ACTU to Move on Price Control Law in Hobart
At Hobart the ACTU interstate executive began drafting a campaign plan on price control to be ready for May meetings. Tasmanian unions press bread price limits amid calls for Trades Practices Commission intervention as a censure motion looms over a critic of the council research officer. The high court bench issue on equal pay also features in discussions ahead of a closed doors meeting lasting to Friday.
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National Parliament Plans Big Centre For Canberra
The National Capital Development Commission outlined a concept for a grand national centre in Canberra with monumental buildings and terraced plazas. It envisions Parliament House sites at Camp Hill or Capital Hill, potentially demolishing the current provisional Parliament House and adjacent offices.
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Sites for buildings diagram the submission to the commission
The commission study outlines National Gallery sits by Lake Burley Griffin and Kings Avenue with High Court proposals on a central triangle axis near Parkes Place and new museums around the main gallery. Camp Hill and Capital Hill sites are weighed for Parliament House, with emphasis on symbolism and future expansion, demolition timing, and modern maintenance costs totaling millions over years.
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At least 125 killed in Venezuela air disaster
In Maracaibo a Viasa DC-9 crashed during takeoff into Ziruma village killing 85 aboard and many villagers. Rescue teams recovered bodies as officials blamed unclear causes and proclaimed mourning with authorities reviewing the black box.
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Diplomatic liquor duty free limits set by Britain
London reports the British Foreign Office will end unlimited duty free alcohol for Commonwealth missions. Officials will be allowed 20 tax free cases per year for ambassadors and high commissioners, staff can receive four cases, with whisky priced at 10 shillings per bottle.
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Sky axis tower suggested for Canberra landmark
Fourth year university student Jonathan Ruddock proposed a 1200 to 1300 foot sky axis tower for Canberra linking Parkes Place with Anzac Parade via a Lake Burley Griffin tunnel. He urged a national cultural center on Capital Hill and a permanent Parliament House on Camp Hill preserving the front of the current structure.
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Russia warns China on border clashes
Russia warned China amid border clashes as officials signaled heightened tensions. Canberra population figures will be released July 1 by the Treasury. Mr MicMahon announced the count. A Canberra petty sessions court yesterday charged a woman with keeping a brothel in the ACT.
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March 1968 shift in US Vietnam policy reported
Hedrick Smith continues his March 1968 coverage in The Canberra Times detailing how Mr Johnson moved from expanding military aid to backing a reduced bombing strategy against North Vietnam. The piece analyzes factors shaping the new course and its implications for U.S. strategy.
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Vietnam war toll around Saigon noted
Allied forces report 261 Vietcong casualties in heavy fighting near Saigon amid page 5 coverage. Edmund's College marks a football milestone as 206 boys sign on to play Australian Rules in Schools Sport column by Damias Bourne on page 19. Other pages list courts law and classifieds.
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Canberra Hospital to extend services with funded $1m loan
Extensions costing nearly $1 million are loaned to Canberra Hospital to supply sterilised equipment laundry and linen to Calvary Hospital Belconnen and Woden Valley Hospital. The project supports expansion to 750 beds with staged construction planned later this year and cost briefs by the Department of Works. Parliamentary Public Works Committee will hold hearings in May.
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Meir Wins Confidence Vote as Israel Prime Minister
Jerusalem reports Mia Golda Meir secured Knesset confidence by 84 to 12 with former PM Ben-Gurion abstaining. The result follows her swearing in and marks a political milestone for Israel.
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