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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 18, 1968

Page

13

Personal loans and cash advances start at ten dollars

A brief note lists personal loans and cash advances with a lower limit of ten dollars, outlining available amounts and terms in sparse OCR style.

Apollo Moon Mission Set for Manned Earth Orbit

The U S Space Agency said the four man crewed Apollo craft is ready for a manned flight in Earth orbit next autumn without another unmanned test. Walter Leheren Donn Eisele and Manet Galaga are to launch atop a Saturn rocket and stay about 10 days. This could occur by mid August pending Saturn 5 clearance for manned launches. Astronauts McDivitt MeDivi David Seo and Ki Schweickart would fly Saturn 5 into Earth orbit two to three months later, with the lunar module to be tested in orbit while Commander Scott Femains remains with the command module. The lunar module completed its unmanned test on January 32. The cancellation of the second unmanned test followed mixed results from January tests and ground work. the first manned lunar mission would precede the initial manned flight of the Apollo command module, set for late northern mene.

Cape Kennedy US Space Agency Earth Walter] Lehiren Donn Eisele Manet Galaga Saturn Astronauc Samer MeDivi David Seo Ki Schweickart Earth Pit

Castro bans parcels from the United States in Cuba

In Havana the prime minister announced the suspension of all parcel mail with the United States, the closing of bars, and the forthcoming abolition of the national lottery. The move aims to counter revolutionaries and reflects a shift toward a radical path as Cuba addresses economic problems.

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British spy sentenced in China amid deportation orders

Report says George Watt, a British suspected spy, was sentenced to three years in prison by the Kans Province People’s Court. Deportation orders were issued for German engineer Pete Deckart and British citizen Victor Zimler Cined, with further actions linked to tensions between China and foreign nationals.

Hong Kong Aap-Menter Landow — Municipal People's Court Kans Betis George Watt New China News’ Agency Ecu China Pete Deckart Toc Vickers Zimner Dchart Espange Activin Chine Chinese Peoples Liberation Chinn Eily Tran Tapeh

Mercenaries to Leave Kinshasa Amid Congo Talks

Unclear text reports that about 120 white mercenaries held for five months in a camp near Kinshasa may be evacuated following a deal with Kumge leader Henry Mabusti and Mohat Nad. The move appears tied to tensions over the mercenary presence and Congo government actions in Eastern Congo last year.

Kinshasa Henr Joseph Mabusti Cumge Fve Prom Mohat Nad

Russians Out Call By Student Marchers In London Protest

Polish Yugoslav and Czech students marched to the Polish Embassy in London chanting Russia out and We want freedom. A petition urged Hale to police brutality and the immediate release of Polish students arrested for political crimes. In Warsaw the army backs Gomulka amid ongoing upheaval and criticism of former Stalinists.

London Russia Bury Oxford Street Hale Brynalty Britash Deate Tacek Gawron Sisident Warsaw Tmy Communist Party Communist Party Leader Me Wladyslaw Gomulka Stalinist Rotarnell Tews Revision Speriniattackers Gomilke Gomulka Sesenday Folie Sili Fidward Glevet Siferia War Veterans Organisation Unoa Tishters For Freedom Miecey Sive Moar

Clash over referendum in Greece fuels political tension

Greece's government and opposition clashed over plans for a national referendum. Officials warned of a volatile national mood as leaders from both sides framed the vote as a test of the republic, while security and political factions prepared for possible escalation.

Greece

Rhodesia crisis frames UK talks as hangings probe

Rhodesian Prime Minister Smith accuses Britain of using the hangings of five Africans as a pretext to block an independence settlement. He questions Britain’s role and says the Rhodesian affair should stay decision of local authorities, not London.

Salisbury Reuter Smith Yesterdy Rhodesia Britain Me Wilson

Nine Labour MPs urge one week sanctions on Rhodesia at UN

Nine British Labour MPs call for one week of full mandatory sanctions against Rhodesia at the United Nations or admit defeat by the Smith regime. The statement, issued at midnight, names Colin Chanan, Joan Lesiar, Frank Judd, Jen Whitaker, John Mackintosh, Elwin Brooks, Frank Hooley, Foon Piard, and Alan Lee Williams as signatories.

London Britain Rhodesia United Nations Smith Beitein Me Colinchian Joan Lesiar Frank Judd Jen Whitaker John Mackintosh Eulwin Broks Frank Hooley Foon Piard Alan Lee Williams

Canberra taps Tantangara water to bolster Cotter supply

Water from Tantangara Dam flows into the Murrumbidgee at about four miles daily and is expected to top up the Cotter Dam to supply Canberra. Authorities, including the Sydney Interior Department, report about 10,000 people thanked the community for support as water is chlorinated, stored, and planned for Canberra mains. Canberra’s daily consumption hovered near limits, with rainfall cloud seeding and weather forecasts affecting supply.

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Justice Speaks on Delinquency in Youth Courts

A judge discusses juvenile crime and causes in rural areas and urban centers. He notes strain on families, poverty, and weak welfare responses, urging reform to address delinquency and youth behavior through courts and training programs.

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