Rescue attempt fails for crew trapped in sunken sub
Navy divers using a diving bell failed in a second rescue attempt of four men in a 21 1/2 foot mini submarine entombed 360 feet deep in an old destroyer wreck off Key West Florida. A strong current hindered progress while two crewmen were reported in a coma from carbon dioxide buildup. Communication with entombed crew members deteriorated as efforts continued.
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Key West
Florida
Atlantic
United Press International
Key West Naval Base
John Maurer
Submarine crew in danger as gas trap endangers four men
A Smithsonian Johnson Sea Link submersible 360 feet beneath a sunken destroyer near Key West faces lethal gas after a temperature drop. Four crewmen, including pilot Jock Men vies and divers Clayton Link C Stoker and Robert Meck, have seven hours of oxygen left while two others in the forward bubble remain in contact with rescue ships. The wreck of the former USS Fred T Berry lies in Florida Keys waters, and divers from the rescue ship Tringa report the sub is wedged in the debris. The mission aims to study deep submarine operations and may test free ascent limits under dangerous conditions.
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William Smith
Associated Press
Fred T. Berry
Mexican Gulf
Key West
Florida Keys
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Tringa
Johnson Sea Link
George Griffin
Dr Griffin
Jock Menvies
Clayton Link
C. Stoker
Robert Meck
Rethink on gorge plan
Sydney reports the State Pollution Control Commission has reopened its Bunqonia Gorge limestone mining inquiry near Goulburn. It asked deferral of mining decisions until investigations finish, catching the government by surprise as Cabinet planned to consider May 25 recommendations from the commission on a cement supply scheme. Environmentalists oppose, citing scenic harm, while Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers urged safeguards and cabinet advice. The commission voted to reconsider a late National Trust submission after meeting Friday.
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Sydney
State Pollution Control Commission
Bungonia Gorge
Goulburn
Nsw
Commission
Goree
Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers
Aust) Ltd
Milo
National Trust
Brezhnev Arrives in Washington for Nixon Summit
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev lands in Washington from David, Maryland, to open a week of talks with President Nixon as the two nations concentrate on ties and nuclear weapons limits.
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Washington
Mony
Aap-Reuter
Viet Communist Party
David
Maryland
Nixon L
Attacks on Party Sparks NSW Labor Row in Sydney
The NSW Labor president Ducker warned of a secret steering committee within the party accused of plotting to seize power by moving into state and federal electorates and unions. He cited circulars claiming Senate pre selections were stripped from rank and file, and contrasted proportional representation with the former electoral college system.
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Sydney
Nsw
The
Australian Labor Party
Ducker
Labor Party
WHS
Ducker Eee
Woll
Sieering
Duegker
Levy consideration for ACT open-air cafes
Canberra's open-air cafes may face a space levy as the Department of the Capital Territory weighs a formal proposal. The minister, Mr Enderby, said the experimental use of cafe spaces shows promise and urged more development with better cooperation among participants.
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Canberra
Department of the
Capital Territory
Enderby
Budget to curb inflation in 1973 74 talks
Government urged to counter inflation through selective protection cuts and fiscal policy. Primary and manufacturing groups warned inflation could rise 10 to 12 percent with more heavy spending. Woolgrowers and Grazers Council urged support for wool, meat and grains. manufacturers pressed against wage-focused measures.
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Australian Farmers Federation
Woolgrowers and Graziera Council
Wool and Meat Producers Federation
Wheatgrowers Federation
Associated Chambers of Manufactures
National Building and Construction Council
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
Woolgrowers and Graziers Council
Australia
F. H. Lee- Steere
Lease system favoured by department official at inquiry
The Secretary of Urban and Regional Development Mr R B Landsdown argued for leasehold land in a Canberra inquiry on land tenure. He warned public authority leases avoid private discretion and urged sharing land rentals to curb large upfront costs. He suggested ballots and qualification lists to allocate residential land as part of a coordinated planning approach.
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Department of Urban and Regional Development
R. B. Landsdown
Commission of Enquiry Into
Canberra
Dispute on Sydney Waterfront Involves French Mail
A waterfront dispute in Sydney flared over an attempt to load about 20 bags of French mail onto a Spanish ship. Maritime workers and authorities clashed as the cargo transfer was interrupted, with no injuries reported and the cause listed as a protest over unloading and handling procedures.
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Sydney
Arms stockpiles rise in PNG highlands ahead of independence
Papua New Guinea reports warn weapon stockpiling and rising tribal fighting in the Western Highlands and Chimbu district as independence nears. The government committee heard conflicting views on law and order, noting youths wielding weapons and traditional leaders losing control over clashes. The findings cite kin disputes over land, potential future ownership, and growing arms as groups seek leverage before self-government.
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Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Western Highlands
Chimbu
Painting deal stalls over late offer in Brisbane
A fragmentary Brisbane item reports a $5,000 offer for a painting being deemed too late. It mentions a Dutchman, Sir-Dargie, and a lavatory object, with an additional $5,000 bid linked to selling the painting. The garbled text includes names and a delayed bid context without clear outcome.
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Brisbane
Sir — Dargie
Canberra plans more taxi licences and ballot
The Capital Territory announced ten more taxi licences to be issued under the act. A ballot will be held soon to allocate the licences, with holders moved out of the industry. The Canberra taxi fleet size will be reviewed after the Budget session, aiming to maintain the current licence to population ratio.
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Department of the Capital Territory
Canberra
New body protests at ACT rate rise
Protesters rally over proposed ACT rate hike affecting ratepayers and residents. Deadlock in Vietnam fighting continues in late May. Aboriginal population notes appear across World News pages.
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Vietnam
Whitlam Signals Conditional Support in UN Vote
Prime Minister Whitlam told Parliament that a UN General Assembly resolution, if 90 percent acceptable, should be voted for, even if not all parts are supported. Sir Alan Watt analyzes the impact of this stance on Australia’s foreign policy in context of the question from Mr Peacock.
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UN General Assembly
Whitlam
Peacock
Lib
Vic
Alan Watt
Australia
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