Parachute mishap leaves three Canberra divers amid mid air collision
Three ACT parachutists from Canberra Aero Club jumped from a light aircraft around 3pm on Saturday. John Cooper, 24, Ian McLeod, 25, and Peter Cooper, 20, tangled canopies during free fall. John opened his canopy early while Peter became entangled, leaving Peter with a fractured spine and internal injuries. McLeod gave aid. Peter was transferred to Canberra after initial treatment in Queanbeyan.
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CMF Awarded New Headquarters Plan for Civic Canberra
The department of works announced tenders for a new CMF headquarters to be built between London Circuit and Allara Street Civic. The current CMF base at Hutton Street Acton will transfer to the Australian National University for future development.
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Lord Attlee Dies After Illness in London Hospital
Lord Attlee former British Prime Minister 1945 1951 died in London after a two month illness. He led Labour to postwar reforms establishing the welfare state and decolonization moves notably India independence. His son Viscount Prestwood and daughters Lady Felicity Hatwood Lady Alison Davin were among visitors at Westminster Hospital.
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Man Shot Dead at Front Door in Unsolved Killing
A man was shot dead at his front door in an incident investigators described as possibly motive-less. The victim, identified as Anderson, was at his residence with his wife Mar when the shooting occurred. authorities provided few details on a suspect or motive.
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Japanese PM Sato visit sparks Vietnam protest riot
Tokyo reports that during Prime Minister Sato's Southeast Asia tour clashes outside an airport left one student dead and many injured as police cars were attacked and protesters numbered about 2,000. The incident followed by clashes also saw several protesters and police hurt before order returned. Sato then proceeded to Jakarta for talks with Suharto and planned trips to Canberra Sydney and Melbourne before New Zealand.
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Sato Opens Southeast Asia Australia Tour With Aid Plans
Mr Sato begins his first official Australia and New Zealand visit and second to Southeast Asia since November 1964. Officials say he will have 1 5 day access to aid funds totaling about 89.3 million for Southeast Asia, with Australia and New Zealand not on the aid list. Talks in Saigon include President-elect Thieu and Vice President-elect Ky as visits follow in US hours. The tour aims at Southeast Asia security. Japan’s aid to neighbors remains common.
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Indonesian minister Seda visits Australia for talks
Indonesian Finance Minister Dr Frans Seda arrived in Canberra for discussions with senior officials. The visit is part of a tour to support Indonesia's economic recovery, with meetings planned at the Department of External Affairs and with top ministers.
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Nun burns self in protest at Buddhist church crisis
In Sa Dee in the Mekong Delta a Buddhist nun set herself alight during a pagoda protest against government interference in church affairs. A separate incident occurred last Tuesday in Can Tho, where another nun burned herself in protest.
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TAA does not amuse the Bishop in North Queensland
The Anglican Bishop of North Queensland, Shevill, condemns TAA’s north west air service as causing heartache and sorrow while accusing the airline of a monopoly. An Northern Churchman writer mocks the service for delays and missed landings as locals await medicines, parts, and wedding attire, with TAA Queensland manager Mt Cochrane unavailable for comment.
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Enuga Unbeaten Amid Turbulent Biafran News
In Enuga the capital of Biafra an uneasy stalemate persists as reports conflict over Nigerian Federal advances. Military sources claim a halt after Biafran defenses disabled artillery and armored cars, while local reports insist Enuga remains in Biafran hands despite the engagement.
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Paintings Damaged as Rain Affects NSW Gallery
Mr D Thomas assistant director of the Art Gallery of NSW described rain damage to paintings as a loss to be reconciled with the gallery’s collection. Two works were seriously damaged while crates marked work of art held irreplaceable items. Sir Roland Wilson Qantas chairman sought an explanation. a Qantas spokesman said he was overseas and had not yet returned to respond.
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Soviet women still scarce in party ranks
The Canberra Times reports in a Soviet Union 50 years after the revolution that women remain a minority in the Communist Party while many women toil in heavy boots mixing concrete with their feet. The feature notes a female share under 20 percent and previews a Curtis report on Soviet women and the economy, signaling further coverage.
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American people firm on war in Vietnam and Asia
President Solomon said yesterday that the American people are determined to support a war policy in Vietnam that will also censure free Asia. A bomber exploded over Lagos after being hit by ground fire, killing eight crew members. Labor victory edges Senate election next month as markets note a top performance by Terri in Flemington events.
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