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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1968
Page
1
Prague reports President Antonin Novotny, a longtime Stalinist stalwart, resigns amid unprecedented public pressure. The official news agency says ill health prompted retirement from the presidency, while observers note growing isolation and a shift toward liberal socialist democratisation.
The text notes Mr Novotny joined the Czech Communist Party in 1921, rose to underground leadership during Nazi occupation, was arrested by the Gestapo in 1941, sent to Mauthausen, freed in 1948, elected party secretary in 1953, and became president in 1957 succeeding Antonin Zaporocky.
Two journalists were killed and eight others injured when a helicopter crashed while landing at the Barracouta natural gas platform in Bass Strait. The party of guests from BHP and Esso were watching the landing when a float collapsed, causing the tail rotor to break and shrapnel to strike the crew on the pad.
Three men died and several were injured when a helicopter servicing an offshore platform overturned and slid onto the deck in Sydney. Victims included Hugh Curnow and Peter Burke, with Noel Buckley and Roy Griffiths among the critically hurt as rescuers worked amid wreckage and high winds.
Perth reports quote Israeli Ambassador S Pratt saying recent attacks aimed at saboteurs justify limited oppression. He claims Jordan-based sabotage and infiltrations forced Israel to act, citing past explosions that killed a boy and a doctor and wounded students and teachers. Pratt warns future developments will shape policy.
Mr J Novac a 20 year old butcher from Duffield Place Downer was shot in the head during spotlight shooting with three men about 30 miles from Canberra on Dog Trap Road in Yass district. The accident occurred when a 22 rifle fired unintentionally and the bullet entered behind the left ear and exited below the eye. He was reported in satisfactory condition at Canberra Community Hospital.
Switzerland said it was ready to offer its services for a Vietnam peace settlement. North Vietnam’s Mai Van Bo urged diplomatic ties and conditional peace talks after the unconditional end to bombardment. General Ro in Paris and the Swiss envoy to China discussed negotiations with Swiss ministers.
Israeli forces fired twice at Jordanian positions south of the Sea of Galilee in a renewed incident after a major reprisal yesterday. Jordanian officials said the exchanges lasted about 22 minutes in two bursts near Al-Bakoura, with no Jordanian casualties and casualties seen being carried by Israelis.
Arab and Israeli claims clash over yesterday’s invasion of Jordan, with 10,000 troops and air strikes. UN Security Council debates possible sanctions as casualties rise and both sides report gains amid mounting regional tension.
Television's top award the Logies were presented to aid the Red Cross. Don Lane of Sydney's Tonight Show judged the best male personality. Helan Henderson of Bandstand won the Best National Male Star. Pattie named Best Teenage Personality. Judy Farrand Gordon Chater and Bob Dyer won major comedy and quiz awards. Graham Kennedy received another Logie as the best male star with Rosie Sturgess as best female star.
The South Australian Parliament will meet on April 16 to try to resolve the state political rift. The Western Australian election and British price-cutting legislation are also noted, with additional items listed across pages 3 to 25 including reviews, TV radio, and classifieds.
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