Vietnam policy shift after Tet prompts peace push
A dated column notes how US and Australia shifted from urging ground war into peace talks after the Tet offensive. It cites Dr T B Millar analyzing Nixon's stance and asks what reciprocal withdrawals and elections mean. Tomorrow Millar explores consequences of troop pullback for the US Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
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T. B. Millar
Australian National University
United States
Nixon
Vietnam
de Millar
South Vietnam
South-east Asia
Australia
Prince Charles Crowned Amid Bomb Threat in Wales
A bomb rocked the Royal train near Caernarvon Castle as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles traveled for his investiture in Wales. Police detained two youths minutes after the blast while a 21 gun salute echoed in the background.
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Prince Charles
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Caernarvon Castle
Charles
Britain
Commonwealth
Caernarvon
I Charles
Egg Thrown at Queen During Ceremony Visit
A youth threw an egg at the Queen's carriage as it traveled to Caernarvon Castle today. Spectators restrained the youth before police could intervene. The incident occurred before the ceremony began.
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Ang
Caermarvon Castle
Royal investiture joy amid crowds at Caernarvon
Prince Charles and family ride to Caernarvon Castle by open carriage as thousands line the streets for the investiture, with pageantry and heavy security. Queen and royal party wear pastel gowns and hats, while observers endure long waits and prime viewing spots in the Welsh town.
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Fog disrupts Canberra airport mail and travel
Fog at Canberra Airport delays air mails from Sydney and Melbourne by 24 hours, postponing air express and urgent freight. Travel agencies warn clients to depart a day early for connections. The fog hazard long causes delays, with historic incidents and plans for a new airport shelved due to cost.
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Swartz
Prime Minister Gorton Eyes Israel Visit Early 1970
Prime Minister Mr Gorton may visit Israel in early 1970, according to his press secretary Mr Tony Egeleton from Sydney last night.
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Israel
Tony Egeleton
Sydney
Doubts Rise Over Australia F-11 Bomber Contract
Australia faces renewed doubts over its 300 million deal for 24 F-11 bombers after a new wing-carry-through structure crack emerged during testing. Defence Minister Fairhall said the fault appeared on June 23 near 8,000 flying hours and noted U S Air Force restrictions under evaluation. The outcome of the tests could take several weeks and may influence Australia’s decision.
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Defence
Fairhall
United States Air Force
Australian F-111s face new wing fault clash with US stance
The text notes a new wing carry-through fault in the F-111 fleet, contrasted with the United States which restored its aircraft to 80 percent capacity after tests. Australia maintains an 16 000 hour test requirement and will seek its own evaluation before deciding on further testing or modifications. Government officials in Canberra discuss the situation amid concerns over fault severity and differing approaches.
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Australia
General Dynamics
Texas
Pacific
Fairhall
Air
Erwin
Canberra
Sydney Morning Herald
United States
Otto Glasser
Pentagon
Coroner Blames Aurora Train Crash Findings
Melbourne coroner criticises the train crew railway authorities and warning systems in findings on the Southern Aurora crash. The report highlights contributory factors and scrutiny of safety measures.
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Aurora
Melbourne City
Australia weighs F 111 fate as delays and reports fuel doubt
Australian officials face extended delay in F 111 deliveries as an Australian technical review and a Pentagon sourced article strain government patience. Prime Minister Gorton seeks a definite statement before year end election. Australia defends its contract while doubts rise about future orders and possible credit adjustments.
Relief forces lift siege of Ben Het camp in Central Highlands
A 2400 man South Vietnamese relief force moved along a jungle road from Dak To eight miles east to lift the siege of the Ben Het camp. Government infantry met no resistance as Vietnamese troops advanced. It appears North Vietnamese attackers withdrew into Cambodia and Laos amid heavy air bombardment. Earlier report noted Ben Het was quiet.
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Ben Met
Central Highlands
Dak
Cambodia
Laos
Ben Het
WA News faces bidding war over West Australian Newspapers
West Australian Newspapers Ltd stands at the center of a takeover battle with Tricontinental Corporation Ltd bidding for part of the company. The Herald and Weekly Times proposes a 70 million outright bid for WA Newspapers, offering two Herald shares for each WA share. Rupert Murdoch hints at a possible offer while Sir Frank Packer and Perth’s Lord Mayor TB Wardle are linked to the Tricontinental bid. Details, Page 22.
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Herald and Weekly Times
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Herald
Rupert Murdoch
News Ltd
Adelaide
Frank Packer
Sydney Daily Telegraph
Perth
TB Wardle
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