Canberra Times looks at post redistribution election timing
The Canberra Times weighs redistribution effects on parties and the likely election timing. It suggests the Country Party loses ground while Labor fares well, Liberals feel disappointed, and Prime Minister Gorton may call a late year election to cement leadership and secure a mandate ahead of the next due date.
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Liberal leadership and Gorton face election timing questions
The piece argues Liberal discontent and support for Fairhall push the prime ministership, while Gorton seeks an early election to secure leadership. It contends Labour trails and any delay risks a weak recovery, criticizes phase elections as party maneuvering, and urges elections to reflect the voters’ will.
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Mr Gorton
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France's Couve de Murville Narrowly Wins Paris Seat
The article reviews Couve de Murville's icy reputation and Gaullist credentials as he rises from diplomat to France's Prime Minister in 1966. It highlights his restraint, long service as Foreign Affairs Minister, and shift to Finance Minister amid student protests, plus his election in Champs Elysees.
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Maurice Couve de Murville
Georges Pompidou
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Egypt
United States
West Germany
Pompidou
Pean Economic Community
EEC
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Middle East
London
Europe
Ofcial
Paris
Champs Elysees
Michel Debre
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Nuclear Arms Talks Between Powers Open Path to Limits
The United States and the Soviet Union agreed to discuss major arms race limits and pursue the Non-Proliferation Treaty with broader controls. Analysts consider chances of success uncertain as India and Japan demand linked armament curbs. leaders acknowledge that strict unrestrained weapon development cannot guarantee security.
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India
Japan
America
Russia
Sweden
Nuclear arms talks and the race for control explained
Mr Hunter of the London School of Economics analyzes US Soviet efforts to limit missiles and inspect compliance. He notes the challenge of parity versus superiority, the enduring objection to inspections, and how political will and a calmer climate could push progress toward a broader nonproliferation framework while reshaping regional power dynamics in Asia, including India and China.
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