CIA Money to Catholic Movement Reported by Ex-Agent
London dispatch cites former CIA officer Philip Agee claiming the agency funded the Catholic Social Studies Movement with about 10 500 during the early 1950s. Agee alleged payments by Herbert Wiener at the Sydney US consulate and named possible CIA agents in Australia while noting alleged intervention in unions into the 1980s.
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Warren West
Fay Davidson
Fraser
Philip Alston
Kirribilli House
Alan Carmody
Alston
Dedine
CYA
RSL
KGB
Canberra bus drivers halt services amid union dispute
Canberra bus services suspend at 9.30 am as Transport Workers Union members meet at the Workmen's Club to protest Department of the Capital Territory policies on superintendent appointments. The union alleges bypassing senior drivers for supervisory roles and critiques clerical appointments, with drivers to continue stop work until concerns are addressed.
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Hick Wilkinson
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Canberra Times to switch to computer printing on Monday
The Canberra Times ends one era with tomorrow's edition using metal type and begins a new era with computers at the center of printing. Editor Ian Mathews likens the change to moving from steam to electric, noting the journey and destination will be greatly different.
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Tenant with plants faces eviction over stairwell disturbance
Mr G O'Connor of Baran faces eviction after a government block of flats restricted tenant plants in the top landing. The Department of Capital Territory ordered removal of geraniums and other items to prevent access and ensure safety.
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Protesters drop power plant clash after funds offered
In West Germany a citizen group in the mining town near Penheath agreed to halt opposition to a planned power plant after securing about 1.25 million dollars in compensation tied to environmental assurances. The deal followed pressure from miners fearing job losses and amid court delays that stalled plant construction.
SA freeze rejection criticised
Mr Dunstan acted without prior consultation with the Prime Minister and apparently without consulting other Premiers, Mr Howard said in Canberra defending the Federal stance. He noted the pause’s outcome depends on the March-quarter wage decision by the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission, while Dunstan ended the voluntary price wage freeze in SA after five weeks, citing unresolved issues and limited success.
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Australia
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PM disagrees on freeze effects across Australian states
The Prime Minister disputed critics of the price freeze, faulting rents and perishable goods while arguing the policy pressures inflation controls. Victorian Acting Premier Victoria's claim the freeze has failed was countered, with emphasis on arbitration outcomes shaping wage and price trends. Fraser and Dunstan clashed over effectiveness and potential long term unemployment.
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PS union to lead anti IRB campaign
Defence expert gives warning of Western Europe trade rates. Page references indicate political debate and national anthem criticism interwoven with the union’s planned anti IRB campaign.
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Industrial Relations Bureau
Protesters Ignite Bonfire During Parliam ent Demonstration
Protesters gathered outside Parliament Square fueling a bonfire described as a bust dance in a noisy rally. A truck arrived to remove timber while calls for government action on uranium and energy policy circulated, with clashes and chants marking the late afternoon event.
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Judge blocks South Africa telecast of FA Cup final
A High Court judge refused to bar threatened union action to stop Saturday's FA Cup final from being televised live by satellite to South Africa. The ruling affects Australis and may cause the match to be missed by viewers in the region.
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AAP
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South Africa
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Mother charged with child abuse over heroin during pregnancy
In Pontiac Michigan a seven week old baby born heroin addict is in temporary custody while the mother, an admitted heroin addict, faces child abuse charges for using heroin during pregnancy. The case could set a legal precedent affecting unborn rights and state powers over custody and safety.
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