SEATO shifts focus from military to social economic aid
SEATO ends heavy military emphasis after 18th annual meeting in New York. Secretary-General Sunthorn Hongladarom said Bangkok HQ will cut military activities and staff, directing more aid to internal security development plans of PH Thailand and other members. The alliance will expand bilateral social and economic support and curb clandestine defense operations.
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Aap-Reuter
South-Fast Asia Treaty Organisation
China
SEATO
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Thailand
Bangkok
Hongtidarom
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Philippines
Ional
Britain
Australia
Sid
Cisiliane
SEAIO
Concentrae On
Educat An
Utigu
Elucation
Billines
PM opens Lil Festival at Goulburn
Prime Minister Whitlam opened the Lil Festival in Belmore Park Goulburn for a week long event drawing about 3 000 from Friday night through Sunday. Mayor McDermott expects 8 000 to 10 000 to be raised for the Lilac Time hall. Police report youths arrested for offensive behaviour resisting arrest and assaulting police during the event.
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Whitlam
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Goulburn
Main Street
Goulehurt
J. J McDermott
Tocalpe
Melbourne toll rises in holiday weekend road deaths
A fatal weekend on Victoria roads left eight dead, including Barry Neave and Vincent McCortbe and family members, raising the yearly toll. Premier Whitlam discusses inflation and price powers as the nation debates a referendum.
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Canberra
Bos
Bacchus Marsh Road
Geelong
Visctoria
Barry Neave
Hurnie Street
Lagiswitt
Beverley
David
Vincent William McCortbe
Stonehittem
Crowds Return Home by Bus Not Air in Poll Call
A former Prime Minister Gorton urged a federal election as parties unite to reject the Senate bill. The item notes polling on inflation and government focus, while other items mention a Sydney concert, West German Chancellor’s US visit, Agnew’s counterattack, and party promises.
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Australian heads Security Council at UN for October
The Australian ambassador to the UN Sir Laurence McIntyre will preside over the Security Council for October, succeeding Yugoslav Lazar Mojsov. This marks Australia’s first term since joining the UN in 1945 and its first presidency since 1957. Lin Fang of the Chinese Army will replace Lt Gen Austin J. Russell of the United States Air Force as chair of the council’s military staff committee for the month.
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Reuter
Laurence McIntyre
UN Secunty Council
Lazar Mojsov
Australia
Hay
Lin Fang
Austin J. Russell
United States Air Force
Coun’il
Furore over closure of Schoenau transit camp
Vienna reports renewed international pressure on Austrian Chancellor Bruno Kreisky to rescind his plan to close the Schoenau transit camp used by thousands of Soviet Jews heading to Israel. The move follows a hostage crisis at the Czechoslovak Austrian border when armed guerrillas seized three Jews and a customs officer, demanding a plane from Vienna.
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Aap-Reuter
Bruno Kreisky
Schoenau
Israel
Austria
Papal Audience Marks Dalai Lama Visit in Vatican State
The Dalai Lama, on his first trip outside Asia, meet Pope Francis in Rome signaling a high level dialogue between Tibetan Buddhism and Catholicism. Amid global tensions Jewish officials protested a government plan affecting migration and a controversial site, Schoenau, viewed as a historic transit point for Jewish refugees. International strains grew as Austria signaled policy shifts affecting Israel, drawing urgent diplomatic replies from Jerusalem.
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Dalai Lama
Vatican City
Asia
Whitlam urges yes vote for price control referendum
Prime Minister Whitlam appealed for a yes vote in the December 8 referendum, arguing that national governments need power to legislate over prices and incomes to fortify inflation measures. He cited other nations with federal systems and stressed Parliament must have full tools rather than fighting with one arm.
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Whitlam
Murder case inquiry in Sydney seeks tip on missing Jeanette
Police probe into the murder of Jeanette Hannington seeking witnesses after her disappearance from Hill Street at 1 PM Thursday. Her battered body was found about four miles away around 4 AM Friday. Detectives urge residents in the area to come forward with any sightings.
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Sunrie
Cronus
Jeanette Hannington
Teanette
Hill Stet
Jeanette
Lynch attacks Whitlam speech over inflation claim
The Deputy Leader of the Opposition Mr Lynch labels the Prime Minister's nation statement unconvincing and misleading. He argues government spending has driven inflation and urges immediate action through policy measures, criticizing centralist power and questioning trust in the government.
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Whitlam
Dyndy
Canberra
Ime
Australia
Weekend of sport sweeps three states with major finals
Australian rules finals in three states capped a busy weekend alongside Sydney’s spring racing carnival and Mount Panorama endurance race. Richmond beat Carlton 116 to 66 at the MCG to avenge last year’s Grand Final defeat, Glenelg defeated North Adelaide in Adelaide, and Subiaco downed West Perth in Perth to claim Western Australia’s title. Derby winner T imagele topped Randwick’s Derby as Tommy Smith secured his 18th AIC Derby, with Epson Handicap following. Leica Lover and Grand Cidium Smith claimed placings. Lord Nelson led Epson Handicap victory. Canberra’s Kinkora repeated in Canberra Sunday Stakes, marking Australia’s biggest production car event.
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Carlton
Adelaide
Glenelg
North Adelaide
Perth
Subiaco
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Randwick
Austraia
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Timagele
Bart Cummings
Leica Lover
Melbourne
Smith
Lord Nelson
Portico
Canberra
Penterday
Geldin Kinkora
Moffat
Rescue at Port Phillip Bay capsized loft boat incident
Rescued children aboard a loft boat were saved after it capsized at the mouth of Port Phillip Bay in rough seas. The children wore lifejackets and no injuries were reported.
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Port Phillip Bay
North Vietnam story from New Zealand report passes unclear
A partial New Zealand press summary from Wellington reports on North Vietnam events with references to Mr Freer and a Gor councilor. Details are fragmentary and not fully clear from the OCR text.
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Revie
New Zealand
Copalaed Ie Gowresent
North
Freer
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