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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1968

Page

12

Bolivian minister flees to Chile

SANTIAGO Chile Sunday AP Reuters Bolivia Interior Minister Antonio Arguedas reportedly entered Chile amid allegations his ministry sent Che Guevara diary to Havana. President Barrientos accused him of sharing the diary with Cuban officials. Chilean authorities said Arguedas and his brother crossed at Iquique and will receive special asylum considerations with deferential treatment.

Santiago Chile Aap-Reuter Bolivia Antonio Arguedas Ernesto “Che” Guevara Havana Barrientos Arguedas Guevara Interior Ministry Iqique United Press International Enrique Krauss Jaime

Iraqi coup reshapes government and Iraqi Arab relations

Iraq's bloodless coup installed Colonel Abdul Razak Al-Nayef as real ruler with General Ahmad Hassan Al-Bakr as head of state. The cabinet includes several right wing Ba'athists, raising Syria concerns as Damascus factions clash with Baghdad. The new regime vows independent policies, addresses Kurdish autonomy, and faces strain with Egypt and Syria over Israel and regional allegiances.

Arif Baghdad Abdul Razak Al-Nayef Iraq Ahmad Hassan Al-Bakr Ba'ath Al-Nayef Syria Damascus Egypt Israel Wasser Tracy

More Surgery for Miss Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor, 74, undergoing a second operation in a London hospital after a minor female ailment. Press spokesman John Springer said the actress was admitted to Fitzroy Neufield Nursing Home Wednesday and is under the care of Gordon Bourne and Burrington Cooper with anaesthetist John Middleton Price monitoring.

London Elizabeth Taylor Miss Taylor John Springer New York Fitzroy Nuffield Nursing Home Wins Gordon Bourne Burrington Cooper John Middleton Price

Aberfan mothers pressure government over tips risks

In Cardiff mothers from Aberfan whose children died in the 1966 coal tip disaster stormed a government office. They demanded the removal or permanent drainage of dangerous tips, insisting action was needed after renewed fears from recent storms. Minister George Thomas pledged immediate drainage work and further government consideration of full tip removal.

Cardiff Reuter Aberfan George Thomas Thoras Yesternity Rona Chamberlain Thomas

Priest to Join Seaside Police Full Time

Father Terrance Mangan formerly a reserve officer plans to become an armed uniformed member of Seaside police on August 1. Church authorities had ordered him to stop police work and writing a book after a Vatican representative’s visit this year.

Los Angeles Father Terrance Manegan Seaside Father Mangan Order of Oratorian Fathers Vatican

Jesuit priest seeks release to marry former dean

The Reverend Jose Mulligan, 48, a Jesuit priest and ex-dean of Fordham University’s liberal arts college for women, asks for release from vows to marry Miss Patricia Plante. Invitations were sent to fire fighters in Mulligan and Batemans Bay for an August 21 wedding in New South Wales.

New York Fordham University Jose Mulligan Batemans Bay Patricia Plante Nsw Thomas Act Bush Fire Control More College Council

Armed teen holds up St Kilda milk bar

Melbourne Sunday. An armed bandit about 16 threatened to shoot a man and a seven year old girl during a holdup at a St Kilda milk bar. After taking 21 dollars from the till he warned to shoot between the eyes if doors were touched. He wore a stocking over his head, pointed a gun at proprietor D P Hawden and Cherie Bekesi, then fled in a waiting car with another man.

Melbourne St Kilda D. P. Hawden Cherie Bekesi Mr Hawden Cherie

States Could Clash On Gas Across Borders

Melbourne reports Esso-BHP plans to sell natural gas directly to NSW industry may spark a clash between NSW and Victorian governments. Victorian Opposition Leader Mr Holding urged a national fuel policy and an intergovernmental authority to oversee interstate gas sales and transport. He noted NSW protections risk court action while Victoria pushes a Bass Strait line from Welshpool to Barry Beach to support offshore oil and gas work.

Melbourne Esso-Bhp Nsw Holding Victoria Mr Holding Gas and Electricity Act Bass Strait Naural Gap Wilcox Announ Welshpool Barry Beach

Australia warned on naval power rising in Indian Ocean

Mr B A Santamaria warned that Britain’s withdrawal from South east Asia coincides with growing naval power in the Indian Ocean and waters near Australia. He cited the Soviet Union, India and Japan expanding sea strength and stressed three national interests: coastal city safety, vital trade routes, and seabed mineral resources protection. He urged careful diplomacy to keep potential foes as allies.

B. A. Santamaria Australia Britain South-east Asia Indian Ocean Soviet Union Singapore Malaysia Austtralia Cuba Egypt India Japan Pearl Harbour

Arthritis survey highlights costs and social impact in Australia

A Melbourne doctor presented a survey on rheumatoid arthritis showing costs up to 200 dollars yearly for sufferers with limited hospital insurance. The program listed social effects, home help needs, work disruption, and reliance on non medical remedies, noting the disease is autoimmune and not clearly inherited.

Melbourne Ken Muirden University of Melbourne Ray Robinson Sutton Rheumatism Laboratory Muirden McPherson

Weather map and forecast for NSW and Victoria

A fragmented weather forecast notes a southwest near NSW and Victoria, with a cold front expected to bring brief showers and a wind change. Snow may affect the eastern highlands. reports cite Albury and other towns with gusty winds and temperatures in the 40s and 20s.

Brent Rae Nsw Victoria Taumania Rowie-East Western Australia Broad Pieve Morth-Enwl Croky Nsw

Regional fire school in Eurobodalla shire hosted by NSW committee

The Eurobodalla Shire Council has been chosen by the Bush Fire Committee of the NSW Chief Secretary's Department as one of three New South Wales shires to host a regional fire school bringing together firefighters and emergency management officials for training and coordination.

Eurobodalla Shire Bush Fire Committee The NSW Chief Secretary's Department Nsw Bex

District Radio and Canberra News Chronicle Listed Programs

A cluttered radio TV listings page shows diverse program blocks from District Radio and Canberra News. Highlights include morning segments with health, weather, and local community updates, plus Mr Pearce’s features and several Variety shows across multiple channels.

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