27 May 1972
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 27, 1972
Page
1
Reports from Kontum and Hue describe heavy fighting as North Vietnamese forces press toward Da Nang's approaches. Armored losses and rising casualties are noted while military leaders assess the scale of the invasion and the enemy strength along Highway 1 and surrounding foothills.
MOSCOW Friday US President Nixon and Soviet leaders reached agreement on limiting strategic nuclear arms. An accord was expected to be signed that night after negotiations over technical details. Press secretary Ziegler said final terms were being prepared while both sides spoke of steps to allow the other to catch up in missile and weapon development. The agreement comes amid reports from Saigon and Pleiku about military deployments and Vietnam developments.
The Department of the Interior analyzes 1970 71 ACT accounts under state type administration. Two alternative national accounts show deficits of 14.17 million and 4.49 million with land development and sale profits, while a baseline of 7.0 million capital and 3.8 million annual repayments would yield about 9.0 million. The department notes land development costs now included and that final decisions await further discussion with Parliament.
The Australian Associated Brewers announced plans to seek a 2 1/2 to 4 per cent cut in the excise rate for beer. They argued the beverage accounts for about 93 percent of alcohol tax receipts, roughly $400 million annually, while wine taxes at the beer level would not be less than $2.50 per gallon. The proposed change would reduce wine taxes relative to beer.
The Government faced accusations in the Senate as a surprise amendment to the Conciliation and Arbitration Bill aimed to regulate union amalgamations. Attorney General Senator Greenwood introduced the amendment, triggering an uproar and a Senate adjournment without a vote.
A garbled report notes interior department efforts to maintain a bus shelter on Boldre Wood Street Turner with fresh paint and regular maintenance. It mentions oddities and nearby shelters, with unclear references to pickup points and coat costs, reflecting a disrupted OCR passage.
Brisbane reports a near million voters prepare to cast ballots in the first general election since 1960 with a direct vote on the new parliament structure. The landmark plebiscite marks a pivotal change in Queensland's electoral landscape as parties rally supporters ahead of tomorrow's vote.
Canberra firm introduces a scheme to provide immediate funds for road victims. Allegations surface that ACT finance officials face stockpile concerns. Details to be discussed at a Monday conference.
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