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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 10, 1972

Page

10

Philippines Move to Adopt a Parliamentary Government

The Philippine constitutional convention voted 188 to 120 to replace the presidential system with a parliamentary form. Debates centered on Marcos potentially becoming prime minister, with talks of barring him from candidacy. Controversies include bribery allegations tied to Mrs Marcos, gambling rumors, and budget issues as delegates push toward a final document for public approval.

Manila Philippines Associated Press Marcos Mr Marcos Mares

Britain’s greed risks cutting off markets abroad

Sir Alec Douglas-Home warned that wage inflation could price Britain out of key Australian and New Zealand markets. Speaking after a tour of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, he said sentiment favors Britain but trade decisions hinge on affordability, urging a curb on inflation and a less selfish approach to maintain global influence.

London Britain Australia New Zealand Alec Douglas-Home Alec South-East Asia Ers

Riots and Troops in Karachi Over Sindhi Language Move

In Karachi violence erupts after Sind provincial assembly declares Sindhi the official language. Troops patrol streets after a day of rioting that leaves at least three dead and six injured, with four policemen hospitalized. University clashes erupt as students raid the Sindhi department. President Bhutto appeals for peace in Rawalpindi.

Karachi Pakistan Sind Karachi University Rawal

Fears rise of 200 dead in southern Japan

In southern Japan storms brought floods and landslides as rescue teams searched for victims. By mid afternoon at least 18 bodies were recovered and 81 people were missing under debris. Widespread damage to forests and crops was put at about 74 million dollars while northern Japan faced flash flood warnings.

Tokyo AAP Reuter Japan Agricultural and Forestry Ministry

Soviet arms aid pledge to Syria announced in Moscow

A joint Soviet Syrian communique released after President Assad's visit says Moscow will strengthen Syria's military potential and continue bilateral cooperation. A separate blast in Tel Aviv wounded and killed, while Beirut saw a car bombing killing Ghassan Kanafani and his niece, linked to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

Moscow Soviet Union Syria Assad Tydda Air Mint Tel Aviv Palice Evhanst Koinafanss Afirat Hetleed Wescow Ocommanio Palestine Ghassan Kanafini Kanafani Beirut

Terrorist Leaders Nabbed in West Germany Nearby Hospital

West Germany police captured two more leaders of the Baader Meinhoff group, Klaus Jouenschke aged 24 and Irmgard Moeller aged 25, amid a surge of bombings that killed four U S soldiers. Both were found with loaded pistols, near a hospital. Earlier arrests included Andreas Baader and Ulrike Meinhof.

Offenbacte West Germany Reuter Poloe Pelican Klaus Jouenschke Irmgard Moeller Baader-Meinhof Andreas Bander

Quintuplet dies as others thrive in Germany birth

In Frankfurt, West Germany, one of the quintuplets born to a three year old American mother nearly three weeks ago has died. The remaining children were reported to be doing well.

Frankfurt West Germany

New Centre Government Wins Confidence Vote in Rome

Sunday reports say Maly's new centre government, the nation's most conservative in a decade, easily won a confidence vote in the Chamber of Deputies by a wide margin. In Buenos Aires, Argentina ceded 12 acres of land at Rosario to Bolivia as its first river port, Fray. In Albany, the high court upheld New York's abortion law allowing abortions on demand in the first 24 weeks.

Rome Aapreuter Maly Centre Chamber of Deputies Aires Bolivia Fray Rosario Albany New York AAP Reuters

Former guard Edwin Grace dies after June 21 shooting rampage

CHERRY HILL New Jersey AAP Reuters reports Edwin Grace a former security guard earlier hospitalized with personal safety related wounds from a June 21 shooting rampage that killed six died yesterday. In Salt Lake City Harold Lee 73 was named the first president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by church officials.

Cherry Hill New Jersey Aapreuter Edwin Grace Salt Lake City Reuter Harold Lee Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - Day Saint

Grain Deal Shocks West Coast Market

Grain exchange reports on a three year plan in which the Soviet Union will spend about 4630 million dollars on grain from the United States. Western officials call the agreement significant for US farmers and grain trade.

San Clemente California Howe Soviet Union Othe United States

British actor Richard Turton to study at Cambridge University

AAP reports Richard Turton plans to give up acting for years to pursue education at Cambridge University. The move follows a standard report from London noting Turton will attend the university as part of a personal career shift.

London Sandie AAP Richard Turton Saya Oe Oudit Ciffird Convversity Ferverning Standard Reportol Om Frid

Howmz Company Awarded Pentagon Missile Development Contract

The Air Force awarded Howmz Corp a several-million contract to begin development of a new strategic missile for quvepatt. The agreement confirms initial funding and project start, with milestones to be outlined in forthcoming defense briefs.

Washington Sundo Howmz Company I Nerfl Fibout Sas& Million Con Dei Rissile Quvepatt

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