Changes in Vietnam election mood and military role
The piece analyzes South Vietnam's political uncertainty as Ky’s fall from power unsettles the military’s influence. It weighs whether Thieu will seize control or restrain, and ponders implications for a fair vote, U.S. troop increments, and war strategy amid Saigon upheaval. The author questions outcomes and stresses public will shaping the next government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aer Neebarshal Ky
Australia
South Vietnam
Thieu
Saigon
Westmoreland
Vietnam
Pacification as Core War Strategy Overhaul Suggested
Analysis argues that civil pacification should be the central aim of the war effort, not a supplement to military action. It criticizes prioritizing bombing over protection of South Vietnamese civilians and calls for reform of pacification programs to place political goals at the heart of strategy.
Vietnam War Balance Wavers as War Drags On
A cautious Saigon view notes erratic balance shifts as North Vietnamese forces mass near central regions. American press and command morale waver amid renewed redeployments and doubts about victory, with Westmoreland urging reinforcements and McNamara weighing strategic paths for a potentially long, costly conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Westmoreland
173Rd Airborne
Konotum
Pleiku
24Th
Almpit-Deep
Letter Corrects Canada Flag Omission At Regatin Point
A letter to the editor notes the absence of the Canadian flag at Regatin Point during a Canadian presentation. It criticizes the Australian Government for not flying the flag, despite a drive toward closer links with Canada led by Prime Minister Mc Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petti Poe
Care for the mentally ill in the ACT needs action
Ainslie argues the ACT mental health system is inadequately funded and structured. He urges greater medical powers to enable preventive treatment before acute cases, and calls for extended medical benefit funds to cover psychiatric care. He stresses home-based care is best in mild stages and cites family burdens and shopkeepers extending credit to episodic patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Adelaide focus on small industries to lift South Australia
South Australia champions small craft factories as the path to export growth, citing 6000 factories of which about 150 export. Premier Dunstan criticizes the Playford era milk bar economy while promoting specialist advantages and leveraging European migrants to boost industrial design. Advances include Scientific Optics, capable of exporting up to 40 percent by 1970, and potential use of the Weapons Research Establishment at Salisbury to boost private sector innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Don Dunstan
Playford
Thomas Playford
South
Dunstan
SA Chamber of Manufactures
Commonwealth
Salisbury
Adelaide
WRE
Walt's Planned Paradise in Fantasyland ACT
A vivid tour of Walt's Magic Kid Canberra's Fantasyland area featuring Fantasyland Frontierland Adventureland and Tomorrowland. Visitors may observe synthetic detail and genuine Victoriana as public servants appear in olde world rituals amid mini skirts leather outfits and proclamation parchment displays.
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Walt
Paradise
Canberra
Wilds
Red Hill
Act
Parlinenrs Triangle
Aam
Rankin
Kay Brownbill
Andrew Jones
Commonwealth
Great Moments with Mr Holt and Menzies Come Alive in Canberra
An exhibition uses audio animated sculpture to depict Sir Robert Menzies and Harold Holt in lifelike 3D tableaux. Tourists applaud as scenes advance with multiple head motions and facial expressions. Other zones include Frontierland Adventureland and Sin City, presenting a sprawling, staged fantasy of Canberra’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Disney
Robert Menzies
Harold Holt
Robert
Calwell
Woden Valley
Belconnen
Tribute to a Citizen Sir Mauger Honored by Canberra Friends
A tribute to Mr S Mauger recalls his early service on Canberra swim committee for Manuka Baths and his wartime leadership at the Lady Gowrie Club for service personnel. As chairman he helped daily from fire station to assist volunteers, provide meals, manage cloakroom needs, and repair issues, supporting about 600 women workers at Red Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Mauger
Canberra
Manuka Baths
Lady Gowrie Club
Statement on Decimal Currency and pounds use
A news release quotes Sir Kenneth Coles, deputy chair of the Decimal Currency Board, hinting at measures to halt pound use if voluntary steps fail. The speaker questions whether money is a tool to compel change and advocates creating currency while discarding dollars, referencing Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Coles
Decimal Currency Board
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and 1 Corps
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Johnson
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Little Industries
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Amall
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Whippy
Narrabundah
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East Basin
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Melbourne
Victoria
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