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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1969
Page
2
US launched its largest wartime B52 armada against North Vietnamese troops massed near the Cambodian border. Eight-engine bombers dropped at least two million pounds of bombs on guerrilla units in War Zone C, 50 to 75 miles northwest of Saigon, with some strikes within 114 miles of the border.
Nixon defeats Democratic House on brief extension of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The bill, sent to the Senate, preserves most Johnson-era aid while adding combat pay for teachers in violent schools and a block grant-like approach. It also extends aid to federally impacted areas and includes children from federally supported housing programs in the program. Separate war updates report heavy B 52 strikes in War Zone C over Vietnam with multiple divisions reportedly engaged and ground fighting near the DMZ, including Marines inflicting casualties and discovering guerrilla remains and damaged Communist armor.
Washington reports a bit of progress in discussions between United States officials and Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin on how to strengthen United Nations efforts in the Middle East. Assistant Secretary Sisco says views are closer but much work remains as they seek to empower Gunnar Jarring and define his mandate to end the Arab Israeli war.
After 11 hours and 45 minutes of deliberation in Los Angeles, the jury found Sirhan Bishara Sirhan guilty of murder in the first degree and fixed the penalty at death. The verdict was delivered as witnesses and reporters watched from the courtroom, with Sirhan reacting calmly to the decision.
The federal government formally appeals Judge Wyzanski’s ruling that the 1967 draft law discriminates against conscientious objectors on non religious grounds. Assistant U. S. Attorney Suchecki says the appeal to the Supreme Court was authorized. The case of John H. Sisson, 22, Concord, who was convicted for failing to submit to induction, remains in the record.
Los Angeles reports Sirhan Sirhan faces the death penalty for the Kennedy murder with appeals likely to stretch years. A seven member, five woman jury returned a unanimous verdict after a lengthy trial and Judge Walker will consider a new trial motion May 14 before possible transfer to Death Row or Vacaville hospital.
A new campus group at Berkeley to provide birth control information for UC coeds adopts the name Students' Association for Family Education SAFE.
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