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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1967
Page
11
The Canberra Times urges a cooling off in the post office dispute and praises a government statement open to negotiations on Saturday work. It warns unions against disruption, notes possible five day week talks, and highlights management and union conservatism hindering adaptation to changing public needs.
The halt disrupts 1,500 ships monthly and 18 percent of world trade, prompting North European shipping conferences to impose surcharges up to 174 percent for India and Pakistan and 5 percent for Australia. Australia risks grain trade gains, while Egypt faces lost Canal dues of about 200 million dollars and postponed expansion works. Alternative routes, including CENTO rail, loom as substitutes if the canal remains closed.
The article outlines how the canal shutdown redirects world tankers and dry cargo ships via Cape routes to Europe and Asia. It notes South Africa ports gaining bunkering business and mentions Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and East London benefiting. It also describes altered oil flows, rising freight rates, and new supplier patterns involving Iran, Venezuela, Nigeria, Kuwait, and Libya, with Japan seeking steady supplies.
IR Vice-Marshal Ky quits the bid for Vietnam's presidency in favor of Gen Thieu. United States influence looms as the military unity and civilian progress threaten under current regime. General Minh seeks a comeback, winning Assembly approval but faces military opposition and uncertain candidacy.
Geoffrey Saver argues for a Swedish style freedom of information principle where government data must be disclosed to the public on request, subject to defense and diplomacy exceptions. He questions withholding abattoirs reports and mental health studies, urges privacy limits, and envisions a bargain where government and people share all information.
A letter questions Senator Gorton's sharing of figures in 1965 Year Book data, arguing that university and college faculties differ in mission and degree types. The writer asserts Australian and Swedish faculties are largely equivalent, with changing paths between colleges and faculties mirroring university transitions, and contends Year Book figures are unreliable for comparisons. The piece cites Arthur Keastley on equal opportunities and accuses media of misrepresentation.
Readers debate a United Nations peace force for Vietnam and the costs of war. Peter Samuels critiques Felix Greene's Vietnam book as biased while urging free nations to fund a strong UN force to prevent future conflicts. A. Pete Braddon accuses misattributed remarks, and Mark J. Posa defends party campaign finances in South Australia.
Elizabeth Taylor of South Yarra writes that Britain should recognize Rhodesia’s independence and end the Magnilllique Channel blockade. She argues the Beira oil embargo harms Britain’s moral standing and undermines open waterways amid Arab Israeli tensions.
A reader letter mocks a respondent for claiming a diverse group of 22 people. the writer notes only 13 nationalities present with four English speakers. The letter mentions the United Panel ing Service as an example with nine nationalities out of twelve and only one English speaker, underscoring a local discussion on language and identity.
A visiting envoy called on Lady Cerailaett at the royal residence, delivering a formal audience and discussing matters of state. The exchange highlighted ongoing relations between the regnal court and foreign dignitaries.
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