Carter calls for reciprocal cuts in nuclear weapons at UN
President Carter urged mutual reductions of up to 50 percent in Soviet and US nucle ar arsenals in a UN General Assembly policy speech. He pledged not to use nuclear weapons except in self defense and urged export restraint on nuclear fuels to avoid aiding explosive production. He linked disarmament to peace, security, and development, noting limited progress with the USSR and Britain on a comprehensive ban and urging global restraint in arms exports.
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Killer at Gowrie Private Hotel shocks Canberra
Canberra police warn a killer who raped and strangled 11 year old Greta Penticoss at Gowrie Private Hotel may strike again. Inspector Arthur Brown leads a 50 plus detective inquiry, interviewing hostel residents and the public as a large-scale investigation unfolds. Greta, part of a school excursion from Victoria, was found on the hostel grounds after a violent attack described by police as among Canberra’s worst.
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Murder shakes Melbourne family as Greta Penticoss dies
The parents of Greta Penticoss, Mr and Mrs Penticoss, remain outwardly calm after being told of Greta's murder. They were comforted by relatives, a parish priest, and met the Resurrection Convent headmistress and staff at their Gladstone Park home. Greta, a Grade V pupil, was described by Father O'Donnell as a terrific, gentle girl.
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Victorian Strike Brings Govts Clash With Power Unions
Victoria moved toward industrial chaos as 2400 La Trobe Valley maintenance workers voted to continue their eight week strike over pay claims including 40 dollars. Parliament rushed amendments to the 1958 Essential Services Act to empower action and declare a state of emergency. Premier Hamer warned of union deregistration while offering few concrete steps, as unions prepared further negotiations with the SEC amid threats of jail and broad solidarity. The government forecast mass standdowns, with up to 450,000 workers at risk and production losses mounting into millions.
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Brian Powell
ALP reaffirms Timor policy after committee meeting
The Parliamentary Labor Party foreign affairs and defence committee reaffirmed ALP Timor policy and urged Opposition members to outline it in today’s foreign affairs estimates debate. Leader Whitlam was recalled after statements at variance with policy and said he would essentially abide by the policy.
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Aboriginal owners oppose Ranger mine work in Alligator River
Traditional owners of Alligator River region protest the Ranger uranium project in Northern Territory. They claim lack of consultation with Aboriginal title holders and conflict with Ranger Inquiry recommendations and the Aboriginal Land Rights Act. A telegram to Prime Minister Fraser demands a halt and a park and ranger protections before any mining or construction proceeds.
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Labor preselection ballot directed in Canberra dispute
A second ACT disputes tribunal order directs the Labor Party to hold a new preselection ballot for the Canberra seat. The tribunal criticises the ACT branch council for directing an administrative move to back Henry Lawrence after two disputed postal votes were counted. Bob Whan led Lawrence by 169 to 168 in July, but the council later reversed. Joan Taggart declines comment. tribunal ruling available for 14 days with potential appeal.
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Canberra rate appeal time unlikely extension
Canberra ratepayers face slim chances of a longer appeal window as the Minister for the Capital Territory comments on land valuations for rating purposes. Harold W. Fry discusses the difficulty in defining death legally. Riots erupt as Mrs Gandhi is freed from police custody amid corruption arrests, while the House censures Opposition Spokesman Hayden for allegedly subversive comments on the dollar.
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