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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 13, 1972

Page

12

Italian woman hijacks Alitalia jet to Munich

A middle aged Italian woman Mire Alia Laven faced an examining magistrate in Munich on charges of hijacking an Alitalia flight from Rome to Milan. She produced a Beretta pistol, ordered the pilot to divert to Germany, then freed 37 passengers after landing. She stated the act was to protest her sister’s treatment in Rome and related her sister Crestina Lanzeri to a psychiatric clinic escape.

Munich Mire Alia Laven Homsewife Alitalia Catanelle Rome Milan Germany Munnich Air Crestina Lanzeri Colosseum

Turkish purge on forces detains 68 officers and ranks

Ankara reports 47 officers and 21 other ranks detained or dismissed for aiding the Turkish People's Liberation Army a left wing group blamed for kidnappings bank robberies and the martial law declaration last April. The official release cites arms supply and a jail escape involvement.

Ankaka Aap-Reuter Turkish People’s Liberaen Army General Staff Headquarters Lets

McCloskey Drops Out of Republican Presidential Race

Paul McCloskey, antiwar Republican congressman and Nixon critic, quits the presidential race citing lack of funds and need to focus on his House duties. Withdrawal leaves John Ashbrook as the sole GOP challenger to President Nixon after McCloskey won 11 percent in New Hampshire. Nixon led with 69 percent and Ashbrook 10 percent.

Washington Paul Metloskee Nixon Republican Party Slatinum Briday Congress Malest McCluskey House of Representatives MeCluskey John Ashbrook Ohio Niven McCloskey New Hampshire Ashbrook

Weather sketch shows high pressure over Baght region and ACT fine, showers noted

A high pressure system centred near the Baght extends southeast toward Australia and the Tasman Sea. A westerly air stream south of the ridge brings a mild shower along the coast with the ACT region forecast to remain fine for the next several days. Overnight cloud develops in eastern areas with light drizzle possible, and a few showers expected along the southern coastline.

Act McIme Drisehe Canberra Sam Casherra Binley Rifin Temas Horth Eid South Coast Fae Lim Ted Lev

Pearce commission returns to Britain after Rhodesia inquiry

The Pearce commission, led by Lord Pearce, returned to Britain after two months testing black and white support for the Anglo-Rhodesian settlement terms. African opposition and violence followed the January arrival, with 14 Africans killed in four towns. Pearce said processing the evidence has been challenging and hard work. a report to Britain is due in the month’s second half.

Salisbury Aap-Reuter Pearce Commission Britain Lord Pearce Rhodesia

Waldheim returns from South Africa on South-West Africa talks

UN Secretary-General Waldheim flew back from South Africa and said any next steps in the South-West Africa dispute depend on the Security Council. He met with representatives of various ethnic and political groups and with Prime Minister Vorster, reporting no agreement yet on recommendations. The council had asked him to initiate contacts with all parties to enable self determination and independence.

United — Nations AAP Dr Waldheim South Africa South-West Africa Counc Associated Press Mem Bers Worsler Security Council Dr Waldheiny

District radio and TV listings and program notes

A dense collage of district radio and television listings, schedules, and program notes. It lists channel and show names such as Morning Comment Keera Times and Canberra on the Line, various Luncheon and Variety segments, rural and market reports, a health and wellness segment, Trotting and Western horse racing features, and a slate of entertainment programs with times and generic descriptors. The fragmentary text names several programs, hosts, and regional focuses, reflecting a local broadcast guide with ad-like elements and miscellaneous notices.

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