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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1968
Page
18
Survivors report a burning vessel 1,009 miles north east of Honolulu. Eight crew members remain aboard the 390 foot Colorado bound for Vancouver from Brisbane with wool and lamb meat. Three crewmen were killed in the blaze, coast guard said.
Readers’ column offers a quirky set of home recipes including a wine infused dish with instructions to use Penfolds wines such as Eden Valley Moselle and Dalwood White Burgundy. The piece promotes Wine Talk and invites readers to write for more ideas from Penfolds Wines at Tempe New South Wales.
Walls of flame trapped miners 600 feet underground at a Farmington coal mine as explosions and fire wrecked the chamber. Rescue teams fought for hours with no success and workers barricaded in a sealed space while anxious relatives prayed for survivors. One miner recalled the blast and the terrifying rush of air, while others described attempts to reach trapped colleagues and the grim outlook for those still inside.
Athens reports a 30 year old man Alexandros Panagoutlis was executed after a death sentence by a firing squad for desertion and attempting to overthrow the army regime. No official word from the regime and foreign appeals from the Pope, U Thant, and the US State Department have produced no announcements. Greek newspapers have barred coverage while sixteen others face trial for plotting to overthrow the regime.
London report says Marianne Faithfull and Mick Jagger have lost the baby they expected in February. The same time Yoko Ono, Lennon’s Japanese friend, was said to be expecting a baby with John Lennon.
In Saigon President Thieu prepares a public statement within days to frame South Vietnam’s participation in expanded peace talks. The timing aims to satisfy Saigon and avoid provoking Washington while signaling not to be rushed by U.S. pressure. Hanoi maintains demand for Vietcong representation as a separate entity at Paris talks.
The article outlines rising tension in Saigon over peace prospects with Paris. Washington and Saigon weigh negotiating terms as Hawkeye factions debate terms for troop withdrawal and future relations with North Vietnam. It notes risks of delaying talks and the potential for NLF involvement to shape outcomes. It mentions prisoner exchanges and the threat of Hanoi’s influence amid Viet Nam conflict discourse.
In Calcutta police used tear gas as protests against World Bank president Robert McNamara escalated. Students clashed near Calcutta University area, rioters set two trams and a bus ablaze while McNamara’s visit faced renewed anti US policy chants. He arrived at Dum Dum Airport yesterday and was escorted by helicopter to the city.
President Lisa held meetings with American ambassador Mr Ellsworth Bunker amid canceled plans for a new block of Jamie offices. Officials cited business pressure and ongoing talks with South Vietnam as the reason for changes, with regular staff meetings to pressure a readjusted negotiation on points of concern.
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