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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1966
Page
1
U Thani announced he will resign as United Nations Secretary General when his current five year term ends on November 3. He cited the body's failure to resolve Vietnam and universality issues including the absence of the People's Republic of China, warning that force is misused in the pursuit of peace.
More than 250 passengers and crew from the Dutch liner Prins der Nederlanden were landed in Flores, Azores, after the ship struck a rock. The 7,852-ton vessel, badly holed and with the engine room flooded, was evacuated with a skeleton crew remaining aboard. The ship sat anchored off Flores as Dutch ships and a Portuguese ferry prepared to move evacuees homeward.
The text calls the Vietnam War’s human toll a constant reproach to humanity. It notes the council’s veto rights in secretary general nomination while the General Assembly formally elects the nominee after council endorsement.
The Leader of the Opposition Arthur Calwell was provided with Commonwealth Police protection after three anonymous threats of violence. Attorney General Snedden said the threats were relayed to the police by ABC, a Melbourne radio station, and Adelaide police, with the security measures ongoing. The executive of the Basic wage commission, led by Mr Monk, condemned sensationalism and said threats to public figures rejectably mislead the public.
The Britannia-02 four motor airliner crashed near the city airport, bursting into flames during final approach. All 117 aboard were British tourists and crew, making it the worst air disaster in Yugoslav history.
De Gaulle told a Phnom Penh rally that peace requires a political settlement along Geneva lines and called for US troops to withdraw within a reasonable time. He warned of catastrophe and said no military solution exists, urging Asia to resist foreign rule. He acknowledged a message from Ho Chi Minh was delivered without further details.
Melbourne reports new Australian Broadcasting Control Board regulations to boost local TV content amid international discussions on Cambodia neutrality and Sino Vietnamese tensions. The coverage notes de Gaulle's Cambodia remarks, US criticisms of Cambodia as Vietcong sanctuary, and a plane crash near Ljubljana with multiple fatalities.
A government decision on Canberra hosting a College of Advanced Education is expected before the end of the parliament session. A three member committee led by Professor H presided over the Martin report on tertiary education and gathered submissions from organisations and individuals. The report details recommendations and a statement of intentions for Cabinet consideration.
A Canberra report says a woman was injured when her car was hit by a truck near Adelaide Avenue and Kent Street. Dr Tran Van Do, a Vietnamese official, notes Australian TV plays on North Vietnam and US troops as part of a broader debate on withdrawal policies and anti American sentiment in Australia.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions wartime footwear and veteran items. readable items reference crests and shoes, with unclear names, likely a brief notice or column snippet about World War I era gear and display at a state park or event.
NSW Minister for Public Works Hu introduced a bill in the Legislative Assembly seeking an additional 12.5 million pounds to push Sydney Opera House work toward an estimated 37 million. The measure also funds a parking station and clarifies government authority over ongoing construction, with John Litton named in control.
Front page note describes an abrupt Kremlin strike and follow up actions to recover a downed Aerian flyer. Lottery figures and sports sections are listed for the day. Classifieds and page references imply a broad newspaper issue layout.
Melbourne reports say Australia’s domestic airline hostesses, backed by their union, were told to fasten seat belts during line service after hours if instructed not to cut service. Talks between the Hostesses' Association and airlines follow wage-raise proposals and roster changes. A tour of Brisbane and Adelaide rosters is mentioned as part of the dispute.
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