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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 10, 1968

Page

16

World’s 13th heart transplant in Montpellier

Doctors at St Bol Hospital in Montpellier Southern France performed a heart transplant on a six year old boy. The operation marked the world’s 13th such surgery. The patient’s condition 24 hours after surgery was satisfactory but the outcome remains uncertain. The team was led by Dr Jean Negre. The patient’s name was not released. Details about the donor and other specifics were limited. A hospital spokesman noted another patient, Frederick Westythwin, aged 41, was in critical condition after a separate incident involving a heart transplant.

Montpellier France Reuter St Bol Hospital Susmun Jean Negre Eley

Eight Struck in Mexico Jungle Search for Escapee

Authorities scoured wild coastal jungles in Acapulco seeking escapees after a boat incident involving adults and four children. Nine people survived. others died, prompting a public safety alert and ongoing manhunt.

Acapltco Mexico

Grange Restaurant Event At Penfold Place

A fragmented column hints at a Grange Restaurant event in Penfold Place with plans by Premier Askin. Details are unclear but listed speakers and tasting themes appear to include wine, recipes, and culinary display on a sunny day in Tempe.

House OF Penpolo Fternoun Askin Grange Penfold Place

US Presidential Campaigns Shift to Nebraska Focus

U S candidates pressed Nebraska voters as Kennedy and McCarthy prepared for a second face to face clash. McCarthy, buoyed by a prior Indiana loss, urged a man to man debate while Kennedy touted the Kennedy political tradition. Other figures urged draft reform and peacetime economic transition measures as Wallace eyed a place on the ballot.

New York Nebraska Robert Kennedy Eugene McCarthy Kennedy Indiana Washington Senator Kennedy

Students Protest Across Three Midwest Universities

Police dispersed student demonstrations at Marquette University in Milwaukee Rouse Yell University in Chicago and Southern Illinois University Carbondale after sit ins and clashes with authorities. About 400 youths marched from Stanford University’s Old Student Union in California while various campuses faced arrests and campus security actions related to protests.

Chicago Marqueste Uniiversity Milwatther Rooevel University Southern Minow University Stanford University California Rouse Yell University Eotri Flor Rolf A

Britain to replace Jordan Hunters after Israel strikes

London reports Britain will replace most of Jordan's Hunter jets destroyed by Israel last year. About 20 Hunters were lost. Britain has set aside six aircraft and is searching for more. King Hussein met with Prime Minister Wilson and Foreign Secretary Stewart at 10 Downing Street. no new Middle East peace assurances emerged. Discussions also touched on reopening the Suez Canal and Post-Nasser policies.

London Britain Eine Hussein Jordan Israel King Hussein Mr Wilson Stewart 10 Downing Street Inter Stonehouse Wilson King Hossein Middle East Suez Canal Pre Nasser

Hanoi to push for NLF in Paris talks

Hanoi has agreed with the Vietcong on the nucleus of a Communist aligned government for South Vietnam ahead of the Paris talks. A United Press International report says the arrangement commits North Vietnamese negotiators to push for the NLF's earliest participation once peace negotiations begin.

Paris Hanoi South Vietnam United Press Internation National Liberation Front

Beach Boy Murphy Surrenders To Police In Miami

Beach Boy Jack Murphy known as Murph the Surf and accomplice Jack Griffith were charged with killing two secretaries in Florida. Griffith hid, stating he would not surrender until his lawyer returned from Europe. Both men were indicted by Broward County grand jury for the slaying of Terry Rae Frank and Annalie Mohn.

Jack Murph the Surf Murphy Miami Griffith Mravid Russell Broward County Terry Rae Frank Annalie Mohn

Voice of the Victors Shapes Paris Talks in Vietnam War

Ho Chi Minh calls Vietnamese to defend the country by relentless fighting as Hanoi backing the NLF asserts a strong voice at the Paris negotiations. The NLF seeks to speak for the South while undermining Saigon pre-negotiation stability, despite US reverses and ongoing conflict.

NLE South Vietnam Hong Kong Ho Chi-minh Hanoi

India May Quit the Commonwealth Afro-Asian Conference Proposed

Members of India's Parliament urged quitting the Commonwealth and proposing an Afro-Asian conference to discuss ending ties with Rhodesia and addressing regional and racial issues. Prime Minister Nehru stated five tasks while Foreign Minister said India should press for an alternative approach amid regional tremors. The debate centered on Commonwealth unity and possible shifts in stance toward Rhodesia.

Reuter India Commonwealth Rhodesia Mie Ganithi Sania Ratan

NOUMEA MARCH BOYCOTT BY ISLANDERS

New Caledonians stayed away from a major French military parade in Noumea displaying the 23rd anniversary of History in Europe. The event drew mainly schoolchildren while troops and a naval task force showcased French forces on the Pacific island. Members of the New Caledonia Territorial Assembly urged internal autonomy from France’s Overseas Ministry, seeking clearer arrangements for self rule.

Noumea New Caledonia Pacific Europe Jean Résterucey Patattaaners Aspcratt Jed Clemenceau Als Pierre Billotte France

Johnson pledges Asia stance in talks on Vietnam

President Johnson told a White House dinner for Thailand's Prime Minister he would not compromise Asia as US peace envoys moved to Paris seeking a settlement. He praised Thailand's role while stressing a honorable settlement and strong alliance under the shield. In Moscow Xuan Thuy met Kosygin before Paris talks, with Taos noting cordial discussions.

Washington Johnson Asia North Vietnam White House Thailand Field Marshal Kittika Aid Annie Mr Johnson Maruman Vance Paris Harriman United States Moscow North Vietnnamn Xuan

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