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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 21, 1971
Page
1
Obituary notes the death of a humourist aged sixty eight linked to Ogelen and Tumourist, with funeral plans underway. Reports say the poet and humourist spent a year in hospital, receiving kidney treatment after leaving surgery. The death occurred at Johns Hopkins Hospital on March 6.
The Leningrad court convicted nine Jews of illegal Zionist activities and conspiring to hijack an aircraft. They received prison terms from one to ten years after a one day trial. The verdicts are part of a broader Soviet crackdown on Zionist sympathizers that began in June 1970, with twelve others previously sentenced.
Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited announced a 30.5 million contract to sell pig iron and wire rod to China, with shipments totaling 120000 tons of pig iron and 104000 tons of wire, in what is described as the largest export deal negotiated by Australia’s BHP. The agreement, discussed in a trade fair earlier in May, signals potential further orders and encompasses monthly shipments from August to October, totaling about 125.8 million Australian dollars in potential yearly exports, amid a broader China-Australia trade expansion.
Former Australian cricketers led by Norm O Neill form a movement to support the South African team’s Australian tour later this year. Colin Guest Bill Plavle and Lyn Marks join, pledging to assist in every way and urging unity among fans and unions to back the touring side amid political tensions and calls for boycott.
About 150 people gathered in the ACT Law Courts foyer for the hearing of charges against 14 arrested at Wednesday's anti-apartheid demonstration. The court was crowded and some knelt, while students debated demonstrations and possible actions for today. Police plans and tour debates dominated the day with mixed predictions and uncertainty.
Economy passengers on Canberra to Melbourne routes will lose bar service from Monday and lunch or dinner will be replaced by a club style offer. First class remains with altered meals while national carriers Ansett and TAA confirm changes under an industry agreement. Weekly impact cited as around 13 rights to be affected. mixed reactions describe customer acceptance challenges.
Twenty three people appeared before Mr Johnson, SM, at Caneberra Petty Sessions yesterday and another at the Children's Court on charges arising from the anti apartheid demonstration at the South African Embassy on Wednesday. The charges included obstructing licensed premises and abusing police. Eight were remanded to June 3 on cases of trespass under the Public Order Act. All 23 were remanded on bail of 350 pounds. Nine pleaded guilty to trespass and disorderly conduct and were fined 50 each. One person pleaded not guilty and another recanted. Continued on page 9.
A British Royal Navy escort was struck during a night search in the English Channel. Three pirate plotters were reported killed in the incident, with little additional detail available.
The ACT Member urged restraint during demonstrations outside the South African Embassy, condemning violence and urging police involvement. A constable was asked to resign amid the disrupted event as officials warned against disorder and urged orderly conduct.
In Paris, Prime Minister Heath and French President Pompidou held extended discussions on Britain's move to join the Common Market. The Franco British summit ran past its scheduled end as both leaders continued talks amid plans ahead of a Manning session and Pompidou luncheon at the Elysee Palace.
The two day talks at the Elysee Palace bring together leaders from France, Britain, and others to seek a united Western Europe. Key topics include political and economic integration, the European Common Market progress, language identity, and the balance with the United States. Draft positions show France seeking assurances on a cement market, and Britain weighing its stance as diplomatic discussions proceed into Monday.
The note reports Canberra stores giving away free quarts of milk yesterday as part of a price war. It mentions a broader discussion by a company about global matters and a reference to the Soviet Union, hinting at a yearlong consultative period on ten world issues.
Australian jazzman Ray Price offers his quintet for the annual festival as organizers secure a Saturday concert. Government spokesmen deny a funding shortfall for housing aid and a statewide ACT jackpot hints at a possible $29,000 payout.
Four men were arrested in Sydney after a confrontation at a NSW Labour Council meeting. Police charged them with offensive behavior while a union delegate, J M Byam, was hospitalized with suspected concussion. Delegates claimed metal chaste and bruises as youths accused of trying to enter the hall.
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