ACT House Advances Motion to Decriminalize Homosexual Acts
The ACT House of Representatives passed a motion to remove criminal penalties for private consensual homosexual acts between adults. Attorney-General Murphy ordered immediate drafting of legislation to alter the ACT law, with support from Minister Enderby and Senator Hamer. Senate prospects noted as hopeful, while past prosecutions cited as unjust. Page 6.
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England
Soviet urges peace talks in Middle East from Cairo talks
Cairo reports say Kosygin and Egyptian and Syrian leaders discussed using military gains to press for a settlement. Soviets sought a formula to halt fighting while urging Arab leverage on the United States and Israel. Kissinger reportedly briefed Dobrynin as Nixon met Gulf ministers seeking a just peace.
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Morocco
Sinai Tank Battle Rages On Third Day Near Suez Canal
Cairo reports massive tank clash on Sinai wasteland as both sides pound the central front. Egypt claims heavy Israeli losses while Israel says it destroyed dozens of tanks and shot down aircraft as generals visit the front. The battle centers on the Suez Canal corridor, seen as vital for troop and armour movements.
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Israel and Egypt fight near canal amid oil weapon threat
Early today Egypt described fighting as a major Israeli assault while Israel claimed to be containing an Egyptian counter attack. A Western bank task force targets Egypt’s missile units and armor as naval strikes widen in the Mediterranean and Gulf of Suez. The United States reportedly ships arms to Israel as Arabs threaten oil as a weapon against supporters of the war.
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Whitlam pledges December deadline for anti-discrimination laws
Aboriginal delegates protested outside Parliament House as Prime Minister Whitlam promised anti-discrimination legislation would be in force by December 10, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights anniversary. The "embassy" would stay, with plans for another demonstration, while negotiations continued.
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Ion
Australia
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Waltham
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Howe
Nis
Patrick White wins 1973 Nobel Prize for Literature
Stockholm reports that Patrick White, an Australian novelist aged 61, has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. The Swedish Academy issued the prize of about 80,000 kronor, or 10,000 kronor cash, noting White has introduced a bold new current into literature. His latest work The Eye of the Day was released this year alongside his best known novels.
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Reuter
Patrick White
Swedish Academy
North Korean MiGs reportedly purchased by Terai defense
The UB Defence Department said today that North Korea has bought jet aircraft, with reports indicating MiG2 fighters were acquired. Details remain unclear as officials review the transactions and assess implications for regional security.
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Washington, Taan
UB Defence Department
Guerillas Seize Bank Hostages in Beirut Siege
Five Arab gunmen burst into the Bank of America in Beirut, took be twe 20 hostages, and demanded release of Palestinian prisoners in Lebanon. A two hour gun battle wounded police and civilians as grenades and machinegun fire echoed through the downtown, while jets and missiles were seen overhead and negotiations began with officials.
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Teraeli
Syria
Salary Rates Set for Commonwealth Teaching Service
The acting CTS commissioner Mr W J Weeden announced new CTS salary ranges from 4,500 to 13,600 per year for teachers. The scales, effective from the announcement day, apply to CTS teachers on secondment from the States from 1974. Weeden cited delays in resolving related matters across ACT and Northern Territory.
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Ze Ao
Minister decries gangster killing in uneasy world
A terse report notes a minister condemning a recent gangster killing as part of a larger wave of crime. The piece situates the incident amid political tension and public safety concerns, with mention of ongoing law enforcement actions and calls for reforms. The article reflects a somber tone typical of midweek coverage.
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