Britain to Launch New Mideast Peace Plan
United Nations envoy Lord Caradon heads to New York to push a new Big Four peace move as the United States Britain France and the Soviet Union plan a Tuesday meeting in New York to discuss the Middle East. France reportedly negotiates to buy 50 Mirage jets for Iraq, while 50 Mirages were cleared for Libya's government, stirring debate over France's policy. In Gaza Israeli taxi losses are reported amid mock air raids. Beirut cabinet weighs guerrilla activity after a Cairo Cairo pact ends a Lebanon clash with 150 dead.
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Davis Plans State Government Modernization And Budget
Gov. Deane C. Davis will present Tuesday a plan to modernize Vermont state government and outline Thursday how he intends to spend a record 109 million dollar annual budget. Lawmakers return to Montpelier for the 1970 session with Davis aiming to keep bipartisan support, setting goals for the decade and addressing environmental control in his state of the state address. The week will feature early first actions in both chambers on two minor items.
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Police Interview Over 600 in Yablonski Murder Case
State police report more than six hundred persons have been interviewed in the Yablonski triple murder probe but offer no new leads. An inquest into the deaths is planned within two weeks as investigators push for information to solve the case.
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Jock” Yablonski
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Washington County
Biafran Leader Flees as Nigerian War Nears End
Odumegwu Ojukwu reportedly fled to a neutral country and will seek peace within 48 hours. World relief agencies warn of mass starvation and deaths in Biafra if aid resumes, as Pope Paul VI and international groups urge ceasefire to avert further bloodshed. A Danish relief group confirms Uli airstrip still in use. Geneva calls for food, medical aid amid fragile ceasefire talks.
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Nixon ready to expand Biafran relief efforts
President Nixon signals a massive expansion of U S relief to Biafran civilians as Nigeria civil war nears climactic hours. White House says 8 cargo planes 4 helicopters available on 24 hour alert to deliver food and medical aid while coordinating with Britain Sweden Poland Canada and the United Kingdom to broaden international observer presence.
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Peking protests Moscow over Taiwan country label
In a new note from Peking to Moscow, Communist China protested the Soviet Union’s use of the word country to describe Taiwan, marking the sharpest sharp tension in their relations to date. The exchange underscores rising friction between the two powers amid cross strait and Cold War dynamics.
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Disabled Tanker Towed Toward Los Angeles Coast
A 676 foot tanker carrying 14 million gallons of jet fuel remains in danger as it is towed by tug Pacific Mariner and Coast Guard cutter Venturous off the southern California coast. The Connecticut with 41 crewmen faced pump failures and water intake. portable pumps and Navy specialists aided the crew to lower water levels. The vessel was en route from Los Angeles to Japan and rescue operations continue.
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Nixon Near Decision on Supreme Court Nominee
Washington reports President Nixon will announce a Supreme Court nominee in about a week. This would be his second attempt after the rejection of Clement F. Haynsworth Jr. Speculation centers on California Justice Louis H. Burke while candidates remain secret.
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Problems Facing Congress- Crime as Election Issue
In early 1970 the Senate and House alike grapple with anti crime measures amid claims Congress has undercut the president. The organized crime bill proposes heavy sentences and witness protections while a drug control bill risks home entry without notice. Both parties seek laws to curb Cosa Nostra influence and crime.
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Nineteen Cave Explorers Trapped By Boy Rescue
A youth wedged in a 18 to 20 inch wide cave passage trapped 1:30 pm to 8:30 pm prompted a rescue by police and fire crews in Knox New York. Peter Vines 14 of Chicopee Mass was freed by prying the knee loose with an iron bar and ropes. The party from Springfield College Outing Club and Springfield Explorers Club faced a single exit from a privately owned cave with ample oxygen and water.
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Inside Columnist Sets New Standard For Granting The Vote
Columnist Gerald Raftery argues a new standard for granting the vote while readers learn of Secretary of State Rogers formula for peace in the Mid East, per discussion on page 4. James Reston criticizes public understanding, page 4. Jacqueline Bell Manchester's Junior Miss competes for state honors, page 6. A Hoosick Falls man dies when pinned under his car, page 6.
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