Nixon Eyes Major Pullout From Vietnam By 1970
President Nixon signaled a broad plan for disengagement in Vietnam hoping to withdraw at least 200000 American troops by the end of 1970. He cited a timetable similar to Clifford's plan for 190000 by year end and all ground troops by 1970, noting current combat totals among about 53850 servicemen in the region.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Mr Clifford
Vietom
Vicong
Nixon to Clifford Clashes Over War Timetable and Policy
President argues Clifford’s timetable is unlikely given past defence record. He notes 50,000 casualties and high losses during the five year Defence tenure, cites policy shifts including withdrawals, and hints a new provisional revolutionary government in South Vietnam. Discussion covers Paris developments and Vietnam readiness.
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Ford
Hhis
Defence
L Youll
Paris
Clifford
Wwe
Nile
Meixan
South
Vietnam
Lyneham School Fire Destroys Lyneham Prima School
A fire broke out around 12 13 am at Lyneham Prima School as fire brigades from many stations battled to control it. Eyewitnesses described flames engulfing the two storey building including infants and primary classrooms and administration areas with smoke drifting over the neighbourhood. Police investigate arson as possible cause while fire crews work to contain the blaze.
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Lyneham Prima School
Fae
Thehnd
CT Fire Brigade
Hist
J. Mundy
Tremors in Victoria and NSW Shake Southern Regions
Turmoil spread across Victoria and nearby New South Wales with a quake at 9 16 pm described as a strong tremor. Reports cite damage to walls crockery and shelves while witnesses in Melbourne suburbs and Canberra note shaking and a windlike roar. Official monitoring from the Australian National University notes a three minute primary spike followed by after shocks. A Braddon resident said their building shuddered moments earlier.
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Elbourne
Victoria
Southern
New South Wales
Wacrizal
Bort
Daleton
Gunning
Harvey Bone
Univrsity
Department of Seophysics
Cure Cong
Braddon
Canberra ‘Times
Australian opposition leader warns over Vietnam policy shift
Bir Whitlam, leader of the opposition, describes Australia’s policy on Vietnam as irresponsible and argues that the government plans to hand Phuc Tuy province to South Vietnam. He condemns expanding American withdrawal and asserts Australia should retain independent objectives rather than defer to Washington.
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Bir
Whitlam
Phasc Tuy
Australia
Phioe
Cliford
Vietnam
Nixon
Fredthing
Woden Police Station Tender Sets 252000 Contract
Canberra plans a new Woden Valley police station with a 252000 contract for the town center site. The two story facility will include a reception, muster room, and 50 initial staff, operating 24 hours, with future expansion to Manning and Weston Creek.
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Woden Valley
den Town
Phillip
We Nation Capital Development
Warren Valley
Brand
Civic
Woden
Anita Siinn
Bel Cone
Weston Creek
Canberra
Yinik
Plans for New CSIRO Headquaters Building
The NCPC announced a two story CSIRO national headquarters on Limewone Avenue near Campbell High School. Minister Anthony said construction would begin soon with about 19 months to complete and transfer staff from Melbourne by December 1971. The building will house around 19 staff.
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A_mociel
The
CSIRO
Limestone Avenue
Campbell High School
NCPC
Clira (Australia) Ltd
Abott South
Melbourne
Australia stands firm on Asia defence after five power talks
Australia refused to shift its 1971 defence commitments amid the five power conference in Canberra. Prime Minister Gorton reaffirmed policy in parliament as Malaysia and Singapore left Canberra disappointed by Australia’s neutrality in the Malaysia Philippines dispute. Leaders warned of renewed pressure as talks adjourned for 12 months amid uncertain prospects.
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Malaysia-Singapore
Australia
Canberra
Gorton
House of Representatives
Kuala Lumpur
Singapore
Malaysia
Sabai
Tun
West Malaysia
Poteresy
MT Faithall
Freeth
Ausra
Australian leaders press for firmer lines on defence
An Australian Prime Minister speech at a five power conference sparked concern among Singapore and Malaysian leaders over Australia’s defence role. Kuala Lumpur and Singapore questioned Australia’s automatic commitment and emphasized Malaysia and Singapore desire for a unified air command structure and careful handling of regional tensions.
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Australia
Mvetsinns
Dng
Fairhall
Malysia Sineapore
Nn Dence
Malai
Singapore
Zentand
Actors charged over play lines in Melbourne theatre
In Melbourne two actors from the play Boys in the Band were summoned on obscenity charges after a performance at the Playbox Theatre Exhibition Street. John Krummel and Charles Lines faced notices for allegedly obscene language. detectives said they had not watched the show prior to filing. If convicted, penalties could reach fifty pounds.
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Melbourne
Exhibition Street
Sions
Makina Lag
Keni
Bindzink
Manesing
Asice Services
Coronyher
Amy
Sydney
Canberra
Krinnet
Gary van Exmondy
Harry M. Miller
Jims
Hons
van Eyntond
Abraham
Siamp
Smd
Tell
Banbeary
Fmm
Canberra ballet company formed with guest artists
A new Canberra ballet company emerges during a promotional period featuring professional ducks and members of the Australian Ballet and Sestling. Guest artist Joma Savole appears as part of a planned academy in the ACT, organized with the Ari Saint CF Aust FACE division in cooperation with local groups.
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Canberra
Balle Nd Sestling
Ad Gieldr
Joma Savole
Act
Ip Tho
Ari Saint CF
Ful Sagt
Rockefeller tour halted amid terror threat in Paraguay
In Asuncion on Friday, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller postponed the tour amid threats of major civil unrest. Report cites a terrorist attack in Momavideo at a General Motors plant and references Rockefeller's planned four South American tours for President Nixon.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
New York
Nel 4Ort Rockefeller
Post-Pond
Vie
Decaive
Major
Flating
Momavideo
General Motors
Momievideo
Mir Rockefelier Fies
Exzil
South America
Nixon
Union Refuses to Pay Fine and Inquest Findings
The Victorian Franch is to the Australian Meat Industry Employees. Untom refuses to pay a fine of 3500 for contempt of court. Inquest report by Mr Tobsoite SM delivers findings on the death of a couple found on Page 10 for April 8.
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Curt Pace
Tobsoite
Tortured Greece and Greek artists in exile noted
The item reports on Greek prisoners facing torture in Greece under fear and medieval cruelty, notes the arrest of a correspondent and mentions analyst Pericles Koroyessit. It references Alan Fitzgerald and artist William Papas with origins in Soul Africa and Greece.
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Pericles Koroyessit
Ike
Pili
Greece
Tunkil Ho
Tung Juila
Alice
Uifolds
Alan Fitzgerald
Praine
William Papas
Papas
Africa
Ana
Britain
Theodorers Eventu
Ani
Patienien Cartonist
Theodore Mikes
Aea
Fragments on Baptism and Scriptural References
Readable fragments discuss baptism by sprinkling and immersion, citing Bible verses from Acts 2 38 Colossians 2 12 and Romans 6 and referencing a church community center. The text blends archaic phrasing with quotations and garbled OCR style, mentioning prophets, teachers, and ritual practice.
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Malaya
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Tat
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Malay Peninsula
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North
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Inister
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Ballet For
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