Furore over sale of arms in Britain and Empire
London reports a government move to tighten controls on arms sales to South Africa sparked widespread criticism. Foreign Minister Alec Douglas-Home signaled no final decision yet, delaying action for further consultations with Commonwealth nations. Opposition demanded firm tests of the policy as Prime Minister Heath faced pressure in Parliament.
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London
South Africa
Alec Douglas Home
Commonwealth Na Tons
Snooth Afser
Wales
Ritain
United Dotiane
Representa
Lord Caraton
Samefih Ct Tha
Gmiernplaterd
Simomlown
Lok Ad Brent
Steet
Meth
Heath
Ales Davila Hani
Frywever
Tilburn
Alec
Pinal
Leshal
East Hont
South Amer
Meath
Nashan
Commonwealth
Vorster
Crain
Britain's treasurer dies in bead attack
Britain's treasurer dies after a gun attack in London as the Conservative government struggles to form a new ministry. The incident follows Prime Minister Harold Wilson's resignation and the party's shift to appoint a new chancellor.
Fragmented OCR Summary in a Historical Paper
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Mataungan MP Arrest Leads Jungle Op to Displace Group
In Rabaul on Tuesday the Mataungan Association chief Oscar Fatmur and Mataungan supporters were involved in a government action. Police moved into the Mataungan homeland at Rokopa, dispersing residents, detaining leaders, and seizing weapons and looted supplies during a large patrol. About 2,000 members reportedly faced eviction from 15,000 acres. several officials, including association president Me Durnien Korekay and vice-president Daniel Rumet, were among those driven away to a distant location as police tightened control.
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Wngane
Rangle
Olloway
I' Anice Holies Dogs
MYLO
Wiedom
Elvis
Serio
Mataungan Associaton
Me Durnien Korekay
Daniel Rumet
Michael Toliman
Matthias Toliman
Hughes Quiet P N G Visit and Call-Out Decision
An unpublicised Papua New Guinea visit by Attorney-General Hughes preceded a Cabinet decision to place Troops of the Pacific Islands Regiment on call to help maintain order in the Gazelle Peninsula amid land disputes. Ministers had earlier feared violence against Europeans and displaced police duties during Prime Minister Gorton’s visit.
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Papua New Guinea
Hughes
Pacific Islands
Garette Peninsula
Ni Hughes
Pat Havel
Fweedny
Gorton
Rabbit
Iiae
Gazelle Peninsula
Oil dispute stalls as tanker drivers meet in Melbourne
Talks on a 15 percent rise over three years collapsed in Melbourne after unions reportedly rejected the offer. Conciliator Clarkson flew to Nowra for talks with Sir Richard Kirby as tanker drivers across states weigh strikes. NSW drivers move to halt work over nonpayment, while Canberra and NSW crews respond differently. Oil firms pose ex gratia payments, labelled by TWU leaders as blackmail.
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E. J. Clarkson
Nowra
Commonwealth Cone and Arbitration Commission
Richard Kirby
Clarkson
ACTU
R. 5
Richard
Nsw
Sydney
Thero
Victor
Oil industry dispute sparks nationwide transport pause
Melbourne employers offered raises of 7 and 3 dollars weekly for fitters and a 5.20 weekly raise for plant helpers, with extra annual leave and overtime protections. Unions resisted, demanding higher current-rate increases and broader benefits. Across states, many tanker drivers stopped work, disrupting petrol and goods movement as Sydney remains dry and services strain under the stoppage.
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Melbourne
Perth
Brisbane
Transport Workers Union
Sydney
Petra
Saul
Tacitte Cecapatem
Bua
Uncompromising Attitude in Arbitration Dispute
The text notes a deteriorating supply situation and unions showing a harsh attitude, with references to full arbitration under Section 34 of the Conciliator and Arbitration Act. Companies consent to reference while preserving rights, highlighting public interest in complex issues.
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Hawke
Dairy Farmers strike over over‑award pay in Canberra
About 50 Dairy Farmers Co operative Ltd workers, members of the Australian Workers Union, began a 48 hour strike at 4 30 pm after their demand for a $5 over‑award payment was refused. They warned of further action and picketed the Canberra plant to press the claim. Meanwhile talks involved the NSW Milk Carters Union and potential delays in deliveries.
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Dairy Farmers Co-operative Ltd
Canberra
Australian Workers Union
Dairy Farmers Management
Milk
J. Ice Carters
Nsw
Fannecy
Rusk
Deliverien
Bete Operat Sociay Hyve Soci BM
Canbera
Foud “Slenpt Ls" Scopy
Demace
Hil Anid
Hhis
Tipping Out of Character Marks Australian Tourism Policy
Senator Wright urged the Australian Federation of Travel Agents to discourage tipping as part of preparing Australia for growth in tourism. He noted tipping is uncommon in Australia and urged educational visits to promote seeing Australia first, aiming to lift tourism earnings to 300 million dollars a year by 1975. The talk was at Port Macquarie with a Canberra speech copy released.
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Wright
Australian Federation of Travel Agents
Port Macquarie
Canberra
Australia
Europe
America
Airways
Induny
Asra
Public meetings urged by council and rights spotlight
Council calls for public participation at meetings amid land rights debates and suburban protest waves. Nixon remarks on global balance reference ties to Soviet arms build up, while Ford Australia unveils a 545 unit expansion plan aimed at making it the top vehicle producer in the country. Pam Kilborn sets a sprint hurdle record at Kanban event.
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Nixon
Americs Mae
Soviet Arma
Egypt
Ford Motor Company of Australia
W. C. Bourke
Australis
Pam Kilborn
Australia
Ames
Bea
Youths clash with police near KU city. one killed
In Lawrence Kansas a youth was shot to death and another wounded in the leg during clashes with police near the University of Kansas. A policeman was injured in the confrontation between a crowd of youths and officers late Tuesday night.
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Lawrence
Kansas
University of Kansas
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