U S Economy In Danger and Global Policy Uncertainty
The piece argues that the U S presidential election and Johnson’s noncandidacy will slow policy making in capitals worldwide. It notes a delayed Australian defence program, rising inflation risks, and a deteriorating balance of payments as Congress resists tax hikes and swift reforms. It warns of potential dollar confidence loss and global financial instability.
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United States
Johnson
Vietnam
Peter
Paul
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Martin
Toward a new day in South Vietnam and Canberra mood
A correspondent notes a springlike mood returning to Canberra after weeks away. Signs include lush lawns and blossoming azaleas, contrasting with recent downtown turmoil shown on TV. The piece discusses U.S. Vietnam policy shifts under President Johnson, peace talks, and the roles of Clark Clifford and George Ball as the debate over de escalation continues. The author suggests a cautious optimism about progress and a broader look at global Atlantic alliance priorities.
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Washington
Australia
Canberra
Johnson
Vietnam
United States
South Vietnam
Mr Johnson
George Ball
United Nations
Hubert Humphrey
Ball
Laos
Thailand
Alaysia
Singapore
Clifford
America
Rusk
Saigon
Tashington
Hanoi
Pentagon
Mgs
Humphrey
Kennedy
Nixon
Weather, war, and memory across autumns and summers
A reflective essay contrasts English seasonal memory with Australian and American climates and politics. It notes how mechanization and urban life lessen seasonal impact, recalls historic sieges of winter, and surveys Vietnam era policy shifts under Johnson and aides. It highlights de escalation vs alliance interests and uncertain post January outcomes.
Letters on Education and Faith Stir Debate
Readers argue that promotion in the NSW system harms teaching time, with skilled teachers sidelined by admin work. A correspondent cites ACT style where administration separates from teaching as a potential fix. Another letter cites Bertrand Russell on Christian love as vital to meaning and faith. Ainslie.
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S. Slatyer
Slatyer
Nsw
D. H. Parry
Apm
Bertrand Russell
Cavanoughs Respond to Kable Letter With Family Firsts
Mike Cavanaugh_O Connor defends ancestral pride in a letter addressing R S B Kable. He cites family firsts including land sale for rum purchases and a Hawkesbury River drowning, then notes two sons became public servants and suggests a Royal Marine ancestor might be forgiven.
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R. S. B. Kable
Henry Ble
Kable
Hawkesbury
Lome
John Allan appointed editor of The Canberra Times
The Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty Ltd announced the appointment of John Allan as editor of The Canberra Times yesterday. Allan succeeds D N Bowman, who becomes a senior executive at the Sydney Morning Herald. Allan, a Navy veteran, comes from a family with journalistic ties and has prior provincial and military newspaper experience before joining The Canberra in 1964.
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Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty Ltd
A. T. Shakespeare
John Allan
Canberra Times
Allan
D. N. Bowman
The
Sydney Morning Herald
Royal Australian Navy
Canberra
Clerics and Pharisees Letter Responds to Atheist Label
T Glynn Braddy of Fairburn argues that agnostic clerics labeled as false shepherds by J McLennan echo a Pharisee’s self serving boast. The letter critiques self righteousness and offers a counterpoint to prophetic judgments.
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J. McLennan
T. Glynn Braddy
Pensioners' diet critique in Canberra Times letter
G W Thompson questions the pensioners diet menu published April 10 in The Canberra Times. He argues the small portions and limited foods are unaffordable on a fortnightly pension of $27. He urges authorities to consider pensioner costs for electricity rents and clothing while seeking some leisure options.
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Canberra Times
Self government in Canberra and land control proposal
John Kelly argues for direct government control in Canberra with veto powers over planning and development. He proposes the government act as landholder and developer, creating housing via the Advisory Council, offering cheaper Belconnen land, and ending land rents on private housing while reducing corruption incentives.
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Canberra
Duntroon
the Triangle
Nixon
Advisory Council
Belconnen
Votes and science O'Conner Votes and science
Sir, I thank Dr Aitkin for explaining political science to me. His conclusions are that Labor must win over fixed Liberal, Country Party, and DLP voters and prove Whitlam is a prime ministerial alternative. He argues the party must shed left wing policies to gain broad support, a view I fear will persist if leaders stay within the current machine. Acton.
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Aitkin
Labor
Whitham
Country Party
DLP
Whitlam
Povntia
Liberal and
Country
Whillara
Letters to the Editor Signed by A Post
A reader signs a letter to the editor, providing their full address as customary for publication, urging a local issue and offering personal perspective on community matters.
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Mr Clifford
Mr Ball
Everest
Dean Rusk
Ceylon
New Delhi
Mr Rusk
Walt Rostow
Clark Clifford
Chicago
Europe
Atlantic
Arthur Goldberg
England
Christopher Hollis
Yorkshire
Tasmania
Winnipeg
Canada
Sumer
New York Times
Deakin
Ainslie
Cavanoughs
Kables
G. W. Thompson
John Kelly
O'Conner
Acton
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