Australia faces Vietnam role review amid rising commitments
Prime Minister Holt signals a broad budget review of defence duties in Vietnam arguing Australia should pause before expanding forces. He notes five years since instructors first went to Vietnam and two years since the battalion deployed, with plans including infantry, civilian aid teams, and multiple RAAF squadrons. He questions aims, warns against simply increasing troops, and urges a political settlement that secures regional stability. The piece weighs bombing, reconstruction failures, and Canberra Canberras within legal bounds, calling for prudent balance with allies and national interests.
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United States
Europe
Holt
Vietnam
Australia
South-east
Peking
Malaysia
United Kingdom
Pole
America
Notth Vietnam
Hanoi
Hmas Hobart
Britain
east-of-Suez
Oil Race in Siberia Spurs Vast Soviet Pipeline Plan
From Tyumen in western Siberia to Western Europe a 24 000 mile pipeline is proposed to ship 10 000 million cubic metres of methane a year. Japan, Germany and American contractors are linked to the project as Russia seeks to diversify fuel supplies with a massive oil and gas surge amid harsh living conditions, limited housing, and strained infrastructure.
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Tyumen
Sibena
Europe
Tallat
Auvrian
West Germuny
Soviet Union
Nakhodka
Sei
Japan
Siberia
Russia
Gubkin
Sum
Wales
Ukraine
Gramme
Cabiinet
Nefregansk
Getoner
Oikhoar
Resu
Svat Retail Nework
Tabolsk
Noth
Commissarias
Baku
Talaria
Ttmn
Surgut
Rim
Tisheen
Huente
Novosibirsk
Finland
Ural Mountains
Komsamolsk
Amur
Soviet Far East
Foshores
BUI
Citizen army victory shapes Israel defense lessons
The piece argues Australia sympathized with Israel during the Arab alliance war, praising Israel’s rapid six day victory. It traces Israel’s citizen army roots to Hagana and British wartime service, describes universal service for men and women, and highlights the Swiss-style militia system as a political and moral strength fostering national unity and resolve.
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Israel
Australia
Tseael
League of Nations
Lewys Andrews
Nazareth
Syria
Hagana
Bil Hugacy
Ethiopia
Burma
Orde Wingale
Incomplete Quote Sparks Debate on U S Ties
Professor J D B Miller, writing in Meangin, asserts increasing connections with the United States and opportunities to influence America through open society, while suggesting Americans are eroding influence.
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United States
America
J.D. B. Miller
Meangin
Australian Influence Sparks Uproar in US
President returns from Hawaii with Australian Ambassador Keithi Waller amid protests at Washington airport. Crowds jeer as supporters and critics clash over the growing US Australia alignment. Observers note ad campaigns and media influence fueling tension while business leaders fear the “She’ll be right” ethos may hurt efficiency and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Keithi Waller
Washington
Syndon
Uhay
Kat
Holt
Billy ‘Teo
Dad
Dave
Australian Ideas Stir Uproar in U S Corporate and Cultural Scene
A US corporate leader warns that Australian business practices threaten America’s whale economy and heritage as Australian firms expand domestically. Senator Lynquist calls Aussie firms Trojan horses and warns of cultural spillover into sports and entertainment. Public sentiment shows resentment of Australian dominance, with critics lamenting lost American identity and media influence.
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Hardee
Squeex
Snr
J. Florid Lynquist
Capital Hill
Lynquist
Onle
Patriordc
Letters to the Editor on University Entrance Connection
Thomas Mautner argues that maintaining a link between secondary education and university entrance is essential to equal opportunity. He critiques Senator Gorton’s claims on education spending, warns against widening gaps if entrance becomes detached, and cites Australia’s university metrics to support a reform preserving access for all socioeconomic groups. He contends reforms should avoid harsher inequalities.
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Gorson
Prempe
Futhelleve St
Univers Enhrance
Sehinoh
Bo Ie University
Govlons
Uble
Sim
Emi
Gorin Ren
University Tidente
Australia
Durie
Siveden
Hue Anthorn
Mars
Nyatel
Fens
Uerobedy
Svih Gree
Thomas Mautner
Delays in nurse registration certificates in ACT cited
A Canberra Times note questions delays in issuing nurse registration certificates in the Australian Capital Territory. The writer lists officials including Mr JR Priser Ming, Mr A D Fraser, and Mrs A Bataan, noting frustration with the Advisory Council and urging action to expedite Canberra and NSW registrations for a daughter. The letter implies possible responsibility for the delay lies with a senior nurse registration official, while stating the official acted with sincerity to expedite the matter.
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Canberra
Times of Hine
Jr, Priser
Ming
A. D. Fraser
A. Bataan
Vontraviras
Nsw
South Australia
Forthie
A.D. Free
Dateatno
Sfirses Registralinn
Governor General Hosts Ed ward Clark at St Johns Church
The Governor General and Lady Casey attended a divine service at St Johns Church, Reid, on Saturday afternoon. Ambassador Edward Clark of the USA and Mrs Clark were guests, with Mrs Sutherland and Margaret Sutherlandy noted as leaving Government House afterward.
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Siberian
Kyril Tidmarsh
Moscow
Middle East
Tha ‘Times
London
Homsomolsk
By Richard Foot
Switzerland
Hiller
Mussolini
Nhan
Sign
Eloise T. Quincy Cubor Adams
Boston
Ned Kelly
Mer
Quincy’ Cabol Adams
Harold
Lodge
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