Inquiry ordered into Army deaths in Vietnam mines
The Australian government ordered an inquiry into the deaths of four soldiers wounded in two mine incidents in Vietnam. An Army spokesman said precautions were taken and it was unclear if mines were Australian made. The minister, Mr Fraser, noted some details would remain classified. The probe will be conducted in Vietnam with results reported promptly.
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Fraser
Vietnam
Ling
Australia
Jassipic
Canberra
Terrence James Renshaw
Wanegaratta
Victoria
Royal Australian Engineers
Luther Siegfried Scempel
Phuor Tuy
Army
Bowen
Holt
Renshaw
J. Renshaw
Yester
Terry
HMAS
Voyager
Jervis
Mr Bay
Voyager hearing to begin soon in Royal Commission
The Attorney General named three judges for the Voyager disaster inquiry into the HMAS Melbourne collision. The panel includes Chief Justice Thelsonsten of Tasmania, Sir Stanley Burbury, and Justice Lucas. The commission will probe alleged evidence about Captain D H Stevens and P T Cabban, amid fresh accidents involving Australian mines in Vietnam and the Voyager sinking in 1964.
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Bowen
Royal Commission
Hmas Melbourne
Jess
Lib
Vic
P. T. Cabban
APUAM
Justice of
Tasmania
Stanley Burbury
Les Asprey
Nswiantain
Stevens
Carlier
Duncan Stevens
Turkey Sides With Arabs in Middle East Crisis
The Egyptian newspaper Al Ahram, cited by UPI, reports Turkey has sided with Arab states amid the Israel crisis. It notes Turkey would not permit US bases to be used against the Arabs, cites Adana air base, and mentions a Turkish military buildup including warships to pass through the Bosporus and Dardanelles in response to Soviet moves and NATO ties.
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Turkey
al Ahram
Israel
Adana
Francis Gary Powers
UPI
al Abram
Bosporus
Dardan
Syria
NATO
Fewer students sit for ACT senior exams this year
ACT figures show a 25 percent drop in Leaving Certificate sitters versus 1965, with ACT Education officials citing cost and time to extend study as factors. Night classes also shrink while clerical exam enrollments rise slightly. A Canberra protest march highlights broader education concerns.
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G. F. Wynn
Nsw
Crenger
Berra High School
G. Evans
Act
Canberra
Wynn
J. P. Harkins
nom-Crown Solicitor's Office
Phillip Street
Sydney
Mike Davies
San Diego
California
Protest Walker Details Terrorism and Sixth Fleet Manoeuvre
Mr Davies recalls a year since terrorists attacked Melbourne and notes a Melbourne Saigon reference while discussing a protest walk. The account covers US Sixth Fleet activity near Admiral Martin, including ships Saratoga America Little Rock Galveston and multiple destroyers and aircraft in a tense Middle East context. The fleet totals about 50 ships 25 000 men and 200 aircraft.
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Davies
Melbourne
Hej
Saigon
Nam
Censors Ban Festival Film Sparks Debate in Canberra
Canberra Times reports a censorship row over a festival film with Sir Stephen criticizing the Censorship Board. The debate centers on cuts and what constitutes filth while a university audience and ambassadors weigh in. A unrelated Vietnam death is noted, highlighting wartime context.
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Coonney
Stephen Roberts
Sion
Sydney
Stephen
Melbourne
Rose Bay
Canberra Times
Japan
Vietnam
Canberra-Yass
Intrepid Carrier Passes Toward Suez Canal
An American aircraft carrier Intrepid will move through the Suez Canal later today from the Mediterranean toward the Red Sea. A U S spokesman refused to disclose the carrier’s destination.
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Suef Nero
ANP Reuter
Carriey
Intrepid
Suez Canal
Mediterranean
Red Sea
United States
Soviet warships head for Egypt
Soviet warships, some carrying missiles, move from the Black Sea through the Bosporus toward the Mediterranean. Up to 20 ships expected, seen as a counter to the US Sixth Fleet and British units near the Middle East. A task force with the carrier America is off Crete and another off the Israeli coast.
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Ankara
Bosporus
Black Sea
Mediterranean
Middle East
Egypt
Nasser
Israel
Tiran Straits
America
Crete
Ships divert around Cape to dodge Suez crisis
Sydney reports show at least three Australian freighters rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid the Suez crisis, with three to five more expected. The Megantic, a Shaw Savill refrigerator ship, is among them, incurring about 12 500 dollars per diversion. The Achille Lauro liner carrying 1400 Australians is due to pass Suez tomorrow.
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Sydney
Australia
Cape of Good Hope
Shaw Savill
Megantic
London
Achille Lauro
Europe
Britain
Suez Canal
Flotta Lauro
Melbourne
Suez
Britain and World News Highlights From The Paper
The issue reports Britain’s bid for the Common Market drawing criticism and a French envoy urging patience while De Gaulle resists immediate talks. It notes civil tensions in Nigeria with the Eastern Region governor’s swearing in, and safety cautions on road design. Other items include Victoria traffic penalties under review and Woolworths buying the Melbourne Foays group for about 5 to 6 million dollars.
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de Gaulle
France
Britain
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Aeran
Signy Eee E Nena
Saratoga
Wael Annalertan Enlaul
Hmas Veyneer
Cairo
PIS
Semih Gunver
Mohamed Hassan
Gulf Aqaba
Russia
Craagar
Mr Gun
Fp, T. P. Burt
Philip Jeffrey
Tnree Cono Chine Ae
Saeapyous
Dp Tek
the Maditacen Mane
Reeenee Geneween
Meoney Re Egba
Little Rock
Galveston
Ismanel
United Press International
Dardanelles
King Hussein
Jordan
Bea
Commonwealth
Nigera
Enugu
Woolworths
Melbourne Foays Group
Roche
Drysdale
Gang Gang
Daily Exc
Sat. Sun
Adelaide
Perth
Ansett-Ana
Northbourne Avenue
Canberra City
ACI
GPO
Doveres
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