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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1969
Page
2
An industrial engineer and his wife describe their honeymoon flight on a United jet that struck turbulence and crashed near Mexico City. They detail the impact, escape through a damaged cabin, kerosene smell, injuries, and delayed rescue as passengers fled to a mud hut nearby.
A 332 item Hemingway inventory shows unpublished works including Jimmy Breen and African Book plus Garden of Eden Sea Novel trilogy and The Sea When Young The Sea When Absent The Sea in Being, plus letters and fragments. The catalog was prepared for Mrs. Hemingway and later released by scholars.
At Parris Island Marine Training Center officials said they would announce the investigation results into Pvt. Stephen E. Melson's death. The 18 year old from Millsboro Delaware reportedly had chronic kidney ailment and possible injuries. Marine spokesmen indicated a conclusive finding naming one or more involved persons and charging abuse, with at least one Marine relieved of duties during the inquiry.
UPI reports the U S Marine Corps shortened the Vietnam tour from 13 to 12 months effective immediately, affecting about 72 000 troops. Marines in Da Nang may transfer between divisions to complete the 12 month tour as others depart earlier. A separate item from London notes the Beatles remain the world’s top musical group for the fifth year, with the Beach Boys rising to second.
A group including Dr Aitken and Erlichman discussed population limits and a “year of reproductive pause” in 1976 with calls to preserve resources as a posterity trust. Watkins questioned sacrifice requirements, asking who would give up homes, practices, or high fees for the cause, but received no answers.
Israel blocked entrances to the occupied territories and closed Tel Aviv airport as security measures against guerrilla attacks on Yom Kippur. Israeli forces increased patrols and guards on rooftops amid fasting prayers and international efforts to restart Middle East talks among the Big Four.
A Senate subcommittee plans to hear testimony from four former Supreme Court justices possibly regarding conflict of interest allegations against Supreme Court nominee Clement F. Haynsworth. Senate leader Ervin may seek insights on ethics questions surrounding the nomination.
Washington and Washington based report on the tight two way race for Republican Senate leadership. Sen. Hugh Scott claims 22 votes plus extras after Hruska withdrawal. Sen. Baker cites strong prospects succeeding Dirksen, with support from former Justices and ongoing hearings over Judge Haynsworth's nomination and potential conflict of interest questions.
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