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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1972

Page

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Nations unite to fight terrorism after Munich killings

Washington reports 40 nations in talks led by the United States to curb terrorism after 17 Israelis were killed in Munich. Secretary of State Rogers and President Nixon pledged firm action. Germany hosts talks as West Germany hosts Olympic events amid security concerns.

Washington United States Munich US State Department America Yivhak Rabin Israel Cymenic Rogers Nixon Rogers Tater Ohe Congress Senate United Seite Fter International Guerdlas Conrad Ahlers Dierman Waldheim General Assembly West Germany United Nations

Weather and race notes from late news item

Fragmented report describes cedar racing conditions and wind impact on events. Text is garbled with missing names and places, making specifics unclear.

More Arabs Sought in Munich Terror Probe

West German police hunt 15 suspected Arab terrorists thought to be in the country after the Munich attack. Three surviving militants, Ibr him Badran Abd El Kadir El Daaoui and Samer Mohammed Abdullah, are to face a magistrate. officials note recent relocations in Jordan and Syria. Olympic security tightens as threats persist and all official receptions are cancelled.

Munich Associated Press Enight Olympic West Germany Ibrahim Badran Abd el Kadir el Daaoui Samer Mohammed Abdullah Jordan Syria 5 RES Jetter Tele

Moves to get gold

The Australian Olympic team will push to award Brad Cooper the gold in the 4m freestyle after Rick Demont of the United States was disqualified for a positive drug test. Cooper was 1/100 second behind Demont, with the Games resuming after a 34-hour mourning period for Israeli deaths and Arab fighters.

Munich Brad Cooper Rick Demont United States Cooper Olympic

Tasmania to tax cigarettes under 1973 budget

Tasmanians face at least 74 more for cigarettes and tobacco from January 1 1973 under a four million deficit budget. Motorists pay $2 more for registrations. Hospital ward fees rise to $24 day for intermediate and $30 for private wards. A 50 percent licence fee on retailers and a consumption tax on smokers are proposed. Potential legal challenge discussed in Queensland with possible High Court action.

Hobart Reece Snedden Retail Tobacconists Association of Tasmania K. Dickenson Queensland

Government gains from Gallup Poll fall short of Labour threat

The Government gains about 1 percent in public support from a Gallup Poll but fails to secure a safety margin against anticipated Labour gains. Private polls predict Labour gains in Sydney and Melbourne, while NSW and Victoria show no improvement for the Government. Prime Minister and Treasurer welcome the modest rise and promise to explain budget benefits.

Gallup Nsw Victora Labor Party Sydney Melbourne Commonwealth

McAlister urges clear definition of key investment areas

Australian stock exchanges official Michael McAlister urged the Federal Government to identify key or sensitive activities where foreign control should be prevented. He listed banking civil aviation insurance strategic resources and communications as top areas and warned against ill defined rules that would deter legitimate investors. He supported a Federal body for market regulation while noting the need for open, transparent rules and fewer tax and corporate law impediments to attract capital.

Australian Associated Stock Exchanges Michael McAlister Bio Peril McAlister Australia Canberra Senate Select Committee On Senate Mur Phy Securities and Exchanges Commission McAlister Co

Health advisory backs mercury limit in fish at 1 ppm

Australia’s Public Health Advisory Committee recommends maintaining the US permissible level of mercury in fish. The Victorian Minister for Health, Mr Rossiter, said the state had sought to cap the limit at one part per million.

Melbourne Australia Public Health Advisory Mr Rossiter

South Korean fishermen freed from North Korea

About 160 South Korean fishermen were released from North Korea aboard seven ships this morning after being detained last July while fishing near the disputed eastern sea area along the north south demarcation line. The boats crossed the sea ward extension of the line early today.

Seoul North Korea

Dubious sales practices named by Consumer Protection Council

The Consumer Protection Council identified International Learning Systems Corporation Ltd Pacific Marketing Enterprises Pty Ltd Hibs Bogegh Soree tion Ltd as using dubious sales tactics. Home visits offered free 20 volume encyclopedias if the consumer sent a letter praising the volumes and agreed to a 10 year yearbook purchase costing 54 to 57 dollars annually. Contracts hid cancellation entitlements under Door-to-Door Sales Act and misrepresented total costs over three years. A salesman for Pacific Marketing Enterprises Pty Ltd claimed not to be selling goods while pushing annual information coupons. The council criticized gatekeeper tactics and warned consumers to guard against such approaches.

Conmmer Pacific Marketing Enterprises Pty Ltd

Banks plan national charge-card scheme announces in Australia

Australia’s major trading banks revealed a joint national charge-card system to operate initially in Sydney Melbourne Canberra and nearby cities. Cards issued by banks would allow purchases from affiliated merchants with credit lines set by each bank and monthly statements with no joining fees or annual charges if paid within 25 days.

Sydney Australia Melbourne Canberra Newcastle Wollongong Geelong Hanks

GRAFT SAGA at James Cook University sparks plan talks

Petitions to NCDC on road plan and clashes at James Cook University Towneville surface amid controversy. A Queensland State Member alleges rampant medicine training claims and a GP spokesman comments on the issue. Includes page references across sections.

NCDC UNI Queensland James Cook University Towneville

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