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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1965
Page
1
Pasadena California Friday AAP Reuters reports Mariner 4 images teased a smooth Martian surface and possible signs of activity. Scientists and the public debated whether the photos prove life on Mars while experts noted magnetic and atmospheric clues.
A fragmented OCR passage describes image data from Mariner 4 to Tidbinhilla with Rewres sent to Veendema California for computer translation. It notes each figure forming dots and lines to create a picture, a center line delivering brightness levels from 0 to 63 with 63 representing a bright feature.
The Tidbinbilla station will continue tracking the Mariner spacecraft for another 19 days. Engineers report data transmission timing and signal strength, noting a two minute and 3 second per-picture transmission pace and the mission’s ongoing progress.
An unclear report notes a Brisbane station scene with a space project Way 72KASO and a car chase along the Bruce Highway. It mentions a commander from Hawker de Havilland and a Toowoomba manager fined for dangerous driving.
Minister for External Affairs Hasluck warned of a long war with no immediate peace prospect in Vietnam. He spoke in Devonport Tasmania stressing Australia aims to press for negotiations only after actions to deter aggression.
The AWU declares a break with Labor as a State conference debates union funding. Officials fear continued factional strain and rising costs as the AWU seeks to preserve independence while ALP allows affiliation changes. The issue centers on fees and the impact on party unity and regional representation.
The Australian Workers Union Federal executive in Sydney authorised Shute ranch to decide on affiliation as Hawke backs law reform. The ALP faces internal tension with the WA State executive as talks surface about implementing ACT reform. A spokesman notes cross party talks while cabinet members consider next steps and a joint government announcement is anticipated.
Harriman cabled from Moscow that his three hour meeting with Kosygin yielded significant information and a possible new initiative from Washington. He plans another meeting next week while Washington and Moscow keep silent on details. Officials see potential for improved US Soviet relations though Vietnam negotiations remain uncertain.
British sources report President Ho Chi Minh invited Dr Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana to visit Hanoi or send an envoy as part of an effort to dialogue with key leaders. Officials noted U S Vietnam policy moves and a Commonwealth peace mission previously led by Britain.
The Vietnamese government urges U S Defense Secretary McNamara to increase American forces in Vietnam as heavy fighting continues around Da Nang and north of Saigon. Prime figures Nguyen Van Thieu and Nguyen Cao Ky present the request during McNamara’s visit. no specific troop number is demanded.
A late ceremony at the shipyard honored visiting official Mr Charles Veryard and Mr Waller. Attendees included Mr Jon Staval and other representatives as the commission and Austral Mist were noted in attendance.
A compact mention outlines an official drought review, notes on TREC relevance, and a Saturday feature lineup. It references R. M. Ansett's comments flagging TREC prospects and hints at pages covering Indian women and a turf guide.
Jubilation as HMAS Sidney sinks the Hariolomeo offshore while Australia welcomes diplomatic ties with the United States. Colonel Harrison becomes commander of the Royal Military College. Canberra considers rent relief for government housing as wartime shortages rise. Cold week with 16.2 degrees low. RMC Rugby declines. Federal Golf Cup sealed with 74 by Ryan and Ward.
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