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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 06, 1972
Page
12
The Conciliation and Arbitration Commission’s wage rises aim to ease inflation and avert broader strikes in an election year. Government hopes reduced inflation will calm prices, while critics warn of widened unrest and higher living costs as over‑award raises ripple through industries and public life.
An analysis arguing against mild smokings warnings in Australia and abroad. It urges a full ban on cigarette advertising, citing World Health Organisation data on deaths and disability, plus a three year, 500000 yearly government funded anti smoking campaign to protect public health.
A long essay on American workers in the early 1950s describes pride in factory jobs, then contrasts it with today. It notes widespread absenteeism, low morale, and a sense that assembly line work is dull. It cites Senator Ribicoff and a Washington Post investigation on unions and work attitudes.
A Canberra Times reader argues the Commonwealth Literary Fund should value experience over age in its board, challenges Dunlevy’s call to fund popular press, defends quarterlies like Southerly Meanjin Quadrant and Overland, and urges protecting diverse literary voices for democracy.
In Canberra readers critique literary taste and funding for arts, citing Izaak Walton and Douglas Stewart as preferred pleasures. The Canberra Times letters discuss CSF and ABC roles, misstatements about the National Eisteddfod Choral Festival, and the impact of prize money on participation, urging rectifications and future restoration of a senior mixed secular choir section.
G D Davis of Campbell defends doctors and GPs in responding to J R Allen's plea. He argues many cases require careful referral to ENT specialists and potential surgery, noting misdiagnoses and overreactions. He recalls personal cure and urges measured judgments by parents, GPs, and specialists.
Sir Paul pies received Sir John Bunti at Government House yesterday as Governor General and Lieutenant B. RB. Wood arrived, signaling official activities this morning with ceremonial attention.
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