14 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1969
Page
1
ACT ambulancemen received pay rises retroactive to November after a Canberra hearing. Senior officials announced new annual totals: Superintendent $3,153, station officer $3,444, ambulance officers in five grades $2,900 to $3,495, with several specific increases for chief roles and deputies.
In Washington 250000 antiwar protesters began arriving as authorities aimed to prevent violence. About 20000 soldiers and police were on alert and 9000 sailors were airlifted in as precaution. The march from Arlington to Capitol is planned to span 40 hours with coffins and placards honoring missing servicemen. Parallel talks in Paris featured South Vietnam offering to release two wounded North Vietnamese soldiers.
A Westland Wessex 31B helicopter with five aboard crashed into the sea 300 yards astern of HMAS Vampire off the NSW South Coast during Commonwealth naval exercises. All aboard were rescued with no casualties reported. The rotor reportedly snapped while hoisting, and the cause was not yet known.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names like Malay, Maman Wan Nani, and Veowih al nit all kis. It references a bar or wines and an unclear timetable or event. Details are unreadable, with multiple broken words and missing context.
Police reported a car swept off a causeway into Kemps Creek near West Mox ton Liverpool. Number of occupants unknown as Nepean River floodwaters were expected to isolate Camden tonight. Additional areas remained under water with widespread disruption foreseen.
Former Minister for Air Me Dudiey Erwin to hold a Ballarat news conference this morning addressing claims that Miss Ainsley Gote influenced his removal from the Federal Ministry. Prime Minister secretaries and ministers debated accessibility while Erwin’s demotion fuels Liberal backbench tensions.
The Australian wool industry faces a crisis and must decide on marketing now. Minister Anthony told an International Wool Secretariat dinner in Melbourne that uniform high quality standards are crucial to preserve buyers’ confidence and prevent a decline in world market reputation.
Mr Anthony said marketing proposals are not a cure for all wool industry woes but mark a crucial step to strengthen competitiveness. He urged government support, including halved levies for research and promotion and higher government funding, to ensure three years of continued effort.
All six Premiers have accepted an invitation from Prime Minister Gorton to a Canberra meeting next Tuesday to discuss the High Court stamp duties decision. It will be the first meeting for the new Federal Treasurer J. W. Who will attend the talks is to be determined. The issue could cost up to 70 million dollars a year in the states. The Premiers seek firmer assurances under the new Commonwealth State financial reimbursement formula to be renegotiated next year.
Inside information guides a volatile trade at ACT headquarters where shares drop to 15 cents amid sudden interest. Sydney Fraud Squad calls Canberra Fraud Squad to discuss the market integrity issue, signaling a widening probe.
A South fishing trawler with a crew of 22 is reported missing after signaling distress about 100 miles northwest of Cape Town. Rescue efforts continue as officials search for survivors.
New Delhi reports Prime Minister Mrs Gandhi secured an overwhelming confidence vote after a tense session. Parliament members pledged loyalty as the party pressed forward, with Ram noting potential issues when Parliament reconvenes next Monday but affirming unwavering commitment to the leader. Members dispersed after the resolution.
Members crowded central hall as Mrs Gandhi heads a parliamentary party meeting called to show support amid a push by Nijalingappa to eject her from the Congress. Demonstrations outside reflected deep party tensions while the old guard favored removing the Prime Minister.
Engineers at Cape Kennedy work to fix a faulty liquid hydrogen tank on the Apollo-12 spacecraft as countdown continues toward tomorrow’s blastoff. technicians plan to load liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen into the spacecraft later this morning.
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