15 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1977
Page
1
US unions rally behind uranium producers in patriotic terms at a seminar led by Richard Grossman of Environmentalists for Full Employment. He warned unions view energy jobs as necessary, despite environmental and health costs, urging controlled tech and energy efficiency alternatives to nuclear power.
US nuclear industry sources resisted discussing dangers, concentrating on unemployment and economic chaos if plants were not built. They argued energy and investment dollars matter more, noting automation avoids unsafe conditions and wage demands, with energy subsidized by government and the public.
Oslo reports Labour-Socialist coalition appears to hold a narrow edge in Norway's 144 seat Parliament after a recount shifts a seat from the Conservatives. Unofficial results show Prime Minister Nordh securing a one vote majority over non socialists.
Australia’s most dangerous criminal Edward James Jockey Smith was cornered in a telephone booth near Bamaderry railway station after a ten hour manhunt involving more than 60 police and a Navy helicopter. He faces charges over the CBC bank robbery at South Hurstville plus resisting arrest and offering a bribe. A 35 year old woman, Valerie Jane Ell, was arrested at a cottage during the operation.
Police sought 1974 fugitive Peter Smith after a long pursuit near the Shoalhaven River. A detective was attacked. a dog was shot. A witness said Smith tried to hire a car to Bomaderry station. He had eluded authorities since 1974 amid prior bank payroll robbery charges and prison escapes.
Government to amend Industries Assistance Commission Act to align IAC and Temporary Assistance Authority guidelines with economic and industry advice goals. Inquiries will focus on maintaining employment levels for specified periods, with added government guidelines and priorities. IAC must report on economy’s capacity to absorb advised changes, a shift critics call weakening long term adjustment.
The Industries Assistance Commission told the Government that high-cost labour intensive industries now burden the community. It called for consistent adjustment measures, more budget funds via redirected tariffs, and public participation to shape policy. The paper urges openness and aligns with a broader reform of Australia’s industry structure.
The Australian Retailers Association expressed unified support for a strong independent Industries Assistance Commission. National director Mir John Martin said a key convention report showed imports and members from all states backing the commission. Delegates also backed a ministerial council and a national packaging committee for standard rules. Paul Simons of Woolworths Limited was elected president for a second term.
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Senator Guilfoyle blamed the Public Service Board for not granting enough staff to the Social Security Department despite ministerial pressure. She defended gains from counter staff recognition, noted no field officer growth in two to three years, and referenced reforms to benefit overpayments and payment timing saving tens of millions. Fraser blames procedures.
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