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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1969

Page

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Heavier Asian Front Attacks Feared By U S Forces

U S Air Force transports moved 18 armored personnel carriers and six antitank guns to Bu Dop near Saigon amid reports of enemy moves along the Cambodian border. Despite a drop in activity from the campaign’s peak, American sources predict a renewed assault around Sept 1 as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces refit and position for a northern push.

Saigon U.S Bu Dop U.S. Command RTL Ōwakuni Japan John R. Braddon San Clemente Calif Vietnam

Denture Comfort Promise with FASTEETH Gummy Ad

A vintage ad claims FASTEETH keeps dentures firmer longer and more comfortable. It promises secure eating and speaking with an alkaline formula and urges regular dentist visits, noting availability at drug counters.

Arab ministers meet in Cairo amid calls for holy war

Arab foreign ministers gathered in Cairo to discuss Jordan’s summit proposal as oil rich states plan heightened backing for the Palestinian resistance. Reports from Amman say Arafat’s aides plan revenge while Nasser urged force in the Israel war. Israeli raids and border clashes continued near Jordan and Lebanon, with casualties on both sides.

Cairo Israel al Aksah Jerusalem Jordan Egypt Lebanon Saudi Arabia Middle East Amman Jordan River Golan Heights Suez Canal Izmir Turkey Kuwait Libya Syria Iraq Yasser Arafat Palestine Gamal Abdel Nasser

Graham says groups plan fall terrorism

New York AP report: Evangelist Billy Graham said he was told by a source that several militant groups planned terrorist acts this fall to spread fear. He cited a letter claiming starting Oct 1, activities would begin, but he did not name the groups.

New York Billy Graham Graham

Gov Sargent Weighs Tax Roll Back and Welfare Veto

Boston Gov Sargent said he has not decided whether to approve or veto the weekend rolled back corporate income tax from 7.3 to 7 percent plus a 14 percent surtax, creating an 7.98 percent rate with a $3 million revenue loss. He also weighs a welfare reorganization veto. He plans to veto full police powers for about 350 Registry inspectors.

Boston Sargent Associated Industries of Massachusetts Volpe

Giri Sworn In as India's President in Ceremonial Handover

V V Giri, aged 73, was installed Sunday as India's fourth president in a lavish ceremony at Parliament House. He called his election the victory of the common man and pledged to serve the people. The event featured a coach drawn by six boys, a 31 gun salute, and attendance by ministers, MPs, and ambassadors, while political tensions grew between Indira Gandhi's faction and the Syndicate.

India Girt Presidential Palace New Delhi Mohammed Hidayatullah V. V. Giri Freedom Movement Rashtrapasi Bhavan Parliament House J. C. Shah Giri Indira Gandhi Congress Party Old Guard Party Mrs. Gandhi Givi Iias Gandhi Tarakeswari Sinha

British Troops to Stay in Ireland for Four Months

British troops will maintain their peacemaking role in Northern Ireland for at least four months, with Lt. Col. Charles Millman denying any departure. He met with the Bogside defense committee in Londonderry and pledged protection if barricades are removed. Amid quiet weekend tensions, Protestant extremists pressed protests over B Special arms as Unionists plan to counter Miss Devlin's U S visit by sending MPs to Canada and the United States.

Belfast Northern Ireland Charles Millman Londonderry Milman Citizens’ Defense Committee Bogside James King Armagh Ulster Protestant Volunteers Bernadette Devlin United States Unionist Canada New York Miss Devlin

Legislature Closes Shop on Key Reforms and Ballot Access

Mass legislature failed to enact auto insurance reforms and other major issues. Proposals for cable regulation, stadiums, airport expansion, billboards, water diversions, and alcohol law changes were discarded. In New York, an attorney accused the CIA of cover ups and lies in a pretrial for eight Army Green Berets charged with murder in Vietnam.

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