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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 30, 1968

Page

14

Nasser near death feared after brain surgery

A Sunday People report claims President Nasser of Egypt has only three months to live unless he undergoes dangerous brain surgery. The article cites an unnamed Arab diplomat in Cairo and Russian doctors who allegedly warned him, said to have advised stopping smoking. Nasser arrived in Russia for medical treatment amid diabetes complications.

Tondon Nasser Egypt The People Moscow Alo Uugs Russia Cairo AL Abram

Scientific research funds cut in Defense review

Washington reports the Defense Department must curtail funds for non urgent research abroad including Australia. Dr John Foster told the House committee US government funds for foreign projects could be limited to urgent needs. A prior probe questioned financing for Australian studies on Aboriginal teeth and jaws.

Washington Defence Department Australia John Foster Pentagon House of Representatives United States France

Siamese Twin Separated in Tampa After Infant Dies

In Tampa, doctors separated conjoined Siamese twins, one three days old, after one infant died. The surviving infant was reported in good condition. Doctors said the twins shared small heart blood vessels and a short intestinal tract.

Tampa Florida

Vietcong Attack Hits US Air Base At Tuy Hoa

Vietcong guerrillas raided the Tuy Hoa base 240 miles northeast of Saigon, destroying two C-130 transports and damaging an F-100 Super Sabre. US military police fought attackers as more Air Force and Army assets reported heavy clashes in the An Hoa and Da Nang areas amid ongoing Tet-related offensives.

Saigon Wax Tuy How Banon Tuy Hoa Central Highlands

Radar blips blamed on misidentification in Viet war raid

An official report details a night raid near the DMZ in which a US patrol boat PCF-19 was sunk and the HMS Hobart and USS Boston were hit by rockets. Five American and two Australian sailors died as radar and communications failures led to allied ships being mistaken for enemy aircraft during the raid.

Saigon Boston Dmz Sill Investi

Talks on base Udorn airfield attack prompt Thai US talks

Thai and United States officials hold high level discussions after Friday’s guerrilla attack on Udorn airbase. The US Embassy said patrols are screening approaches to the base as air operations against North Vietnam are flown from Udorn.

Bangkok United States Thailand Udorn Tha Tdora North Vietnam Udora

Peace first aim says Humphrey

Vice-President Hubert Humphrey said his first aim if elected president in November would be to restore peace in Vietnam. He spoke at a Los Angeles Town Hall event, outlining a platform for the 1964 campaign and urging world disarmament to free resources for global poverty and development.

Los Angeles Humphy Vietnam Sena California Everett’ Dirksen Illinois Chicago Robert F. Ing Sessions Iine Nelton Ing Nori Vietnam Juuire Humphrey Florida Miami Beach

Death of heart man shocks family in brief notice

A British heart transplant patient died eight hours after surgery. The patient was 48 year old accountant Gerdi Forde. Doctors aimed to save his life but reports indicate the death followed a difficult operation and was not unexpected.

Lumpur Britain Gerdi Forde Priday

Anti-Maoists Reach Canton in China Turmoil

AP reports anti-Maoist violence expanding from southern provinces into northern China with warnings of state collapse. North China troops move into Canton ending much of the fighting, while provincial editorials claim mass killings and civil war amid Red Guard clashes across Kwans i and neighboring areas.

Hong Kong China Kweichow Henan Associated Press Hong Rene China Moving Post Soutern Canton New Kweichow Honangcovinciall Chin Lin Shao-chi Mao Tsefone Ching’ Khrthchey Lin Mong Can Kwanest Prevince North Viet Mam Suppor Ere Chirman Kwangs Vietnam Sue Maya Lie Kwangst

Skindiver Clamped By Giant Shark In California

Frank Logan, 25, a Californa skindiver, reported a shark bit his chest back and shoulders while swimming in 18 feet of water near Bodega Bay. He sustained 48 wounds and was rescued by three companions after the creature released its grip.

Bodegabat California Eta Net Seyterday Frank Logan Hospital Duthoniies Logan Ubon

Indiana Police Hunt Snipers Amid City Riots Fueling Tensions

Reports from Gary Indiana describe a night of violence with sniping looting and clashes between police and Black militants. A curfew was imposed by Mayor Richard Hatchet as curfew hours began and National Guard units were deployed to restore order after multiple injuries and property damage across Cleveland Grand Rapids and Toledo area spillovers.

Hing Cleveland East Side Gary Indiana Monay Reuter Ingetaten Richard Hatcher Grand Rapids Michigan Ohio National Guard

Indian news agencies strike in sympathy with workers

New Delhi reports staff at Press Trust of India and United News of India will strike for 24 hours in solidarity with newspaper employees. The action comes after a five day protest demanding non journalist workers receive an award.

Reuter Press Trust of India United News of India

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