Britain Wins French Approval For Common Market Membership
London reports that France backs Britain’s bid to join the European Common Market. French Foreign Minister Maurice Schumann declares it France’s irreversible desire to begin negotiations, noting Britain’s acceptance of the Rome Treaty as a condition. He recalls De Gaulle’s past vetoes and cites farm price supports as a key obstacle before talks by June 30.
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Foe Downs Two More American Helicopters
Guerrilla ground fire downed two U.S. helicopters raising the two week tally to 15. U.S. Command later reported 6,351 aircraft losses since Jan 1 1961 with three crewmen wounded in the latest crashes near Katum and in the A Shau Valley. In the same day, Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces attacked Saigon area posts, killing 15 marines and wounding 41 as U.S. raids by B 52 bombers targeted forest camps in the Mekong Delta. Thirty more enemy clashes occurred along the Cambodian border, with additional American casualties reported. Da Nang defense heightened after captures of a North Vietnamese colonel suggested planned attacks on the city.
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Search Intensified For Iraq Coup Leader
Beir ut UPI Iraq's blood purge continues after 41 executions raising total to 95 since July 1968. Maj Gen Abdul Ghani al Rawi, named leader of the failed coup, is hunted and sentenced to death in absentia. Iraqi authorities blame CIA and Iran for the plot as checkpoints widen around Baghdad. Iran expels Iraqi envoy and staff amid escalating Gulf tensions.
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Washington Window Senate Leaders Set Tone For Year
Washington report notes Senate leaders Mansfield and Scott steering a cautious path in an election year. They urge less partisan fighting while criticizing the other party's administration and economy. Mansfield, Democrat, faulted administration for domestic delays while Scott urged quitting politics first. Kennedy aided Mansfield, calling for an economic reversal of inflation. Scott dismissed the claim. The clash signals a year of high political tension in Congress.
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Israeli Airstrikes Near Cairo Escalate Middle East Crisis
Israeli bombers hit targets within ten miles of Cairo while fighting Egyptian forces along the Suez Canal. Israeli commandos seized Shadwan Island in a helicopter raid, reporting heavy resistance, 70 Egyptians killed and 62 captured. Egypt said seven soldiers were wounded. two Israelis died in separate clashes. The fighting continued as Cairo criticized its army's performance amid renewed air and naval raids.
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Mercy Flight Nears Nigeria With Complete Field Hospital
UPI reports President Nixon approved a mercy relief flight to Nigeria carrying a complete 200 bed field hospital, 25 jeeps, and 40,000 tons of food per month. Dr. Robert L. Price aboard. mission to aid starved Ibo amid postwar relief efforts. Canadian Red Cross to supply 13 tons of drugs from Montreal.
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Vietnam War Shifts to Saigon After 1969
UPI Foreign News Analyst assesses 1969 as a year of change in the Vietnam War. Nixon’s withdrawal moves and a revised draft law reduced antiwar pressure while advancing Vietnamization. Thieu gains strength as Hanoi faces disappointment. Washington projects moderate gains but risks remain for both leaders as 1970 approaches.
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Bennington Banner announces rates and contact details
The Bennington Banner lists its contact numbers for newsroom and advertising and gives home delivery options. It states its daily publication schedule, location at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont, and United Press International affiliation for local news. Subscriptions are priced by radius and region with 3 month, 6 month, and 1 year options.
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