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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 16, 1975

Page

12

Vietnam seizes Khmer isles near Cambodia in clashes

Vietnamese forces reportedly seized islands in the Gulf of Thailand near Cambodia as part of escalating clashes with Khmer Rouge. US officials said Vietnams bombed areas along the border while Cambodians reported continued hostilities for months, with both sides accusing the other of aggression. The group of ten low-lying islands lies close to the coast, previously under South Vietnamese and Cambodian control.

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Thai marine police seek release of 18 captives

Thai marine police pursue return of 18 fishermen captured by a Cambodian-registered boat during a cross border incident as authorities report the capture near Kok Kud Island off Trang province. Cambodian and Thai military contacts are engaged to secure their safe release in the tense regional stand off.

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Franco's monarchy plan rejected in Lisbon

The heir of the last King of Spain publicly rejected General Franco's succession order. In a strong challenge he attacked Franco's rule as cumbersome and power driven. Spanish dissidents in Washington and Barcelona figures met in Lisbon to discuss the crisis, signaling rising tensions with Madrid as the Portuguese regime shifts.

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Teply to Amin Negotiations Mention Six Demands

Fragmented text describes a dispute involving Wilson of Teply and Amin with references to death, an official, and a nine or six demands set by President Amin. It mentions sparing a person named Hill, expulsion of an individual, and propaganda concerns around Berlin and Usands.

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Brezhnev Signals New Weapons Type Amid Nuclear Debate

In Moscow, Brezhnev described possibilities of a new category of weapons beyond nuclear arms. He warned Western powers against pursuing exclusive advances in destructive technology and urged scientists to balance progress with humanity. The remarks, delivered Friday, touched on strategic arms and the need for broader international dialogue to avoid a renewed arms race.

Moscow Me Brezhnev

Regional elections begin in Italy amid uncertain outcomes

In Rome on Sunday regional polls opened across Italy amid a volatile race. Analysts expect a shift to the left, with Prime Ministerial implications possible depending on regional results. Voter turnout and party performance remain key factors shaping the national political landscape.

Rome Italy

Soviets go to polls in vast election day

Soviet citizens nationwide vote for 15 republic parliaments and local councils. About 2.2 million electors participate, selecting candidates for the Supreme Soviet and provincial bodies within the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Local councils and regional authorities will be chosen across the republics and enclaves.

Moscow Soviet Union

Plot to kill de Gaulle blamed on CIA plan

Chicago sources say CIA involvement was alleged in a plan by French dissidents to assassinate General de Gaulle. The plan described a handshaked delivery of poison at a reception, with no proof President Johnson knew of it. Details place the discussion in the mid 1960s amid French political turmoil.

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Wellington to visit Waterloo as 19th century echoes

An aged reminiscence recalls the 1815 Battle of Waterloo and notes a modern Duke of Wellington visiting Waterloo to mark the historic site. The piece mentions Napoleon Bonaparte, the 1818 campaign, and a formal opening related to the Wellington legacy.

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Old silver found in ancient treasure tale

A cryptic report from London describes secret long held silver treasure unearthed in a distant site. Archaeologists fear the discovery may rewrite local antiquity history as experts piece together the relics and their origins at a major museum.

Belfast shooting wounds several in Belfast incident

In a Belfast Sunday report, a string of shooting incidents injured multiple people. Details are limited as officials investigate the causes and circumstances surrounding the violence in the city.

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Fragmented international briefs mix crime war and science

Sunday reports from London and Daytona Beach summarize a rape conviction in a family case, radiation leaks triggering plant shutdowns in Tokyo era, and tense diplomatic talks between the United States and Europe. The notes touch on political prisoners in Gaza and a hijacked hideout near Rome as global events unfold with limited detail.

New York Arrests After Flight From Cuba

New York received a man who arrived on a Taft flight from Cuba via North Vietnam with unclear origins. He was detained by FBI agents upon arrival and charged with offenses tied to Jersey authorities.

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