Saigon agrees to peace talks
South Vietnam has finally agreed to attend the widened peace talks in Paris, but a date for the first session has not yet been set. President Johnson said Saigon's decision to go to the peace talks opened "a new and hopeful phase in the negotiations." However, he warned, "We must expect both hard bargaining and hard fighting in the days ahead." The Australian Prime Minister Mr Gorton, also welcomed Saigon's decision.
New look to lift morale
Women conductors on Government buses will be "with it". They are exchanging their drab, navy blue serge uniforms ... for air-hostess-style tailored aquamarine uniforms. The Minister for Transport said there was no doubt they would improve the image of the department and staff morale. The department will allow mini-skirts on those conductresses who want to wear them. "But not too mini," said an official. "About three or four inches above the knee."
River ferry possible
The Minister for Transport, Mr M.A. Morris, said that a hydrofoil ferry service for Parramatta River was possible next year. "We are looking at a hydrofoil service for the Parramatta River and hope proposals for the service will crystallise next year," he said. "There has been a tremendous upsurge in the numbers of people using ferries in the last two years, and I think we should develop the use of our waterways for passenger transportation."