Bomb blast hits New York Communist Party HQ
A bomb exploded at the American Communist Party headquarters on West 26th Street New York. It was tossed from a moving car into a stairwell near The Joker presses. the building was empty at 4:45 am. Windows shattered across the block including a Serbian church and the Arlington Hotel nearby. A church caretaker and a pastor described the blast as tearing through the neighborhood.
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American Communist Party
The
Arty
Jorker
Manhattan
West 26Th Street
Nicholas Stepich
Basil Veinovich
Arlington Hotel
24Th Street
Brawl Follows Disputed Olympic Soccer Goal At Manuka Oval
Linesman Dennis McDermott was escorted from Manuka Oval by police after a brawl surged when his offside ruling denied a late extra time goal for Olympic in the Hope Croatia Deakin semifinal against Hope. The incident erupted as fans surged toward the official, with one Olympic player briefly held back by officers before rejoining the fray.
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Manuka Oval
Olympic
Croatia Deakin
Dennis’ MocDermott
Hope
Croatia-Deakin
McDermott
Sundev S. leads, Surtees retires on seventh lap
The report notes Sundev leading in a race with a dangerous rival Ju Surtees forced to retire on the seventh lap during today’s event. Details appear on page 10.
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Muun
Sundev
Doy
Theoeh Fe
Pris
Ju Surtees
Arytain
Wes al
Benson to Stand as Independent Amid ALP Conflicts
Former member Benson explained he would stand as an independent after expulsion threats from the Victorian ALP. He cited abuse from left-wing factions, alleged intelligence sabotage, and pressure from Defend Australia ties as factors. He warned a risky path lies ahead for Labor and noted a possible 80-50 chance of election if he runs.
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Victoria
Defend Australia
Whitlam
Labor Party
Freedom
Tom Hithe
Party For
Calwell
Vietnam
Benson
Viet
Nam
Octor
Batman
Dr Cairns
Santamaria
Fees rise at Catholic Girls' High School Braddon
Fees at the Catholic Girls High School Braddon will increase by two pounds per term from September 13, announced by Vicar-General Monsignor Favier. Other Canberra Catholic secondary schools plan increases next year, with Braddon fees rising to 52 a term, approved by Archbishop Dr O'Brien after discussions with the High School Board and Catholic Education Office.
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Braddon
Monsignor
Favier
Canberra
Daramaran College
Father McCowage
Goulburn
O'Brien
Catholic Education Office
Australia Considers Joining Asia Union Observer Role at Meeting
In Seoul an Australian observer delegation led by Deputy Speaker T. E Lacock attended a four day Asian Parliamentarians Union session. Australia weighs full membership with reports noting fee rises at St Vincent’s and Griffith schools and a projected Catholic education spend in the Woden Valley. Australia may formally apply next year.
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APL
House of Representatives
T. Eacock
Man Found Drowned After Expulsion Debate
A man was found drowned near Toranto amid a dispute over expulsion linked to Mr Benson. The incident involved concerns about a Trade Union group led by Raymond George Finch and the 1sts Defence Committee from Fassifern. Police say no suspicious circumstances were noted and the case remains under investigation.
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Benson
Newcastle
Raymond George Finch
1Sts Defence Committee
Teralba Street
Fassifern
Santamaria
Toranto
Smiles
Defend Australia
All that glitters is not gold in Sydney theft
Safes were drilled and $35,000 worth of precious metals including gold platinum and palladium were stolen from Pallows Pty Ltd in Sorry Hills Sydney over the weekend. Five Australian refiners can process the granulated metal, leaving police skeptical any profit is possible on the open market.
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Sydney
Australia
Pallows Pty Ltd
Sorry Hills
Rhodesia crisis sparks cross Commonwealth debate
In London and Georgetown reports detail tension over Rhodesia as officials discuss secret moves to end the crisis. Proposals involve sanctions and possible force, with senior university staff and political figures cited amid cross border exchanges and arrests in Salisbury.
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Commonwealth
Milton
Sai
Tering Conradin
Salisbury
Zambia
Jamaica
Colles
Alexuncatuned
Verah
Hadjder Wisemanne
London
Ian Smith
Guayanan
Volved
Forbes
Burnham
Hall
University College of Britain
New Zealand
Rhodesia
Alan the Smith
Keith Holyoake
Georgetown
Setain
John Conradie
BR. M. Vorah
Ouling
Don
Air fares in Australia rise three per cent at midnight
Domestic air fares in Australia increase by three per cent effective at midnight amid higher air navigation charges wages and material costs. Canberra single to Sydney up 30 cents to 10.30 Melbourne fare up 70 cents to 23.20. Ministers Swartz and Henry justify rise citing increased costs and needed airline profitability.
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Australia
Canberra
Sydney
Melbourne
Cvil Aviation
Swartz
Henry
Britain
TAA
Frederick Scherger
Act
Greenish
Advisory Council
Lhe Council
My Greenish
Ansell
ANA
F. Pascoe
Mimi
Adelaide
Perth
Melbourne-Perth
Fugitives captured after Gary gun battles
Four fugitives from Manitoba's Headingley Gaol, who stole a plane and crossed the US border, were captured after gun battles in Gary Indiana. Police said all ten escapees are in custody. A Canadian official will seek custody of the four men. Names given include Joseph Laporte George Leishman Kenneth Leishman Barry Duke and others. The escape began at Headingley Gaol near Winnipeg and ended with arrests after a flight and a standoff at a hotel and jewelry shop.
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Gary
Indiana
Manitoba
Headingley
Antimore Hotel
Headingley Gaolane
Winnipeg
George Lee
Kenneth Leishman
Joseph Laporte
Barry Duke
Canada
Leclerc
Wheeler
Ashe
Laporte Stubble Field
Leishman and Duke Surf
Injured Canberran waited five hours for aid after crash
Charles Permain, 20, of Narellan House, was the sole occupant of a car in front of the Canberra Post Office at Queen Victoria Terrace. He suffered facial lacerations and was found after a five hour delay. police had not received the call until 6.30am. He was in Canberra Community Hospital in satisfactory condition last night. The car and owl damage noted.
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Charles Permain
Narellan House
Canberra
Queen Victoria Terrace
Becaugh
Canberra Community Hospital
Australia ends Sarawak combat duty as troops depart
Singapore dispatch reports Australia’s Fourth Battalion Royal Australian Regiment has departed Sarawak en route to the Malayan mainland, ending duty in the Sarawak theatre as part of the Malaya defense.
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Singapore
Australia
Malayaia
Sarawak
Royal Astralian Regiment
Ab Seao
Malayan
Snow search for 13 youths near Mt Donna Buang
Melbourne youths vanish during a day trip with 13 teenagers missing near Mt Donna Buang. Two groups, including four youths with a girl from Akiva Youth Club and seven workers from Myer Emporium, were last seen near the summit lookout. Fog and six inch snow hinder the search.
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Melbourne
Donna Buang
Akiva Youth Club
Myer Emporium
Budget talks in Victoria with Holt Bent meet planned
The WSW Premier Mr Askin said yesterday Holt agreed to meet Victorian Premier Sir Henry Bent for talks on the budget crisis. United States urged by de Gaulle to commit to Vietnam withdrawal. Negotiations to hold across pages in this issue.
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Askin
Holt
Henry Bent
United States
de Gaulle
Vietn
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