Water jet fountain to operate mainly at half strength
A National Capital Development Commission spokesman outlined the memorial water jet to run most hours at heights between 250 and 300 feet. Costs vary with operation, with annual expenses near 28 dollars and hourly running about 20 dollars, not designed to run continuously.
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Captain Cool Memorial
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Yesterray
Ie Guiestiony
Lenary
Zast
Austratia
Rim
Naval
NCDC
China to attend talks on border river commission
Beijing signaled readiness to join a Soviet proposal for a joint border river commission meeting. The New China News Agency said Peking suggested meeting in Khabarovsk in the Soviet Far East rather than Tyne, with mid June proposed by Russia for the fifteenth session of the commission formed in 1963 to handle border issues.
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China
Tyne
Kremlin
China News Agency
Peking Hiad
Khabarovsk
Soviet Far East
Russia
Ure Commission
Peking
Nixon to speak on Vietnam policy TV address expected
The president planned a nationwide television address in the evening. Officials said the speech would not announce a withdrawal from Vietnam nor a major breakthrough in peace talks.
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Nixon
Cuaugavide Television Po
Vietnam
Culiduly
Vietnaca
Bombings Hit Saigon In Heaviest Night Of Attacks
Bomb explosions in Saigon killed at least seven people and struck 159 targets in what was described as the war’s heaviest single night of shelling. U S and South Vietnamese forces warn of a Vietcong offensive timed to Ho Chi Minh’s birthday. An Australian unit in Nui Thi Vai faced mines and cave defenses, delaying progress until air strikes relieved the position. two Australians killed and ten wounded, including a Canberra native.
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South Vietnam
Saigon
Ho Chi Minh
Nui Thi Vai
Canberra
Bien How
Enan Wis
Australie
Ts Saparate
Army Heal
Ganburra
Errol Tow Lee
Dickeane Ho
Eth
Nsw
Tuy
Altstein
Alan Wail
Monash students occupy building in campus protest
About 100 Monash University students forced entry to the council room and staged a two hour sit in, with around 300 more in the administration block foyer. Demonstrations turned chaotic in rain as protesters demanded reforms including disciplinary representations, a criminal records ban, and a vote on altering student governance.
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Melbourne
Henley
Monash University
University Council
Mme
Coupell
Corral
Mr Tin
Wipard
Unieversity of
Nsw
Vay Jon Te Monush
Shidentis
Shortage of teachers stalls re school centre opening
A shortage of trained teachers will stop one Ganberta pre school centre from opening and affect enrolments at other centers. The Department of Education and Science announced temporary measures, with Aranda Primary Sanctuary School postponed and ANU student access affected. Officials cited limited qualified staff and possible delays in staffing three additional centers.
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Ds Aranda
ANU
Tkelae
Limenuary
Cosmers
Throsby
Sautaoly
Manato Crescent
Bunnivter Gonnens Connell
Bob Tiwin
Comte
Haskine
ANU Suod
Cnet
Aranda
Willo
SRG
Yarralunna
Taner Groums
Monashyinus
Ian Sydney
Univeraition
Svell
Denavent
Sydney Univer
Ivy
Viet Cong Attacks Hit South Vietnam in Major Action
Vietnamese and American forces endured a heavy night of bombing and ground fighting as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese units attacked 159 targets across South Vietnam. The volley included strikes on Hue and Da Nang, the Saigon residence of US Naval Commander Vice Admiral Zumwalt, and several border areas, with casualties reported among both sides. A higher command indicated the operation may align with Ho Chi Minh's birthday and the North's announced summer offensive, aiming to pressure South Vietnam and its allies.
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Renn
Anit
Hue
Ant Ti Nang
Shigon
South Vietnam
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South Vienamere Airborne
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Ita
Vistecone
Vijnamenc
Ho Chi Minh
Vibteangi Sinizey
Supreme Command
Mesiou
Orion
Australian patrols press Vietcong cave in Nui Dat area
A Canberra reports that Australian forces fought near Nui Dat and Southeas Vietcong caves as a platoon advanced up steep slopes. Casualties were reported after a bombardment by US and Australian aircraft and a later helicopter rescue attempt faced anti aircraft fire. A Vietcong official later claimed readiness to resume negotiations.
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Nul Dat
Nui Thi
New Loss Forecast for F-1 Washington Clash
A US Defence Department official warned of high loss rates for a new winged fighter bomber due to incomplete research and rising costs. The memo cited unready Mark 1 avionics and black box electronics, noting flaws in radar and calculations. The Washington Post reported potential delays and escalating expense, with the first batch of 21 aircraft likely to incur heavy losses.
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Washington
Washington Post
Nemo Om Suosay
Air Force
Malaysian poll and Australia ties in crisis reports
A scrambled report outlines Malaysia's poll results and Australia's alliance with Kuala Lumpur. It mentions key figures like Neil Tillett and the Prime Minister, noting tensions in the regional relationship and policy debates across pages mentioning pollution measures, visa systems, and election coverage.
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Denyyee Alliance
Malaysia
Neiahbunr
Neil Tillett
Asia
Seftack
Awstrus
Road toll reaches level of 1968 after Canberra crash
An elderly woman died in a two vehicle collision on Belconnen Way, raising the ACT road death toll for the year to 14, matching the total for 1968. Four others were injured, and relatives of the Rabbidge family were hospitalized with serious injuries. ACT Road Safety Council officials urged action to reduce further tragedies.
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Belconnen Way
Yeseterday
Mesileon Rose Rabebidess
Forrest Ite
Nsw
Schmisesian
Canberra
Flospital
Sie
Mielas
Jeanny Elsembeth Rabbidge
Willmone Crencept
Chilley
Shack
Anne Rabbidge
Susan Rabbidge
ACT
Road Safety Council
W. 4
Southwick
Sai
Gomebow
Solis Cle
Golastein Biter
Stamp tax legislation eyed for federal parliament
Report notes expected Thursday introduction of stamp tax legislation in Parliament. Government aims to raise about 12.8 million from the duty on bank branches, insurance premiums, conveyances, and share transactions. Proposals include 14 percent on certain purchases and 1 percent on others, with broader revenue implications.
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Jini
Banka
Deeseltinge
Pr Sory
Nelle
Aneh
Siam
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