UK seeks end to Biafran war with Lagos talks
London reports that Commonwealth Office plans fresh proposals to halt Nigeria Biafra hostilities. Baron Shepherd travels to Lagos to deliver Wilson’s letter in reply to General Gowon. Details scarce, but aims include a ceasefire and new peace talks following Kampala and Kampala related discussions.
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London
Aap-Reuter
Lagos
Commonwealth Office
Bard Shepherd
Siste
Jabitns Gowen
Wilsom
Searchers Find Boy Andrew Ruitey Near Brisbane
A four year old boy, Andrew Ruitey, was found late tonight after more than 100 police and volunteers searched thick forest plantation across several thousand acres. The boy wandered from his western Brisbane home this afternoon with his four month old labrador.
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Brisbane
Nin
Andrew Ruitey
Late News Free Car for Corporal Trent Grall
Arrest warrant issued for car thief. Corporal Trent Grall receives a free $1,800 Vietnam era car from GMAC after a tie up with Bulleen. Tonight Corral trail noted.
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Trent Grall
Bulleen
Corral Trail
Vietnam
GMAC
A tubful of trouble for Mrs Thompson
Mrs Thompson reports dirtying of baby clothes after washing them in a shandy contaminated machine connected to Canberra utilities. The basin shows red water and gritty sediment while other garments turn brown and stained. A Department of Works employee warned the issue was severe in past washouts. Mrs Thompson seeks compensation for ruined clothing and potential skin irritation to her three month old.
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Canberra
Lesley Omprod
Ale
Gar
Hughes
Department of Works
Thompson House
Thompson
Department of the Interior
Joe
Gregory
Jastiat
Talks on Nauru phosphate yield and industry plans
President DeRoburt of Nauru said in Melbourne that he will discuss with Australia a higher phosphate output next financial year to offset this year’s drop caused by bad weather. A new corporation would oversee industry and related interests while aiming to build domestic shipping, fishing, and tourism, with long term plans as phosphate reserves decline in about 25 years.
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Melbourne
Hammer DeRobert
Nunn
Commonwealth
Provident DeRoburt
DeRobert
Australia
Duskiey
Hobart Repairs In Subic Bay After Gulf Incident
HMAS Hobart arrived at Subic Bay Philippines for repairs after suffering over 200 holes and casualties from a misdirected American attack in the Tonkin Gulf. Two sailors were killed and seven wounded. bodies to be flown to Australia. Officials in Canberra and Manila conveyed condolences and noted Hobart’s resilience amid the incident.
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Tonkin Gulf
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Australian Navy Department
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Australia
Naval Board
Navid Board
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W. F. Bringle
Mohart
Pink pond at Anzac Parade may be dye prank
The water in the pond at Anzac Parade’s centre has been pink since Tuesday. The Department of Work suspects Candy crystals or a dye used by a prankster caused the color. Unless the tint is harmful, the pond will stay pink until its periodic cleaning next week.
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Anzac Parade
Department of Work
Hanoi pressurises Paris talks with US war aims
North Vietnam attacked the United States during the ninth session of Paris talks, arguing good faith and denouncing US bombing. U S envoy Harriman pressed for peace on Geneva accords while Thuy cited intensified raids and troop movements. Senator Brooke warned concrete escalation could derail negotiations.
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North Vietnam
United States
W. Averell Harriman
Vietnam
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Xuan Thuy
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L. Thuy
Panhandle
Saigor
Thuy
Washington
Edward Brooke
Senate
Brooke
Massachusetts
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Laos
North
Marines repulse Khe Sanh attack routs North Vietnamese
US spokesmen said Marines beat back a second North Vietnamese assault on Khe Sanh. A Marine battalion nine miles from the base endured mortar fire and dawn fighting as the enemy retreated. Casualties stood at 11 killed and 39 wounded for the 4th Regiment, 3rd Division, with ongoing bombardment from air, artillery, and helicopters. A 14 year old, Tran Van Son, reportedly surrendered after a large operation. Australian and New Zealand troops seized weapons from Viet Cong camps west of Nui Dat. Page 5 and page 24 noted internal South Vietnamese issues and North Vietnamese morale.
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Khe Sanh
4Th Regment
Der
Tran van Son
Ani
Pope S
New Zealand
Nu Dat Lak
4Th
Royal Australian Regiment New Zealand
Anzac
Nui Dinh
Nui Thi
Washurton
NZ Government freezes prices amid court ruling
New Zealand government announces price freezes following Arbitration Court rejection of a general wage rise. The move aims to curb inflation after a 27 year halt on similar increases. Page seven reports broader political tensions and related domestic measures.
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New Zealand
Motor cyclist breaks leg in Kent Street collision
A motor cyclist was admitted to Canberra Community after falling from a fee cycle and being struck by a car near the Royal Mint in Kent Street late last night. The incident involved a bicycle and car, with workers woken by the crash and the rider sustaining a leg fracture.
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Canberra
Pita
Kent Street
Royal Mint
Frigid vigil for land rights protest at Parliament Garden
About 60 protesting students and Father Bunyan lit torches near Parkes Place as MP Gordon Bryant urged action on Aborigines land rights amid a 24 hour vigil. The group pressed delays in delivering rights, carrying placards and planning lobbying efforts to pressure Parliament.
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Gordon Bryant
Parkes Place
Canherra
Father Bunyan
Wentworth
Conservatiom
Ryan
Grou ‘Espomsit
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