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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1968
Page
1
Sydney Tuesday report says two Snowy Mountains highways were blocked by snow drifts last night. Monaro Highway between Nimmi tabel and Bombala and Snowy Mountains table between tabel and Bega were closed briefly, reopened this afternoon. Police advised drivers to use wheel chains tonight on the routes.
A high pressure system should lift temperatures in the ACT with dry sunny skies and light winds. Canberra expected to avoid NSW winter weather while Sydney endures cold wet conditions and strong winds, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Snow depths are reported at Thredbo Village 33 inches, Kiandra 12 inches, Charlotte Pass 46 inches, and Cal 19 inches.
Wijha Brigadier General Nawawi Alief stated the Indonesian Army has not sent four fresh battalions to West Timor and that forces in the territory have not been reinforced. He refuted a report by Antara News Agency about troop movements.
The Commonwealth Government will boost air and sea patrols to stop foreign boats from fishing inside the 12 mile limit and claim exclusive rights to sedentary species including clams from the continental shelf. Prime Minister Gorton announced after an urgent review across External Affairs Defence and Primary Industry.
Major General Robert F. Worley Deputy Commander of the US 7th Air Force was killed when his RF-4C photo reconnaissance aircraft was shot down by enemy ground fire sixty five miles northwest of Da Nang. Worley aged 48 played a key role directing bombing in North and South Vietnam and was the third general killed in action in the war.
Australian import figures show 1967 68 Japanese cars entered at 35 615 up from 17 836 the year before. Total car imports reached 45 135 up 21 557 from the prior year with value rising from 30 1 million to 47 5 million. Italian imports more than doubled to 4 031 German imports almost doubled to 3 267 British imports fell to 1 286 while American imports rose to 314.
The Soviet Union announces large scale military exercises with rear support troops and reservists across western regions as Prague prepares talks. The jet politburo is reportedly leaving Russia, signaling gravity of Czech liberal reforms and Moscow effort to keep Czechoslovakia in the Soviet camp. Reuter reports Prague sources say troops are finally withdrawing from Czech territory after earlier demands for talks.
Prague reports say a Soviet note repeats demands to station divisions along the Czechoslovak West German border, claiming Prague and the army weakened Warsaw Pact defences and threatens socialist security, while Dubcek leadership faces pressure to align with Moscow. The note cites a gap in Pact defences and notes talks on home soil with six member delegations.
In Warsaw informed sources say Soviet Army combat equipment has been observed along Poland's southern border with Czechoslovakia. AP reported pocket launchers and other equipment were seen. Over the weekend observers spotted what appeared to be a troop communications center guarded by soldiers armed with submachine guns in the same area.
Commonwealth Avenue and London Circuit will shut at 7am to allow the Parkes Way interchange project. About 25 000 daily commuters affected as Commonwealth Avenue closes six months and London Circuit nine months. A six lane detour plus a two lane secondary route set up, with parking and bus route changes. weather could delay.
The former Anglican minister turning Roman Catholic states he sees no religion and told reporters yesterday. The report appears on page 3 with brief notes on religious reform and ministerial questions.
Labor MLA H F Jensen will not stand for either leadership or deputy leadership as NSW Labor faces a vacancy after J B Renshaw's resignation for ill health. Deputy leader P D Hills is a definite candidate, with Renshaw to be replaced at a special meeting next Tuesday. Premier Askin regrets Renshaw's resignation.
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