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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1970
Page
2
Five law students under SMASH at George Washington University attack the Transportation Department plan for five mile per hour bumper tests. They urge a 15 mph standard and bumpers that absorb impact, with consistent centerline height to prevent mismatches in collisions.
The Christmas week movie schedule is tight as Manchester Cinema is closed. Fellini's Satyricon continues at College Cinema Williamstown with subtitles. Harte Theatre shows Tropic of Cancer and The Adventurers in a double feature, with Tropic of Cancer offering some substance though not a strong film.
The United States will withdraw 12,000 troops from Japan and 5,000 from Okinawa, relocating units within the Far East. Strength in Japan falls from 39,000 to about 27,000, the lowest since World War II. Changes to begin by mid 1971, prompted by financial strain and base relinquishment. Officials note the plan was agreed by U.S. and Japanese leaders at the Foreign Office. London note mentions airport staff actions.
Israel postponed a cabinet decision on whether to resume indirect talks with U.N. mediator Gunnar V. Jarring, aiming to avoid rushing into negotiations while Britain and the United States press for progress. A later cabinet meeting is not expected for a week as tensions rise with a rocket attack on Jerusalem. Egyptian leaders, led by Vice President Aly Sabrey, arrived in Moscow with a diplomatic delegation to press Cairo’s view on the crisis.
Cambodian battlefield communiques say Viet Cong and North Vietnamese units bombarded positions about seven miles from central Phnom Penh Sunday night. Reports note damage to Peam Oknha Ong area on the Mekong and a damaged bridge on Highway 4 blocking access to the oil refinery, with casualties among government troops.
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