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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1971
Page
11
In Cairo a secret session faces Nubry and 11 former ministers accused of high treason for attempting to topple President Sadat. The prosecutor sought the death penalty for Sabry and hard labour for the rest, while the defendants pleaded not guilty. Reporters and police observed as proceedings began with defense objections over timing and evidence.
The flood hit West Bengal as the Ganges rose to record highs, leaving over a million homeless and cutting rail and road links. Cholera fears spread as drinking water became polluted. Government and Army efforts target rationing, relief, and shelter while Uttar Pradesh faces rising danger. Death toll tallies rise with hundreds reported in Bihar and Bhagalpur.
An official New Delhi announcement says Prime Minister Indira Gandhi will visit Britain from October 29 to November 7, then travel to Washington for a four day visit at President Nixon's invitation. The trip serves to strengthen ties with the United Kingdom and United States.
Yahya Khan announced a general amnesty for those who committed or were alleged to have offences during disturbances in East Pakistan. The decree covers armed forces, East Pakistan Rifles, and police, but did not name Awami League leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The communique frames the amnesty as an olive branch for national reconciliation and allows those who left the country or went underground to return to normal vocations. General Fakku Khan named as West Pakistan governor and general administrative changes followed, signaling a shift toward civilian administration in East Pakistan. The report also notes U.S. and Soviet moves on aid and relief amid the crisis.
Western intelligence reports describe a new Soviet air weapon, a winged supersonic bomber, possibly operational by 1973. NATO and U S defense officials note secrecy around the project as Washington weighs responses to a dual role bomber capable of deep penetration and high speed.
In Rome a U S source says an Italian Navy petty officer Silvestri, 32, was arrested for spying for the Soviet Union. He allegedly passed on military secrets to Soviet and Eastern diplomats in exchange for money, with officials noting possible broader espionage links but stating the man acted alone. An embassy functionary faced expulsion as the case unfolded in Italy.
Queen Juliana wrapped up a state visit to a former colony, with closing remarks stressing constructive ties. Prince Bernhils and the diplomatic corps greeted her at Remajyran Airport as ministers and officials prepared for a press conference outlining the visit’s value and future cooperation.
The French prototype Concorde successfully crossed the Atlantic on its first prestige flight from Cayenne to Paris. Chief pilot Andre Turut led the crew amid cheers from 15,000 Guiana residents as engineers reported on the experimental stage of the program and noted the alliance with Air France and Dassault components.
A Moscow Pravda article harshly criticizes Western policies and Nixon's planned Peking visit, signaling the Kremlin's firmer line on China. Reports from London and Bangkok mention Anglo French and multinational talks and Nixon’s Asia strategy, framing China as a growing threat during the Cold War.
The story reports on a delayed embalmed body preservation case tied to a Roman convent and the Argentine presidency. It notes a body restored after 16 years, with unclear details about burial plans and leadership statements from the period. Entities include Rome, Argentina, and the convent.
A widow, Caexuinine, died yesterday in Port of Spain two months after her husband’s death. The report, dated Sunday, notes the event occurred at Coreige net Port ae Srila with brief details provided.
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