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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 04, 1972

Page

12

Europe seeks M. East peace effort in Cairo report

Cairo based Al Abram quotes Paris sourced diplomats saying European Common Market states are pressing for a settlement in the Middle East dispute using UN Security Council Resolution 242 from 1967 as a framework. Separate Cairo note links Soviet involvement to a May 1971 plot against President Sadat and names Moussa Sabry and Aly Sabry in a trial. Israel rejects a claimed peace law submission via US intermediaries per a Foreign Ministry denial.

Cairo Aapreuter Middle East al Abram Paris UN Security Council Moussa Sabry al Akhbar P Lot

Jordan trims 18 Palestinian commandos sentences to life

Amman ministerial sources said a royal decree commuting death sentences for 18 Palestinian commandos to life imprisonment was issued. The move follows the decree announced Sunday in Jordan.

Amman

IRA defectors target Macstiofain bigoted murderer claim

Miss Maria McGuire, an Irish woman once linked to an IRA arms plot, says she defected from the Provisional IRA and labels leader Sean MacStiofain a bigoted murderer. In an Observer interview she alleges his regime quashes opposition and tolerates sectarian killings to stay in power. A Provisional spokesman calls her claims false.

London Aap-Reuter Maria McCluire Europe the Observer Northern Ireland Sean Macstiofain Miss McGuire Macstiofain Dublin Misa McGauire The IRA Sean Muaestiofann

Marcos approves five firms for Philippines car manufacturing

President Marcos authorised five car assembly companies to join the local manufacturing program, upholding the Board of Industries’ decision to limit entrants. The firms include Delta Motors, Domingo M Guevara Inc, Volkswagen, Yallvo Prancico, General Motors Holdent, Ford Philippines, and Chrysler Philippines Dodge Colt.

Marcos Philippines Board of Industries Delta Motors Toyota Domingo M. Guevara

Fischer Crowned World Chess Champion in Reykjavik

Bobby Fischer wins the world chess title against Boris Spassky in Reykjavik by 12.5 to 8.5 overall, securing prize money of £62,500 with the British financier Jim Slater’s half still on the way. Fischer plans to play for the US at the Chess Olympiad in Yugoslavia before considering a return match if the World Chess Federation approves.

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Bridge by Len Dixon A game of mistakes

In a long Australian finals, bridge shows it is a game of mistakes. The article notes random elements even out over time, brilliance is rare, and victory goes to those making the fewest expensive errors. Psychology and pressure affect players, with even experts misreading lines under strain. The ninth round deal features a frameless Australian international in a lost match, dealer West, no score.

Dealer West

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West

South’s hearted odds in a tricky spade slam

Bridge notes describe a South hand in four spades after a heart hearted sequence. The play shows a bad break in trumps, clever ruffing by dummy, and defensive misfires by East. Despite some errors, the contract goes down with the four-two trump break and a complex endgame.

West North North South Declarer Dumoe Past Hing Dom Nh

Theatre by Gillian Oxford An evening with David Frost

David Frost entertains an Australian audience with relaxed stage presence and quick wit. The second half features a single gimmick, minimal props, and a pianist. Frost handles political satire and local references with ease, while singer Boyd provides strong support in the first half.

Frost Reaghon

Medical benefits schedule revisions expand psychiatric services

Amendments to the medical benefits schedule effective Friday add new psychiatric services. The Acting Health Minister Gr Burbes says there will be higher payments for psychotherapy and exclusive providers, including psychotherapy regimens, with daily rates and per visit caps. The changes also replace older coverage for certain inpatient treatments and cover a wider range of mental health care.

Gr Burbes Sant Firur Lena Poelawheys

Nomce to Furors summons for ACT Supreme Court service

A garbled OCR note indicates that certain summoned individuals to attend the ACT Supreme Court for service on a Friday are not now required to attend. The readable fragment confirms a court summons context and a change in attendance requirements.

ACT Supreme Court

Canberra Weather Update and Regional Forecast

Outlook reports calm to light northerly winds across Canberra with clear skies and cold mornings in northern regions. Observations note above average daytime highs and mild checks along the tablelands, with dry conditions extending to the weekend and scattered coastal clouds. Weather data includes yesterday’s temperatures and forecast for today across Canberra, Burley Griffin, Tablelands, South Coast, and regional towns.

Canberra Othe Menlandas Walcha Solitary Island Wilcannia Carly Sam Ake Burley Griff Tablelands Rosa Fage South Coast Frog

Canberra TV Evening Schedule Snapshot

A cluttered broadcast timeline lists programs across Canberra stations with times and show names. Entries include news segments, entertainment, sports, talk, dramas, and specials ranging from morning to late night, featuring The National Today Show, Olympic Games coverage, and local program blocks.

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