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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1970

Page

2

FBI Arrests Russian Charged With Spying

In Seattle a 37 year old Russian translator at the United Nations was held on $100,000 bond on espionage charges. Aleksandr V. Tikhomirov was arrested after attempting to buy U S missile defense secrets from an Air Force sergeant. The FBI said the case involved material on Pacific Northwest defenses and antiaircraft installations. A preliminary hearing was set to determine probable cause for a federal grand jury.

Seattle UPIC United Nations Soviet Union Aleksandr V. Tikhomirov United States FBI Tikhomirov U.S Walter J. Roseburg Jr Washington, D C New York Excelsior Hotel United States Air Force Pacific Northwest

Arab Leaders End Confrontation Summit in Cairo

Five Arab states wrap up a three day war council in Cairo pledging to liberate occupied Arab lands and blaming the United States for destabilizing peace. The communique urged mobilization of resources and coordinated military political strategy among Egypt Jordan Iraq Sudan and Syria.

Cairo UPS United States Middle East Israel Egypt Jor Dan Iraq Sudan Syria Heliopolis Gamal Abdel Nasser Noureddin al-Atassi King Hussein Jordan Saleh Mahdi Ammash Jaafar el-Numeiry

Air War Escalates Over Suez as Battles Rage Across Canal

United Press International reports intensified air fighting above the Suez Canal with Israeli raids on Egyptian fortifications along the northern sector and heavy Egyptian strikes into Sinai. Jordanian front clashes north and south of the Sea of Galilee leave casualties, while Egypt seeks Soviet-trained pilots and more experienced air crews.

Egypt Jordan Syria United Press International Israel Suez Canal Arab War Council Cairo Tel Aviv Canal Sinai Peninsula Cairo Radio Deversoir Suez Front Sea of Galilee Kremlin Gamal Abdel Nasser

Trustbuster McLaren to Stay at DOJ Despite Rumors

Washington UPI reports Richard W. McLaren, the Nixon administration’s antitrust chief, intends to remain assistant attorney general. He has aggressively pursued mergers and anti competitive practices, drawing praise and criticism. He notes mergers have slowed under his watch and cites a notable 376 million merger between First National City and Chubb as an example.

Washington UPI Richard W. McLaren McLaren Wall Street First National City Corp New York City Chubb Corp Justice Department

Extension of Philadelphia Plan Expanded to 19 Cities

Labor Secretary George P. Shultz announced extending the Philadelphia Plan concept to 19 more cities including Atlanta Boston Buffalo Cincinnati Denver Detroit Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Los Angeles Miami Milwaukee Newark New Orleans New York Pittsburgh San Francisco Seattle and St. Louis. The plan requires bidders on federally assisted construction projects of 500000 or more to submit affirmative action plans with goals and timetables for minority hiring. No deadline was set for the 19 cities and a reasonable period is expected for plan development.

Washington UPI George P. Shultz Philadelphia Labor Department Shultz Atlanta Boston Buffalo Cincinnati Denver Detroit Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Los Angeles Miami Milwauk Newark New Orleans New York Pittsburgh San Francisco Seattle St. Louis Afl-Cio George Meany

Five Day Forecast in New England and Boston Temperatures

UPI reports near normal temperatures for five day period Tuesday through Saturday across New England. Highs range from the upper 20s to upper 30s, lows from near zero to the mid 20s, with rain in the south and snow or rain in the north. Boston normals are 37/23.

Boston UPI New England U.S. Weather Bureau Maine

Booby Trapped Intruder Sparks Damages Dispute

In 1967 Marvin Katko was shot entering the Briney home at Eddyville Iowa. He sued the couple and won 30000 in damages after a booby trap wound him. The case stirred local anger as the 1000 resident town watched a man hurt by a trap and a legal outcome that drew questions about liability and punishment.

Los Angeles UPI Maureen Cannon United California Bank Miss Cannon Eddyville, Iowa Marvin Katko Edward Briney Katko Brineys Eddyville Mahaska County

Briney Bill Surfaces After Farm Shooting Debate

In Iowa the Briney case prompts three related bills. A shotgun booby trap at Bertha Briney’s farm drew strong reactions. Supporters seek legal defense of life family and property with any means necessary while lawmakers weigh amendments and potential legal jeopardy.

Bertha Briney Ed Briney Katko Briney Iowa Supreme Court Brineys Iowa Iowa House House Law Enforcement Committee

Defense May Rest Today In Chicago Seven Trial

Defense attorneys for the Chicago Seven could rest their case today as final arguments loom this week. A defense motion for acquittal is denied. Seven men faced charges of conspiring to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Bobby Seale, separated from the group, was sentenced for contempt. Bond for the others was revoked for David Dellinger after a vile word incident. A judge barred Dellinger’s visit with family. defense witnesses were limited by the government rebuttal.

Chicago UPI Chicago Seven Bobby G. Seale Black Panther Party David Dellinger U.S. District Court Julius J. Hoffman Dellinger Hoffman Leonard I. Weinglass New York William M. Kunstler

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