Bechtel Pacific to Draw Nuclear Station Specs at Jervis Bay
Bechtel Pacific to draft specifications for Australia’s first nuclear power station at Jervis Bay. The project, valued at 120 million dollars, is Commonwealth owned and NSW Electricity Commission operated, with fuel supplied locally. Tender rules allow all reactor types but require use of Australian fuel.
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Canberra Cold Snap Drops From 63 to 46 Degrees
Canberra endured a 17 degree drop from 63 near 3pm to 46 by 9pm yesterday with no rain in the 12 hours to 9pm though light showers touched parts of the city. One inch of snow fell in the Snowy Mountains near Thredbo with light falls reported near Michelago and Nimmitabel.
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Formal vista plan may end Commonwealth Avenue trees
The National Capital Development Commission weighs clearing 79 more mature trees along Commonwealth Avenue to open a formal vista between City Hill and Capital Hill. After 24 trees were felled for a flyover, 38 additional trees remain at risk, with 31 between Coronation Drive and Albert Hall and 19 further north likely to be removed to preserve monumentality.
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No-confidence vote fails in South Australia
Adelaide report: Premier Hall faced a narrow defeat in a no confidence motion after admitting a lawyer was rejected for Queen's Counsel due to Communist ties. Leader Dunstan led the challenge, citing political bias. The motion failed when the Speaker cast the deciding vote after an 18-18 tie.
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Victorian strike could be extended in Melbourne
A special Victorian Trades Hall Council meeting will consider extending the 48 hour power strike indefinitely. Mass meetings of 800 SEC workers at Yallourn and smaller groups at Newport and Geelong delayed by poor attendance. Premier Bolte dismissed union leaders as brigands and warned further demands will not change the dispute.
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Tange to fill Defence top post
Sir Arthur Tange, then Australian High Commissioner in India, will become Secretary of the Defence Department from March on Sir Henry Bland's retirement. Minister Fraser cited his defence policy work and international experience, especially in Asia, as assets for the role. The appointment sparks speculation about other diplomatic vacancies and the future of the Public Service Board.
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Us and Asia peace talks echoed in Paris and Washington
Mr Khoman warned the US risks a power vacuum in Asia if Western forces withdraw and urged Japan to shift policy to safeguard regional peace. Mr Rogers discussed Vietnam talks, troop withdrawals, and public demonstrations. US Ambassador Lodge signaled possible talks with Hanoi on a coalition government, while clarifying private discussions versus formal negotiations. American combat deaths rose to 140 last week with South Vietnamese casualties at 1,421 wounded and 567 killed.
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White House Abhors My Lai Events
The White House issues a statement expressing abhorrence of the alleged massacre by US troops in South Vietnam. Congress members are shocked by details provided by the Army. Other items note uproar in NSW Legislative Assembly over alleged electoral law manipulation.
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U S Secretary Rogers pledges no new Vietnam wars
US Secretary of State Rogers said on TV that Nixon will not allow the United States to fight major wars on the Asian mainland again. He stressed no plans for troop deployment without public and congressional support, and confidence South Vietnamese can take over combat duties. Bangkok commented that these remarks align with Nixon’s Asia commitments.
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Explosion in Athens injures 15 at El Al offices
A Jordanian man, Elias Dekarabedian, 23, was arrested after a grenade exploded in the crowded El Al Athens lounge injuring 15. Police say two grenades were found on him and he confessed to the attack, with one other suspect being sought. The blast damaged the office and lounge as bystanders detained the suspect in Constitution Square.
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Jetliner beats engine failure to land at Heathrow
A BOAC VC-10 jet returning from Heathrow to New York with 70 aboard shed engine parts after takeoff. The engines broke up midair but no injuries occurred among passengers, crew, or nearby bystanders.
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Man Dies After Lottery Win In Adelaide
The funeral was held today for 55 year old Thomas Charlton of Hove after a heart attack upon learning he shared first prize of 14000 dollars in the South Australian lottery. He collapsed at work Monday and died yesterday at Royal Adelaide Hospital.
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