Australia bids to shape world trade at Geneva meeting
A broad discussion at Geneva focused on GATT rules and the creation of preferences for developing and least developed nations. Officials signaled Australia’s aim to support industrial growth in poorer countries while safeguarding its own industries. The working party considered lists of products for preferential treatment.
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Adelaide
Australia
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Tnopewly
Gindistralia
Accion Coquempla Art Hoowever
Vatt
Geneva
Tseheld
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Anther
Nile Mu
Oyer
Ene A. Sarirdin
AAP
Reinier Australia
Cnet
ATV
Australie
Petry
Ania
GATT talks push for preferential imports to Australia
Australian trade officials discuss a GATT proposal to grant preferential access for developing countries into Australia. Commerce Minister Shah praises steps to aid developing economies and hopes for broader measures to boost their access to Australian markets. He notes support from European Community and Japan partners.
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Delhi
Sarton
Facia
Shah
Vestecday Ae
Space rendezvous test aims for first Gemini milestone
Late news from SYINEY reports a planned Titan II rocket rendezvous mission with the Gemini spacecraft. Astronauts expect to maneuver using a gas propellant space gun to near the spent second stage, while a fire aboard an underwater launch caused repairs and delays.
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Chursdax
Hartery
Ehearsal
Christopher C. Kraft
Syiney
Botany Bay
Queen
US Air Force
American World Airways
la Perouse
Burns
Offshore spy plot and Syria talks end in execution
The report claims Israel offered Syria a large cash payment for the life of top spy Flic Cahen who was executed in Damascus after dramatic pressure. Paris lawyers protested their exclusion from Cohen's case and alleged government obstruction. Protests also surge over casual mail officer employment at Canberra Post Office amid disputed working conditions.
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Syria
Flic Cahen
Damascus
Tuchors
Paris
Cohen
Elise
Canberra
Malloom
Ik Aiperviser
Virus Outbreak Report Affects Young Children in Candemine
Doctors warn a persistent virus is hitting young children in Candemine with vomiting diarrhea and dehydration. Parents urged to seek medical care for two to six year olds while avoiding dehydration and seek antibiotics only as advised by a physician.
Raids creep north near Hanoi amid Vietcong pressure
The report describes intensified fighting as raids push toward Hanoi, with US air power near Da Nang and Saigon reporting heavy anti-aircraft fire. South Vietnamese forces prepare a major counterattack while political instability delays cabinet changes and negotiations with Washington continue.
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South Vietnam
Winme
Saigon
Saigon Post
South
Vietnam
South Viet Ta
Sautollos
Ba Cra Yester
Hear An
Siniy
Ran
Healey to seek Nato troop cuts for West European defense
Defence Minister Healey will ask NATO today for a drastic reduction in British troops for West European defence. The report also notes Malaysia’s undeclared war costs rising, claims of Papua New Guinea treated as inferior, and general US policy context as reported from Washington.
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Healey
NATO
Malaysia
Indonesia
Australia
Papua New Guinea
Canberra
Government moved to reveal secret communism report in Australia
At the Toowoomba RSL State Congress Sir Raymond Huish accused the Federal Government of fearing to release a report on communism. He said names could be exposed with Commonwealth Security backing, while D A Suthers urged a declared war on communism before activities could be outlawed. The congress backed pressing for a referendum.
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Toowoomba
Australia
RSL
Esterday
Raymond Huish
Commonwealth Security Organisation
Raymond
Queensland
D. A. Suthers
Congress Australial
Congress
Fire destroyed key town facilities in Carinda
Volunteers fought to start the town's lone fire engine as the power house butcher shop and food store burned. The fire began in an old engine system and cut power for at least a week. Carinda, NSW, population 240, swells to 300 on Saturdays due to cinemagoers. Police say the ruin would not have been averted on a different night. The Namo Valley County Council will arrange portable units.
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Carinda
Namo Valley
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