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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1970

Page

10

Mao Mao Tse-tung turns 77 amid unfulfilled revolution

Mao Tse-tung, at 77, still pursues perpetual revolution as the Cultural Revolution’s early aims remain largely undone. The party’s destroyed structure remains unrebuilt, youth loyalty wanes, and the military continues to drive governance. He is reportedly in good health and seldom celebrates birthdays publicly.

Mao Tse-tung Hong Kong UPI Chinese Communist Party China Mao Communist Party

British banker freed by Red Chinese in Hong Kong

David Johnston, a 56 year old British banker, was released from a Red Chinese prison after 28 months and a signed confession. He walked to freedom across the border into Hong Kong on Christmas 1970, reuniting with his wife who had flown in from London. He told reporters the charges were vague and that he did not know the specific spying activity he was accused of.

Hong Kong UPI David Johnston China Johnston Chartered Bank Shanghai Border Bridge Freedom London

Embalmer Reports Theft Of Fluids And Tape Player

Charleston report states embalmer James W. Lowry told police 12 pints of highly toxic embalming fluid and a tape player were stolen from his car. The incident occurred in Charleston, West Virginia, as police begin investigation into the burglary and theft.

Charleston, W.va UPI James W. Lowry

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