France’s Pacific N test condemned by world powers
International opinion sharply condemned France for its nuclear device test at Mururoa Atoll. Leaders including Australia New Zealand Japan Indonesia Canada Sweden and Chile criticized the blow to law and the Pacific peoples. Prime Minister Whitlam and opposition leaders urged strong action and immediate protest through Paris while New Zealand called for adherence to international court rulings and a halt to future tests.
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Hijacked JAL jumbo refuelled in Dubai amid demands
A Japan Airlines Boeing 747 hijacked by pro Palestinian guerrillas was refuelled in Dubai after a failed personal appeal by UAE President Sheikh Zaid bin Sultan for the release of 140 hostages. The group renamed itself The sons of the occupied territory organisation and demanded 3.5 million dollars in ransom with the request to free Kozo Okamoto. One hijacker woman died in a grenade blast and a purser was wounded. About 120 passengers and 71 crew remained aboard as negotiations continued.
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Libyan Government Resigns. Council Threatens Crisis
Cairo Sunderland page reports the Libyan government has resigned and the Revolutionary Command Council threatens to resign unless Colonel Gaddafi reconsiders his recent report. Unclear specifics and date.
Canberra woman attacked in pine forest near Dunrossil Drive
A Canberra woman was attacked while painting landscape in a pine forest near Dunrossil Drive on Saturday. She fought off her attacker and escaped unharmed. Police seek a 16 to 20 year old man with light brown hair in a faded green tracksuit driving a gold iridescent 1971-72 Falcon sedan. Det Sgt Beale CID is to be contacted at 497444.
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Garbage workers end Canberra strike in city collections
Canberra garbage collectors return to work after a strike by contractor staff halted Friday pickups in South Canberra Bowen Valley and Weston Creek. The next collection will occur tomorrow with all household waste removed from most containers except cardboard.
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Birth of Crown Prince Sonja’s son announced
Oslo report states Crown Prince Sonja of Norway gave birth to a son on Friday, the palace announcing the royal addition. The event marks a new heir in the Norwegian royal line, with details released by royal officials.
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Norway
Whitlam Urges Australians to Watch Prices After Tariff Cut
The Prime Minister appealed nationwide for all to monitor price moves and ensure tariff reductions benefit consumers. He urged reporting cases where savings are not passed on, detailing how the 25 percent tariff cut aims to lower costs and spur industrial competition while a Prices Justification Tribunal will start in ten days. ACMA pressed to exclude textiles and certain protected sectors from the cut, warning that ongoing protections could limit competitive relief.
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Australia
Former Senator Dies Heived as Minister for i From
A former senator has died amid reports he served as a minister under unclear circumstances. Authorities have not released full biographical details, and the exact role or timeline remains under investigation.
Big fight after football in PNG sparks clashes
In Port Moresby a violent post match incident erupted after a football game drawing thousands of Papuans and New Guineans into clashes. Details remain unclear as authorities investigate the riot and efforts to restore order continue.
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Teachers of English Studying Peripheral Subjects
A correspondent argues that English teachers are increasingly pulled into peripheral subjects that do not fit any core area, and the core teaching of English itself is suffering. The note appears on page 2.
Cambodia Soccer Drawn With Werthe
Cambodia soccer report notes a draw involving Werthe on page 89 of the issue. The brief item mentions the ACT as a participant or organizer and directs readers to another page for full coverage.
Daily radiation tests begin in Australia monitoring fallout
Australian scientists activated daily monitoring to track radiation fallout from the French Mururoa Atoll test. Air dust water and milk samples will be tested at 26 weather stations and sent to Melbourne for analysis before review by the Australian Radiation Advisory Council.
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Soviets Launch Craft Toward Mars on First Stage
Soviet space program moves a probe toward Mars early today as the first stage of a six month mission. Officials in Moscow said the craft departed on schedule, signaling the start of a planned interplanetary sequence.
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