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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1968
Page
17
The World Council of Churches report presented at Uppsala calls for renewal to meet modern woes. It says power from business and military groups must be challenged and the church must be where people live amid rapid industrialisation and urbanisation.
Peter Finch, the Australian actor, says he intends to wed Eleths-Rurelt, whom he met four years ago in the West Indies. The report cites him speaking in Rome, noting his past marriages and current plans for a new union.
The St Lawrence Seaway reopened to ocean and Great Lakes traffic for the first time in over three weeks as a nationwide shipping strike ended in Ottawa. The stoppage disrupted export freight, forced land and rail transport, and prompted warnings that foreign customers may lose faith in the Seaway. A 19 percent across the board pay increase was approved by workers who voted overwhelmingly to return.
The Duke of Edinburgh will visit flood hit areas in South West England to inspect damage as 38 army teams restore bridges and roads. Rain subsided but Midlands and London regions saw new hazards for motorists. 250000 cars evacuated from London and other areas amid ongoing repairs and rescue operations. Local officials push back against dramatic flood depictions while Britain seeking to protect tourist trade. Bristol police battled food and cigarette scavenging at a flood tip with health warnings issued over contaminated supplies.
Richard Nixon warned that the Johnson Administration plan for a 30 percent travel tax on American tourists could endanger the dollar by hurting sterling. He argued that if Americans stay home, Britain would suffer most as the pound is a key defense of the American dollar in Europe. Congress wrestles with the proposal as leaders debate Senate hearings and House actions shifting to a watered-down tax on overseas air tickets and adjusted exemptions.
AAP report states Democrat Michael V. Distille, ex-governor of Ohio, said he will nominate Senator Edward Kennedy for the presidential candidacy at the August national convention. Distille claimed Kennedy would excite Americans, but offered no confirmation from Kennedy or his associates.
United Press International reports that Mao Zedong’s purge and the cultural revolution shifted control of the party toward the army. Provisional provincial committees, created by Mao, place army officers atop local power blocs amid factional tensions. The split includes revolutionary groups, bureaucrats, and the military led by Lin Biao, signaling a deep power contest within the party.
West German Foreign Minister Brandt urged maintaining detente with the Soviet Union, rebuking defense minister's doubts about its viability. He cited unacceptable demands including recognition of East Germany and West Berlin status as key obstacles to any Soviet dialogue.
A Clayton Missouri court found a male party guilty after a jury recommended a substantial fine in a divorce dispute. The case involved allegations of misconduct while a court official was cited. Testimony linked a man named Jean Shelby of Poplar Bluff Missouri to meetings in hotels with Shelby as key figures.
London reports indicate complaints describe revolting conditions at borstal facilities and gaol cells. Investigators examine alleged unsanitary plumbing, overcrowding, and foul air as youths aged 18 to 21 await placement, with officials pledging action to improve hygiene and safety.
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