Fence-mending mission tests McMahon inAsia tour
Singapore arrival marks start of a delicate three nation swing As Australia seeks to repair strained ties with Malaysia and renews talk with Indonesia and Singapore On arrival in Kuala Lumpur Mr McMahon faced pressure from Malaysians over past policy shifts and the Straits of Malacca dispute While in Singapore he touted close bilateral ties noting expanding trade private investment and a stable five power defence arrangement Melbourne framed interviews as potentially altering ANZUK treaty content but officials stressed the substance over wording and said the pact remains a practical basis for negotiations
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Barnard slams McMahon five power pact remark
In Jakarta Barnard criticizes McMahon as making a diplomatic blunder over the five power defence pact linking Australia Britain Singapore Malaysia and New Zealand. He arrives in Jakarta for a five day visit and says the PM’s gaffe forces an awkward back track to recover lost ground.
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General Lavelle Relieved Of Command In 1972
The New York Times reports General John Lavelle, commander of US air forces in Southeast Asia, was relieved and requested retirement. White House approves retirement with lieutenant general rank, the first time such action has occurred. Sources say Lavelle ordered bombing raids on airfields radar and missile sites during early 1972 despite restrictions tied to Hanoi's buildup.
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Australia signals gradual China shift amid Taiwan issues
The Minister for National Affairs argued recognition of the People's Republic of China was only a matter of time but tied to settling Taiwan. He detailed difficulties in engaging with China and contended that recognition is not essential to keeping contacts between the two nations, in a speech on China and the World Community.
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Hundreds missing after Black Hills flood in Rapid City
Rapid City faced a flood disaster as 164 bodies were recovered and about 500 people remained missing after a wall of water destroyed homes and caravans. Rescue efforts paused, then resumed at dawn as the flood subsided. Authorities warned it would take weeks to recover all victims amid extensive damage and power outages.
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Canberra Long Weekend Tourist Influx Dips From Last Year
A Tourism Bureau spokesman said arrivals to Canberra during the first two days of the long weekend were down from the previous year. On Saturday ACT welcomed 6,107 adults versus 8,630 in the prior year, and yesterday saw 4,597 arrivals compared with 4,764 last year.
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DLP Pushes Australia Wide Strike Ban Bill
Sydney Sunday report says the DLP will move legislation to ban all political strikes and stoppages in Australia. Senator Kane, the party's federal secretary, told the annual conference the bill would target non industrial action and impose heavy penalties on unions and officials. He notes recent railway and oil disputes plus waterside workers as examples and links the plan to 1947 laws used against a proposed rocket range. The bill would also curb price rises by firms tied to union consent awards, to be raised in the next Parliament session if the government does not act.
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Chinese attack at Stockholm talks shocks environmental forum
At the environmental conference in Stockholm China attacks the US over Vietnam and US bombers reportedly knock out South Vietnam's largest power plant. In England the US presidential adviser shows a lead of 43 money with seven wide. Australia tests at Old Trafford. Queensland Australia rules team defeats ACT at Manuka Oval. Also TV guide and wedding notices appear on back pages.
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Opium Seizure by Thai Police and US Agents
Thai police and United States narcotics agents seized 3,674 kilograms of raw opium in a northern Thailand tok. The seizure was announced today by police sources, highlighting cross border cooperation in drug enforcement.
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Fire at Manuka Oval scorches stand during football match
A fire behind a concrete stand at Manuka Oval during a football match Saturday was believed caused by children lighting fireworks. No stand damage occurred. Canberra Fire Brigade attended 13 minor fires between 4 pm Saturday and 4 pm yesterday, higher than last year due to drought and lack of rain. Damaged at Highgate Restaurant estimated $3,000 from a fat boilover ignition. Apex fireworks display planned at Canberra Showground 4 pm and 7 pm as a community event.
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