Israel says Egypt launches general attack along Suez front
Tel Aviv reports Egypt attacked the entire Suez Canal front with artillery and air strikes. Israeli forces repulsed armored advances and destroyed 39 Arab tanks. A subsequent air raid hit Damascus International Airport as six Israeli aircraft faced no interceptor response. Syrian reports confirmed limited bombardment while Jordan's troop deployment raised Arab morale.
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US plans to replace jets for Israel after war losses
The United States plans to replace at least some of Israel's destroyed jets tanks and equipment with new shipments within days. Initial aid focuses on fighter aircraft especially the Phantom jet fighter bomber amid concerns over Soviet airlift of arms to Egypt and Syria. US officials note internal disagreement over the scale and urgency of the aid effort.
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Australia Wins Rugby League Contest Amid Onfield Ejections
In a Sunday rout, Australia led Widnes 14-7 after halftime as Ber Lockwood was sent off and both Hisk and John Neill received injuries. The incident followed a tense rugby league match in which Widnes forward Lockwood was dismissed.
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Surrender call by Ugandan to Israeli war leader
The Ugandan president General Amin sent a telegram to Israeli Defence Minister Dayan urging retreat to pre 1967 positions to avoid annihilation. He claimed Israel fights a losing war and warned of Arab victory with US support and Sixth Fleet nuclear weapons.
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Thai PM resigns after Bangkok violence and protests
Tens of thousands of rioting students clashed with troops in central Bangkok as tanks and tear gas were deployed. At least three to four people were killed and hundreds wounded, with several government buildings set ablaze. The King urged support for a new government formed by Dr Sanya Thamsakdi and promised a constitutional path within 12 months.
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ACOA candidate calls for talks on public sector jobs
A top level conference on industrial relations in the 1970s is urged by an ACOA election candidate in Canberra yesterday. The report notes political shifts and mentions other national issues including the FBI and Congress probe into a vice-presidential nominee and planned royal commission into Aboriginal welfare spending. The piece also highlights sports and education items with local significance.
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Forces aid in floods in Orissa India
Army and Air Force teams began rescue operations in Orissa after a cyclonic storm and tidal wave. At least 19 dead in Bhubaneswar, with reports suggesting as many as 100 missing in Balaspure. Nearly two million affected, over 60,000 houses damaged or destroyed, crops harmed as floods cut off remote areas. Army deployed 30 assault boats. officials’ leave canceled to assist emergency relief.
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Prince Philip opens Australian tour with reception in Canberra
Prince Philip begins the 1973 Australian tour arriving at Fairbairn RAAF Base aboard an RAAF BAC One-Eleven. He is greeted by high officials including Sir Magnus Cormack and Sir John Le Mesurier. An informal Lakeside Hotel gathering precedes the Duke of Edinburgh Award conference as routes draw visitors from Britain New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
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Fisherman Rescued After 20 Hours Afloat Near Esperance
PERTH Sunday. A 24 year old fisherman from Esperance, Myles Cattle, clung to rocks near West Beach in a heavy sea for nearly 20 hours before rescue. Police and rescuers secured a line around him and pulled him from the rocks to a stretcher and hospital. The incident began after a reported wake from Mr Cattle earlier in the day.
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