Belgrade bans meetings after riots
Belgrade authorities impose a ban on all manifestations and gatherings after two days of student protests at Belgrade University. An early morning statement cites "irresponsible elements" behind Sunday and Monday demonstrations, which caused injuries and extensive property damage totaling over 1.5 million dinars. The protests demand equality, unemployment solutions, and democracy within society and the Communist Party.
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Rival Students Clash in Rome and Turin Violence
In Rome and Turin rival leftist and rightist students clashed on the fourth day of campus unrest linked to extremist occupations. Leftist students in Rome urged an intensified struggle against the government of the bosses after riot police dispersed the Rome University occupation.
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Protest at Oxford University Sealed by Student Sit In
About 300 undergraduates besieged Oxford University administration offices demanding political freedom. They forced open heavy gates and organized a protest sit in against a ban on political leaflets distribution.
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ROW OVER ANZUS WHITLAM AND PM CLASH ON PACT
In a House clash Prime Minister Gorton and Opposition Leader Whitlam debated ANZUS scope and Australia’s rights and obligations. Whitlam accused Gorton of vague defence policy, while Gorton argued for continued US engagement and non-Pacific extensions. Gorton travels to Singapore Malaysia and Southeast Asia. censure talk plans loom.
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Call for official inquiry into ASIO bugging allegations
Federal MP Dr Cairns in Yarra pushes for an official inquiry into claims that the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation monitored conversations involving conscientious objectors. He says witnesses will prove ASIO reported a chat between him and Dennis ODonnell, while the Attorney General denies tapping. Cairns criticizes lack of direct answers and warns witnesses could be endangered without safeguards.
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Israeli airstrikes pound Jordanian artillery on eve of war anniversary
Late Tuesday from Tel Aviv the Associated Press says warplanes swept the River Jordan to strike Arab artillery as Israel marked the first anniversary of Middle East wars. The Israeli army reports three civilians killed by shelling at several border kibbutzim, with at least eight others wounded.
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Senate backs abolition of death penalty in Federal Territories
The Senate passed an Opposition Member's Bill to abolish capital punishment in Commonwealth law by a 4 vote margin. It would replace executions with life imprisonment for most offenses, while murder treason and two onboard aircraft offences remain punishable by death. The measure awaits House approval and debate is unlikely in the Budget session. Senator Cohen led the bill, with support from Senator Prowse and others, asserting the move would steer states toward abolition.
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Riot at Fremantle Gaol Leaves 3 Prisoners Shot
Fremantle Gaol faced a 500 prisoner riot as Special Air Service troops were deployed after inmates refused to return to cells. Three prisoners were shot while attempting to scale the exercise-yard wall. two warders injured and a police constable knocked unconscious. Reports say six prisoners treated. riot sparked by contaminated meat and cell shortages amid crowd outside. Premier Brand ordered emergency measures during cabinet session.
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Riot at Western Australian gaol prompts riot squad deployment
Late tonight SAS troops and scores of police stood by outside the gaol to quell a possible mass breakout after prisoners began a sit-in strike over food. The protest escalated with rocks shoes and tea hurled at warders amid riot control measures. Eighty staff and 40 police with tear gas inside the prison, another 70 on standby outside, while officials assess severe measures.
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Death of former PM Sir Walter Wash in Wellington
Sir Walter Wash former Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand died in Wellington hospital aged 86 after a long illness. He led the country from 1957 to 1960 and had long been a prominent figure in the Labour movement.
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Canberra Weston Creek suburbs named after leaders and tribal ties
Forty Canberra suburbs announced by Minister for the Interior Mr Nixon include Weston Creek areas Pisher and Waramanga. Belconnen names honour Prime Ministers James Scullin Earle Page Andrew Fisher Sir Joseph Cook and Justice Latham, with Captain Cook as discoverer. Higgins honors Henry Bournes Higgins.
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Change by Whitlam at Victorian ALP conference
The Leader of the Labor Federal Opposition Mr Whitlam will attend the Victorian ALP branch conference next weekend. He will announce his about face on boycotting the branch at the regular Parliamentary caucus meeting today.
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Helicopter Down Near Fairbairn Repaired Then Flown
An Iroquois helicopter from No 9 Squadron RAAF suffered a forced landing about four miles south of a location. The helicopter was repaired and later flown back to Fairbairn.
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Pensioner Health Plan Referendum Endorsed by AMA
The American Medical Association adopts a pensioner health plan in a self-rule referendum. Details indicate government involvement and potential changes to seniors’ medical coverage. Names and dates are unclear from the fragments, but the action centers on pensioner health benefits and policy direction.
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