GPs Propose Voluntary National Health Insurance Plan
In Brisbane and Sydney reports, doctors push a voluntary health insurance scheme with a national insurer to provide comprehensive cover for prolonged illness. Critics warn it could threaten the national health system. AMA and government voices urge caution while debating fees and implementation.
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General Practitioners Society
Po Arnold
Democratic Labour Party
Cnly Visi
Arnohl
Actuanes
Ciaserament Seleme
Australian Medical Association
AMA
Doctor to testify on imipramine birth defect claims
Sydney Sunday report says Doctor William Mc Brale will appear before a sub committee of the Australian Drug Evaluation Committee next Wednesday to detail cases linking the antidepressant imipramine to birth defects. The meeting includes Sir William Storer and Sir Rheopeth Anderson with authorities noting reports involve children in multiple nations.
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Sydney
Sundae
Willian McBrale
Drug imipramine stays on market despite deformity links
Swiss firm Ciba Geigy says imipramine will remain on sale with a warning that it should be prescribed to pregnant women only if needed. Britain reports limited limb abnormalities linked to the drug while New Zealand cites few cases as not alarming. The US FDA says it will continue to study the issue with Australian authorities.
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Basle
Aap-Reuter
Ciba- Geigy
London
Caanp- Reuter
Britain
Walchadeg Commitee On
Press Associated
McBride
Poet Richard Church Dies in Cranbrook at 7
Poet, novelist and vice president of the Royal Society of Literature, Richard Church, died at his Cranbrook home Sunday aged 7. The cause of death was not announced.
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Cranbrook
England
Richard Church
Royal Society of Literature
Doorknock Launch of ACT Heart Foundation Appeal
The newly formed ACT division of the National Heart Foundation of Australia will hold its first doorknock appeal on Sunday, April 23. Volunteers across Canberra will visit homes to raise funds for heart disease research and public awareness.
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Act
National Heart Foundation of Australia
Credibility problem for PM McMahon says DLP Focus
The Democratic Labor Party publication Focus says the Prime Minister Mr McMahon has a credibility problem due to a string of small controversies. It claims he looks inconsistent and untruthful and that he is exposing himself to excessive attacks.
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McMahon
Democratic Labor Party
Canberra
Cyprus bishops protected by former guerrilla leader
In Nicosia sources report that General Greorge Citivas, once a guerrilla figure, has placed three senior Cyprus Orthodox bishops under his protection. They had urged President Makarios to resign last week, amid ongoing tensions and a siege involving rival bishoprics and guards.
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Nicosia
AAP
Reuter
Ripeck Cypruy
Clean-up of Cooma road by Canberra group
A small team spent yesterday clearing litter from a Cooma road stretch. About 14 000 cans were collected along the Va mile area organized by Miss Arming Marrow of the Canberra Bushwalking Club. Trucks and private cars ferried trash to a collection point near the Canberra Railway Station for processing at Simsmetal Fyshwick and the ACT Bottle Exchange.
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Margot Cox
Arminel Marrow
Nigel Wace
Caro! Kiss
Cooma Road
Miss Arming] Marrow
Canberra
Canra
Simsmetal (Aust) Ply Ltd
Fyshwick
Act
PM McMahon Reflects on China Visit and Domestic Policy
Prime Minister McMahon, in a televised interview, said he would consider an invitation to visit China with utmost care and would not object to Cabinet members making official overseas trips. He defended industrial legislation, union amalgamation, and constitutional power shifts while noting poor public ratings and the potential for an election within two months. He criticized the BHP steel price rise and defended Hodges strategy as essential to economic recovery and full employment goals. He discussed the Kangaroo diplomacy with China, the Kibel brothers matter, and the possibility of rapprochement if advantageous.
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Ashes
Gps
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McMahon
HSV7
Melbourne
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Treasury
Pois
Nsw
Nimma
Miniter For Health
Kenneth Andersen Tiles
Peauwh
Teon Minster
Peking
General Practitioners
DLP
Senate
Commonwealth
Anthony
Peron
Kibel Brothers
Peacock
Australia
Africans oppose Rhodesia plan in Pearce report view
London report says Sunday Times quotes sources stating Africans would vote no on the Rhodesia settlement. The piece notes divisions among officials, with a British role likely in shaping reactions by April as Africans reportedly view Pearce Commission as a chance to resist subservience amid pressure from London and colonial leaders.
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SAP
Pearce Commissim
Reidh
Rhodesia
Sunday Times
Jim Salis
Cormie
Lal Pestree
Fenuical
Pearce
Riis
Cuntoary Dbusaen
Itv Net
Young Wile
William Heath Hospitalized After Apparent Heart Attack
Mr William Heath, father of the British Prime Minister, was rushed to hospital today following an apparent heart attack. He was reported in satisfactory condition.
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Don
Sura
Nap Reuter
William Heath
Liner Lost Near Golden Harbour in Teal Incident
A liner identified as Hibben Mueniupa, a noted vessel of Porky’s fleet, was burnt and sunk near the Golden Harbour after an incident on Sunday. All aboard were saved, with authorities reporting the situation under control.
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IAAP
Mueniupa
Porky
Kotadlas
Golden Mn
Peese Internative
Coast protest halts plan to find new dump site
Residents of the S. Coast protest a proposed garbage dump at Ratehaven prompting the Eurobodalla Shire Council to review its decision. The report notes other regional items including archives policy for Papua New Guinea and a Belfast bombing incident with casualties.
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Eurobodalla Shire
Ihs
Ratehaven
Soviet Antarctic survey completes two month program in Maacroberson Land
Moscow says Soviet scientists in Antarctica finished a two month diplorahon program in Maacroberson Land. Gevlagals biologists and surveyors reportedly mapped about facing area of obve TOMAR square miles. Teams used light aircraft and helicopters to survey what is generally considered the Australian sector.
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Soviet Union
Antarctica
Maacroberson
New York Times
Antares
Morson
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