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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1968

Page

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Nixon replies to war taunts amid Vietnam talks

Former Vice-President Richard Nixon breaks silence on Vietnam to address opponents who accuse him of favoring an escalation. In a Mutual Broadcasting interview he defends negotiations and urges reassessment of strategy, saying the United States must apply more emphasis to military aspects while pressing for settlement in Paris.

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Fragmented Late News Item in Uneven Text

A garbled late news snippet shows scattered letters and partial words. The readable parts mention dates, locations, and people in a disjointed sequence, offering no clear events or outcomes to summarize into a coherent report.

Cotter Dam water plan draws mixed recreation proposal

The ACT Institute division proposes taking Cotter Dam out of Canberra’s water system and opening the lower Cotter catchment for picnicking camping and sightseeing. A planned advisory committee will study policy while authorities weigh open water recreation at Cotter Dam despite water-supply concerns.

ACT Bpresters Cotter Cantra Auistrahi Foresters ACT Divisian Canberra Nixon Geraite Dr Proven

Thai based jets for Malaysia to be withdrawn from Ubon

Australia plans the withdrawal of eight Sabre jets from Ubon Thailand within two months to consolidate RA A F air power at Butterworth Malaysia and to prepare for Mirage replacements. The move follows talks with Thailand Malaysia and the United States and aims to maintain regional readiness.

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Dam remains 60 feet down at big NSW irrigation dam

The Big MIA dam near Ya and backstop of NSW irrigation areas sits 60 feet below full with 817,000 acre feet capacity. Spillway area reports water level at 60 feet with a full end September target. Officials say about 20 inches of rain in coming weeks are needed to fill the plant before irrigation season.

Venturvinjuch Pam Nsw Bee NSW Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission

Soviets press Czech crisis via Warsaw conference letter

A Warsaw conference of Soviet bloc leaders produced a communique on Czechoslovakia’s liberalisation drive. The message, not fully disclosed, discussed subversion and the buildup of Soviet, Hungarian, Polish, East German and Bulgarian forces near Czechoslovakia. It noted 16,000 Soviet troops in Czechoslovakia with 4,800 vehicles and 40 aircraft, and indicated delays in troop withdrawal.

Warsaw Czechoslovakia Tony Bulgaria Hungary East Germany Poland Soviet Union Brechnev Kosygin Czechnebiyakia Eller Prague

Mon Ash Marked Flag Act Spurs Richmond Day Hospital Appeal

A flag marked Mon ash was found after being left atop a pole near the Australian flag, bearing the message Mon ash supports Richmond Day Hospital Appeal. Police called it senseless and idiotic, with an estimated value of 20 pounds. A second tag appeared on a Princes Gate Building brick wall, attached by Monash students overnight seeking a three hour shift to aid the hospital rebuild.

Ulam Spm Department of the Interior Richmond Day Hospital Princes Gate Flinders Street Swanston Street Melbourne Monash Siun

Double shooting at a homestead near Michelago leaves man dead

A man was shot dead and a woman wounded in a two person shooting at a homestead west of Michelago, about 30 miles west of Canberra. Police searched for a man who fled the scene as nearby residents were evacuated. The female victim was taken to hospital. her condition was not disclosed. An ambulance rushed the injured woman to Queanbeyan M hospital for treatment.

Michelago Canberra Earle Welay Ier Aig Michelatowne ACT Frile Queanbeyan Chun Quicanhesen Meppial Sana Thar Yamer

Evasion of duty alleged in rubber duties case

A Japanese firm is accused of evading 10728 in duties payable on synthetic rubber not imported into Australia. Page 3 reports the allegation as part of a broader market and trade update. The note notes the potential fiscal impact and ongoing inquiries.

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Canberra tourist maids debate stirs city planning

ACT Advisory Council member Vibert pushes a motion to recruit information maids for Canberra streets, proposing permit for food sales and hotel lobbies while promoting tourism. Debate includes attire guidelines for maids and a push for seven support staff for the Tourist Bureau.

Vibert ACT Cil Canberra

Philippines urged to break diplomatic ties with Malaya

Manila reports President Marono pushes Foreign Policy Council toward immediate break of relations with Malaya. The council met through the night as Representative Manuel Enverwit urged the government to sever ties and revert to a firm stance with Malaysia.

Manila Marono Malaya Counsil Philippines

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