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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1969
Page
2
SAIGON reports indicate Communist ground fire downed two more U S warplanes, raising losses to five aircraft in three days. Spokesmen note high casualties on both sides with heavy ammunition dumps found and B 52 raids continuing near Saigon Hue and Khe Sanh.
Washington reports President Nixon faces difficulty filling high level posts. Fewer than 100 of 300 plus top jobs are filled, with holdovers and civil servants in many posts. Ziegler says Nixon aims to hire the best men and not rush the process.
Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle told his cabinet he will not resign before his term ends in 1972. He rejected Pompidou's Rome statement about running for president, stating his duty is to fulfill his mandate. Pompidou, formerly premier, had suggested a future bid, stirring speculation nationwide.
Premier Rashid Karami resolved an eight day old government crisis by naming four new ministers and forming a four man committee to craft a policy statement. The plan aims to beef up border defenses with Israel, impose military conscription, and align Lebanon with the Arab bloc while Nassim Majdalani’s resignation reportedly may be withdrawn. Egypt denounces U S policy as favoritism toward Israel amid regional tensions.
Mrs. Bessie Cavey aged 88 expressed no bitterness after Cincinnati patrolman Ralph L. Jones issued her a speeding ticket for 78 mph in a 40 mph zone. It was her first citation in 54 years of driving and she called the officer a nice policeman.
Prague reports two liberal leaders from the 1968 reforms Ota Sik and Eduard Goldstuecker returned from self exile amid the Palach crisis. The cabinet warned against exploiting Palach’s funeral while Defense Minister Durr urged the armed forces to follow orders. Palach’s self immolation on January 16 sparked new unrest and self burning incidents.
Richard Nixon vows to end the war as president with Henry Cabot Lodge heading the Paris negotiation team. The talks confront demands from the Communists for U S withdrawal and a cease-fire while the United States rejects any coalition government in Saigon. Both sides push for full surrender or political settlement, with on the ground ties to South Vietnam's Nguy en Cao Ky.
After a day of student picketing, UC Berkeley’s main auditorium Wheeler Hall was gutted by fire late Wednesday. Campus police suspect arson, noting witnesses saw several people fleeing the building as the fire intensified.
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