France to Deploy Tactical Atomic Weapons by 1969
Mr Messmer announced in a radio interview that France has begun experiments with powerful tactical atomic weapons. The first weapon will enter service "shortly" and a small atomic device already fits the Mirage IV bomber. Plans include smaller ground and sea to ground missiles. At Mururoa, helicopters gathered data from a bunker where eight observers watched the blast on TV.
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Messmer
France
Muriroa
Fragmented report on cloud sampling test and treaty response
A damaged report describes a 1%63 test ban treaty considered by scientists to limit cloud dispersion within 400 miles. It notes signatories including the Soviet Union, Australia, Britain, and the United States, with China not signing. Officials in Canberra express caution and say no life danger, while American jets, ships, and submarines move near the test area.
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Soviet Union
Peru
Chile
Italy
South Korea
Japan
Canberra
Sun- Ie
Rambier
China
Tureia Island
Hasluck
Atoll
Ameri
Hizards
Australia
Britain
United Countries
Man maims arm in circular saw accident at Braidwood
A man, Mr T Backhouse of Elrington Street Braidwood, was rushed to Canberra Hospital after his sleeve tangled in a revolving saw. Doctors fought to save his arm as the blade nearly severed elbow to wrist.
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Braidwood
T. Backhouse
Elrington Street
Braindwood
Canberra Community Hospital
Calleht
Backhouse
Braidwood Hospital
Canberra
Discount for bulk milk buyers in ACT region
Vendors of Bega Co operative Society Ltd and Dairy Farmers Cooperative announced in principle acceptance of a bulk milk discount plan. Details of the sliding scale will follow in days. The scheme targets sales of five pints or more with a per five pint saving, amid rising ACT milk prices and calls for an inquiry.
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Bega Co-Operative Society Ltd
Dairy Farmers Co-Operative Tide
Rega
Canberra
Act
Sydney
Saigon Court Case Dominates Weekend News Roundup
Fragmentary text reports a Saigon court action involving an AAPL option dispute and a U.S. role in regional security. The article hints at political elites traveling to a summit, with reference to a gathering in Niwne and ongoing national matters.
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Sahiown
St Vemong
Bate Euthvouu
Saigon
Scotland Yard to Guard New 21-Storey HQ
Plainclothes guards from a private security firm have been hired to protect Scotland Yard's new 21-storey headquarters in London. The move aims to bolster security for the high-rise facility, officials said Sunday.
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London
Scotland
Eean
Roadrunners win NSW Battle of the Sounds final in Canberra
The Roadrunners, a Canberran instrumental and vocal group, won the New South Wales country final in Canberra at the Haydon Centre. Fans from Kempsre Parkes Wagen cheered and demanded an encore as judges struggled with the uproar. The confectionery sponsor will fly The Roadrunners to Melbourne for the Australia-wide final with a $1,000 prize and a recording contract if they win, with England the next stop for a month-long stay.
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Sydney
Whitlam
Pacific
Australia
New Zealand
Chile
Perun
South Pacific
Peru
Othe Anzus
Port Moresby
Tahiti
Whither
Lyceum Theatre
Anetralions Committee Against
Lloyd Wilkie
Humanity
Mururea Atoll
Roadrunners
Canberra
New South Wales
Haydon Centre
Manuka
Kempsre
Parkes
Wagen
Wal Fastman
ABC
Dick Heming
Soldier Killed in Action in Vietnam Territory
Australian Army reports two more Fifth Battalion casualties in Phuoc Tuy Province after close enemy fire. Private Robert John Lubeke, 23, single, died from injuries. Corporal Peter O Sullivan, 21, single, wounded. Corporal John West, 23, single, evacuated after battle injuries. West, planned to marry after leaving the Army next year.
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Vietnam
Phuoc Tuy
Robert
John Lubeke
Ottaway
South Australia
Bau
Lawrence Vivianstrict
Borneo
O'Sullivan
Kuching General Eastwood
Nsw
Adelaide
Peter
John West
Ballarat
West
A L P Leader Calls for Independent Foreign Policy
Sydney rally features Federal Opposition Leader Calwell urging Australia to pursue an independent foreign policy like in World War II. He criticizes Holt for pro US stance, praises Wilson and Kennedy, and addresses conscription and Vietnam protests with thousands present and police on site.
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Sydney
Calwell
Australia
Curtin
Churchill
Middle East
Mosman
Sydney Town Hall
Whitlam
Renshaw
Holt
LBJ
Town Hall
Rusk
Australi
China
Harold Wilson
Kennedy
Missing 63 ft balloon vanishes during Australian crossing attempt
A 63 ft balloon used for a continental flight by Sydney adventurers Terry McCormack Alex Rosser and Brian McGes disappeared near Goulburn after a 14 hour test flight from Canowindra. It had travelled about 100 miles in three hours and was last seen near Taralga as temperature dropped. Search efforts failed to locate the craft or crew.
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Sydney
Goulburn
Terry McCormack
Alex Rosser
Brian McGes
Australia
Canowindis
Taralga
Wharf crisis deepens as ships delayed at British ports
Waterside workers in Sydney and Melbourne face a bleak period for the next few weeks until ships begin to arrive from clogged British ports. Other items note Tito demanding a reshuffle in Yugoslavia and possible Soviet withdrawals from Hungary. An attack on Australia would trigger a major US reaction.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Tito
Communist Party
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Australia
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R. W. Rowell
Interior
Amhony
Guasonix
Sunnay
Toviey
Tayden Centre
Happiness
A.L.P
Balf
New China News Agency
United States
North Vietnam
New China
Chou Fr-lai
People’s Republic of China
Hanoi
Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Haiphong
Suh
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Ageresean
Indo-China
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King Street
Asia
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Hammergi Rage
Tur
Red States
Hammerman
Lopen
Satement
Ceteka
Washington
Singapore
World News
Ree
Rela Mta
Nas
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Civic Centre
CTC
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GPO
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