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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1970

Page

2

Foe Blasts Bridge Cuts Saigon Phnom Penh Highway

Communist forces in Cambodia blew a major two span bridge on Highway 1 between Saigon and Phnom Penh at 3 a.m., halting traffic 60 miles east of Phnom Penh. Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops reportedly pushed into Prey Veng for the second straight day, with Cambodian forces still holding the city center.

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Audie Murphy faces assault charges in California case

Audie Murphy, famed World War II hero with 20 decorations, was booked in North Hollywood on suspicion of assault with intent to commit murder and related charges after an incident May 18 with dog trainer David Gofstein. He was released on recognizance with a July 6 preliminary hearing set.

Murphy North Hollywood David Gofstein Burbank Joe Gazzigli Gofstein Duncan J.V. Rodriguez

Kennedy rules out 1972 presidential run

UPI reports Senator Edward Kennedy said on NBC Today there is no path to a 1972 presidential bid and no plans for a 1976 run. He said he would remain in public life while he can be effective in the Senate and on issues he cares about, warning that loss of impact would push him toward other things. He cited national polarization and said protest has become too easy for some youths.

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No New Taxes This Year Deficit Delay

A Nixon administration official says no new taxes will be proposed in the election year even if the federal budget deficit rises to five billion dollars. The latest formal estimate sets the July 1 fiscal year deficit at 1.3 billion, with an emergency tax request possible if spending outpaces income by ten to fifteen billion. The official, unnamed, notes inflation control lag and higher unemployment, while the economy is deemed basically sound.

Washington UPI Nixon

Belmar Daughter Dominates At St. Alphonsus Hospital

PORT WASHINGTON Wisconsin UP I reports a Belmar daughter takes a leading role this week at St. Alphonsus Hospital highlighting women’s presence in local events and medical care with notable activity and attention.

Port Washington, Wis UPI Belmar Daughter St. Alphonsus Hospital

Extra funds sought for summer youth projects

Washington officials seek added federal money to fund youth recreation programs this summer. At a Nixon administration meeting, senior officials from several federal agencies discussed making resources available to counter heat related unrest described by two mayors as a serious threat.

Washington UPI Nixon Council On Youth Opportunity Oer Neighborhood Youth Corps Nyc Spiro T. Agnew Jack Maltester San Leandro Calif Conference of Mayors Frank Curran San Diego National League of Cities Agnew Office of Economic Opportunity Hubert H. Humphrey

Nasser cites Soviet advisers with Egyptian troops abroad

Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser said Soviet advisers are with his forces “everywhere” in a Khartoum speech. Overnight border fighting along the Israeli Jordanian frontier included a 65 minute clash with Arab guerrillas. Tel Aviv reported shelling near Idmit with no casualties. Jordan said Israeli barrages caused no damage and that Israeli forces killed 10 guerrillas inside Israel near Maoz Hayyim. Nasser also claimed military aid and electronic equipment countering Israel, noting moves of Egypt’s naval academy to Libya and military academy to Sudan.

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Protesters Freed as Feeney Grants Continuance in Boston Sit-in

District Court Judge Joseph Feeney cleared 58 antiwar demonstrators who blocked a public way at the Boston Army Base on May 15, delaying action without finding guilt. He urged peaceful protest and working within the system to change laws, noting he would end the war if he had jurisdiction. The report also mentions regional comments on safety and urban funding debates.

Boston UPI Joseph F. Feeney

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