Kennedy assassination witnesses before grand jury in LA
Seventeen witnesses, including Rafer Johnson and Roosevelt Greer, testify to the Kennedy assassination as officials clash over evidence handling. Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, 24, remains under guard in LA County jail amid threats. Mayoral comments draw civil liberties concern while prosecutors push for airtight prosecution.
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New York
St Patrick’s Cathedral
England battles back in Test after Australia collapse
England climbed back into the Test picture as Australia slumped from 4/319, with Ian Chappell run out early and England bowlers Snow Higgs and d Oliveira taking the remaining wickets. Australia all out 357, England 0/27 when rain halted play.
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Hawke
Liberal leader elected at Queensland Liberal Party convention
Brisbane reports Eric Robinson, a Brisbane businessman, elected State Liberal Party president by the Queensland Liberal Party convention. He said he would work with De Hartwig as immediate past president. Also mentions test cricket delay and scores in a separate brief.
Whitlam backs Victorian ALP changes
In Melbourne the Federal Opposition leader Whitlam backed Victorian ALP reform proposals at the State Conference in Collingwood Town Hall. He urged selection of election candidates by a four to three electorate panel and emphasized involving white collar workers and unions, warning the Gorton government was weak as Labor seeks broad support.
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Violence at Renault factory near Paris sparks clashes
Police and demonstrators clashed at the Renault car factory in Flins as students and workers attempted to re occupy the facility. Several thousand protesters attacked a police cordon with stones and bolts, prompting teargas grenades. The confrontation occurred amid tense pre election atmosphere with Gaullists and Leftists preparing for a major contest.
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Gorton outlines hawkish stance on Vietnam and Australian aid
Prime Minister Gorton reaffirmed Australia’s resolve in Vietnam during a Tan Son Nhut airport address. He warned Hanoi against undermining peace while praising South Vietnam’s leadership, constitution, and national reconciliation efforts. He indicated the US withdrawal would not trigger a guaranteed Australian military presence.
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Saigon Attack Forces Gorton to Leave Capital
Australian Prime Minister Gorton evacuated from Saigon after a heavy Viet Cong rocket attack damaged the South Vietnamese presidential residence and other sites. At least 74 civilians were killed and 340 wounded in Saigon since May 5, with ongoing street fighting near the presidential palace. Gorton met Thieu and Huong and planned further visits as security tightened. In Paris, talks between North Vietnam and the United States remained stubborn, with Hanoi resisting American pressure on Laos and bombing limits.
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Australia appoints ambassadors to Russia and Turkey
External Affairs Minister Mr Hasluck announced new postings for Australia. P. J Blakeney, formerly Ambassador to Germany, becomes Ambassador to Russia replacing J. B. Rowland. Vice Admiral Sir Alan McNicoll becomes Australia’s first Ambassador to Turkey. Ankara embassy established in April.
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Alan McNicoll
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Thirteen Knights and Two Dames in Queen's Birthday Honours
Thirteen knights and two dames were named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List including Mrs Zara Holt wife of the late Prime Minister. Senator Dorothy Tangney of Western Australia was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire. Lionel Rose the world bantamweight champion from Victoria became an MBE for services to sport. Pastor Douglas Nicholls of No Victoria was promoted from an MBE to the OBE. Professor Kay Chauncy Masterman, former associate professor of classics at the ANU, was made a ...
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Lionel Rose
Victoria
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Zara Kate Holt
Toorak
Dorothy Margaret Tangney
Australian honors list honors reforms for public service
Lionel Rose MBE for education and literature service. Rolf Harris born in Perth receives MHE. New knights include KCMG George Nicklin premier 1957 68. DBE Zara Holt for public service. tangney WA for parliament and community service. Denham Henry knight KBE for political service. Oppermann and Adamson receive knight bachelor and dental services. Dougherty for Civil Defence. Lees Stening for St John of Jerusalem. Edgar Tee for amateur sport.
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George Grafton Lees Stening
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Pangu Pati Pushes Three Stage Path to PNG Freedom
The Pangu Pati urged Papua New Guinea progress in three stages. The House of Assembly was told that home rule should come immediately, followed by self-government and independence later. Mr J R Fraser predicted pension increases in the next Budget.
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Three Spies and the Third Man in Paper Review
Dr T B Millar examines the backgrounds of Philby Burgess and Maclean, the spies whose activities compromised British and Allied agents. He reviews Philby and The Third Man. Patricia Hewitt, Cambridge student, discusses rising violence in British student protests and potential implications.
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Religion themed books sent to high schools query
The Victorian Education Department faces questions over why books with strong religious content were distributed to high schools. The notice, appearing across pages 12 to 34, references sections on courts honours lists pop culture TV arts church services gardening cryptic crossword and financial and sport pages with classifieds and real estate listings.
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