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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 18, 1968

Page

12

Man with new heart returns home after transplant

Cape Town report on Dr Philip Blaiberg, the world’s first heart transplant survivor, 75 days after surgery. He rests in his own flat in Wynberg, will require ongoing medical care, daily tablets, and thrice weekly hospital blood tests. His doctor notes continuing infection risk reduction at home.

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Vatican says no firm change on Catholic Masonry ban

Vatican denies plans for broad changes to centuries old rule forbidding Catholics from joining Masonic orders while signaling possible country level exemptions. Sources note US Britain and some states may allow Catholics to be Masons without excommunication, but European Grand Orient Masonry remains forbidden.

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Last Chance for Senator Kennedy in 1968 Race

James Reston surveys Kennedy’s faltering political standing as he weighs a presidential bid. He faces McCarthyism, youthful appeal erosion, and waning party support, with Oregon and California offers shaping a possible comeback while risks split votes and a fracturing Democratic Party.

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Moslems slain in East Java violence according to army report

Forty members of the Orthodox Moslem Scholars party were killed in a wave of violence in East Java Indonesia the armed forces news agency said. Party secretary general Jusuf Hassim presented a list of the dead on Friday in a report carried Sunday.

Diakarta Aap-Reuter Moslem Scholars Party Indonesia East Java Indonesian Armed Forces Jusuf Hassim

Johnson vows victory in Vietnam with limited troop rise

President Johnson pledged U S victory in Vietnam at the conference table and on the battlefield, signaling a moderate troop increase perhaps around 10 000 men. A substantial cut in civilian agents and major federal spending reductions were also anticipated to curb inflation while awaiting congressional action.

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Johnson urges unity as Vietnam crisis widens tax plan

President Johnson calls for national unity to tackle looming crises and supports a tax bill aimed at raising substantial annual revenue. He warns against fiscal chaos and urges backing for civilians and troops while Vietnam officials outline cutbacks of American staff in Saigon to curb overseas spending.

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Cathedral Robbery at Canterbury Night Raid Shocks City

Thieves struck Canterbury Cathedral in a night raid, stealing irreplaceable treasures valued at over 436000 dollars. Explosives experts labored to blast open safes while authorities assessed 24 missing items. worshippers were turned away as gelionite was removed from the ancient building.

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Seven die as ship hits oil barges

A freighter named African Star collided with a line of oil barges near New Orleans and set ablaze. Seven people died, six are missing, and 44 were injured. Among the injured were Australian passengers Roland Timbe and his wife Teresa of Brisbane and Mildred Davis of Medina WA.

New Orleans Sydney Roland Timbe Teresa Union Street Toowong Brisbane Baltimore Mm Mildred Davis Bills Court Medina

Australians Return From US After River Collision

Two Australian women, Mrs Augusta Mills and Mrs Ema Monk Alpert, joined a New York to Sydney voyage, returning from US holidays. The collision occurred near New Orleans on the Mississippi. Coast guard reported a fire aboard the freighter controlled and confined to cargo holds. ship totals included 48 crew, 2 passengers, and 3 cadets among 52 aboard.

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