19 Sep 1970
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1970
Page
1
Attorney General John N. Mitchell labeled students professors and campus activists as uninformed saying they misread and misjudge government. He spoke at a Women's National Press Club event after fund raising, calling for order amid campus unrest and warning of a rightward shift.
European diplomats view President Nixon's planned European stops and Sixth Fleet visit as a show of U S vital interests in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The trip, timed near UN events, aims to reassure allies, pressure the Soviet Union, and address Middle East crises with Heath in London.
A high pressure system moves into the area bringing clearer and warmer weather. Today will be partly sunny with highs in the upper 60s, while tomorrow looks clear with temperatures in the 70s.
Vermont Attorney General James Jeffords urged state and New England regional procedures to standardize enforcement, sentencing, and rehabilitation for drug users. He called for uniform recommendations and immunity for users seeking help, and asked judges to coordinate policies across towns and states.
The Liberty Union Party petitions with 1704 signatures may be challenged for ballot placement. Democratic candidate for attorney general Thomas Salmon requested copies at his expense, amid rumors Democrats seek to invalidate signatures. Salmon, who beat Diamondstone in the Democratic primary, would face Diamondstone again if the Liberty Union runs. Other Liberty Union candidates include William Meyer for the Senate and Dennis Morisseau for the House.
The page highlights first aerial photographs of the Carthusian monastery, outlines results from last week's antique and classic auto show, and previews area musical events along with plans for an extended film program in Manchester.
President Nixon issued simultaneous proclamations designating October 9 as Leif Erickson Day and October 12 as Columbus Day, noting neither claims discovery of America. He cited Erickson's voyage as Norse explorer and Columbus's 1492 voyage, while avoiding a position on who discovered America.
United Press International reports U S Navy helicopter carrier Guam with 1500 Marines and Atlantic Fleet units sailing toward the Mediterranean to reinforce the 6th Fleet as heavy fighting rages in Jordan for a second day. Pentagon calls it precautionary to evacuate civilians if needed. State Department contemplates possible intervention to rescue Americans if the government of King Hussein falls. Civilians and combatants suffer mounting casualties while Amman endures bombardment and the Palestinian Red Crescent appeals for aid. Jordanian guerrillas claim control of Mafraq as clashes widen.
Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir met President Nixon for a private discussion on increasing aid and diplomacy to ease the tense Middle East situation. She told senators Israel does not want or need American troops while urging resumed peace talks under UN auspices. Ziegler called the session frank, covering Arab Israeli disputes and the Jordanian situation. Meir also conferred with Secretary of State Rogers before addressing about 60 senators. Separately in Los Angeles, Tex Watson appeared at the Tate-LaBianca murder trial as a key witness identified him to the court.
Soviet commentators urged an end to fighting in Jordan and urged restraint by Jordanian and Palestinian factions. Izvestia Tass and New Times say the clashes aid Israel and the United States, with Britain named as backing Israel, while U.S. intervention is feared. In New York, stocks rose despite late profit taking. Dow up 0.82 to 758.49 on heavy volume as traders eye intervention risk.
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