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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1969

Page

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U N debates censure call on Israel at UN

Arab gunfire on an Israeli position near the Lebanon border followed by mortar fire. Lebanon seeks censure and compensation for damages amid clashes. Israel says its raid targeted guerrilla positions and justifies action. NATO-style warplane strikes hit Egypt and Jordan as retaliation amid cross border fire.

Tel Aviv Lebranese Israel Lebanon U.N New York Roops U.N. Security Council Mt. Hermon Edouard Gborra Yosef Teah Lebese Egypt Jordan Ih Egyptan Suez Canal Abdullah Bridge Jordan River Frontier

Allies Claim 1 700 Enemy Toll in Offensive

Allied forces report heavy fighting north of Saigon and along the coastal lowlands as the open Communist offensive continues. U S casualties run high with 100 to 125 killed and 600 wounded. 1 700 enemy dead claimed amid major battles at Quan Loi An Loc Loc Ninh and near Tay Ninh City.

Saigon South Vietnam Demilitarized Zone U.S Ceniy Quan Loi-An Loc-Loc Ninh Avas Tay Ninh

UN Charges N Korea With 14 Truce Violations

The United Nations Command charged North Korea with 14 major armistice violations along the border between April 23 and August 10. U.S. and South Korean forces killed 12 infiltrators, with four sea attempts noted. North Korea denied the charges, calling for withdrawal of weapons. the U.N. said buildup is defensive.

Panmunjom Korea U.N. Command North Korea U.S Arthur H. Adams Korean Military Armistice Commission Lee Chooh-sung U.N South Korea Adams Commission U.N Command Sea of Japan

Minimum wage for teachers approved by Senate 25 to 6

The bill to raise the state minimum teacher pay to 6800 yearly cleared the Senate by a 25 to 6 vote and moves to the House. Critics warned of high costs while supporters said pay parity would help retain veteran staff and attract strong teachers.

Senate B@STON House John D. Barrus R-Goshen William D. Werks R-Cobasset Quabbin Reservoir Boston Northfield Mountain Barrus George V. Kenneaily Dboston Massachusetts Greater

Red Chinese Beat Retreat To Avoid Worse Troubles

TOKYO AP reports Communist China's official radio said military patrols on the Soviet China border withdrew after a Soviet attack to prevent worsening the situation. Moscow's Soviet press gave no clash details or casualty counts. The U S State Department said it would not take sides and aim to improve relations with both powers. In Hong Kong, escapees claim massive troop movements and mass conscription, though corroboration is limited.

Supreme Court Boston State Supreme Court High Court Registry Police Boston Senate Wars and Means Tokyo China Central Asia Moscow Peking U.S. State Department United States William P. Rogers U.S Soviet Union Hong Kong British Crown Colony

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