses, quicker funding, and relief for road repair and industry. It cites Governor Milton Shapp urging Congress to raise disaster funding and fix gaps in law.
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Johnston
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Florida
Washington, DC
New York
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Virginia
Harrisburg
Washington
Milton Shapp
Nixon
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Typists in Canberra dispute over pay claim and union action
J E Dewey president of the ACT branch of the Fourth Division Officers Association states negotiations with the Public Service Board regarding a 20 percent pay claim for keyboard staff are ongoing since October. He criticizes nonmembers for sensationalizing action, urges realistic support, and notes a July 3 arbitration meeting with executive officers and the board.
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Commonwealth Public Service Association
Fourth Division
Fourth Division Officers Association
Public Service Board
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Manilee
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J. E.dewey
ACT Branch
Speculative critique of a Washington correspondent's anonymity
A reader praises a Washington correspondent for high reporting skill while joking about identifying the writer. The letter argues the author is not a Republican and notes the scarcity of Republicans and capable journalists. It wonders about possible affiliations and urges restraint on controversial topics.
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Washington
Washingto Post
New York Times
Springfield Republican
Nixon
Letters to the Editor on Canberra, media and politics
Readers respond to Washington coverage and Canberra readers. D P Page defends factual accuracy of opinion columns while critiquing the idea of a national newspaper. The letter questions Labor policy, Whitlam and ABC coverage and names Canberra context and media expectations.
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Canberra Times
State
Labor
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ABC News Service
Nuclear policy and France tests debate in ANU letters
Letter writers oppose Australia pursuing its own nuclear deterrent and urge halting atmospheric French tests. A professor argues for limited use of deterrence against military targets, while another call for direct protest action and possible US guidance to reduce French hydrogen testing amid Moscow understandings. Revered chaplain George Garnsey signs off.
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Australia
France
United States
United Kingdom
Moscow
Ussr
ANU Department
Concent
Pacific
Tahiti
Cook Islands
Cairns
Communism and SEATO critique from Australia and readers
A regional dialogue on communist subversion in Asia criticizes SEATO allies and US policy, arguing corruption and oppression fuel communism while warning Australia would fear invasion without strong allied defense. The letter also endorses hovercraft transport ideas for Lake Wirley Gritha and includes reader remarks from Canberra about Boadicea lore and public letter rules.
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Asia
United States of America
China
Russia
Australia
SEATO
Oeigh
L. J. Channing
Wirley
Iself
Wark
Canberra
Ghans
Molly Reid
Family Planning Aid Pushes Banks to Support FPA ACT
The SSRS ACT committee and the Society for Social Responsibility in Science urge simple actions to back family planning. Donors can direct funds to the Family Planning Association of Australia ACT Branch via Commonwealth Bank or by sending a cheque endorsed to the FPA ACT with the treasurer’s address in Canberra.
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Davys
Canberra
Commonwealth Avenue
Albert Hall
Buyadicea
Buudicea
Boadicea
E. Kestel-Taylor Farrer
Bellona
Governor-General's Garden
Society For Social Responsibility In Science
ACT
Family Planning Association of Australia
Commonwealth Trading Bank
Bank House
London
FPA
Family Planning Assocation of Australia
Canberra City
Keith Crook
SSRS
O'Connor
Aircraft noise prompts city residents plea for better flight paths
J. C. Hughes urges Canberra airport authorities to alter flight paths during calm days to cut low altitude overflights of residential areas. He argues approaches to both ends of the runway, extended main runway plans, and reordering for safety and welfare of residents, referencing Concorde publicity and Stockholm talks.
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Canberra
Cty
RAAF
Queanbeyan
Nho
Stockholm
Hovercraft for Canberra Sir
Canberra development push spurs interest in hovercraft as a potential transport solution. Local advocates highlight compact craft suited to riverine routes and rapid deployment targets, while concerns over safety and cost are noted by a council committee.
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