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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1969

Page

2

Hanoi Remains Firm on Winning Amid North Vietnam Struggles

North Vietnam faces mounting economic and political strain despite Soviet and Chinese aid. Observers say internal difficulties may slow war efforts, yet leadership and public seem reconciled to continuing the conflict. Reports note food shortages, manp?y scarcities, and a relaxed discipline as bombing halts affect morale.

Washington North Vietnam United States Hanoi New York Times North Tines Asia Soviet Union China U.S South Vietam Laos Vientiane

Pilots group calls global assault on hijacking

The International Federation of Airline Pilots urged a unified, worldwide response to hijackings. It demanded that any nation tolerating such acts be ostracized and that international units coordinate to restrict passenger and cargo movements immediately. A 24 hour air traffic halt in the hijacked country was proposed.

London International Federation of Airline Pilots Hare United Nations

New England Press Group Attacks Court Coverage Ban

The New England Press Association opposes the state Supreme Court ruling halting press coverage of the Mary Jo Kopechne inquest. The board unanimously calls the decision unfair and unsound both for Kennedy case coverage and future inquiries. The inquest is set to begin Jan. 5 on Chappaquiddick Island.

N.E. Press Group State Court Boston New England Press Association State Supreme’ Court Ling Association Sen. Kennedy New England

Canadian Air Controllers Vote To Accept Contract

OTTAWA AP Canadian air traffic controllers voted by just under 60 percent to accept a new contract with the government avoiding a nationwide strike during Christmas. About 4 000 members of the Canadian Air Traffic Control Association approved a 13 percent raise over 27 months. Pay ranges from under 95 000 for trainees to over 12 000 for veterans. Airport electronics technicians also voted on a separate settlement that could also affect air traffic.

Ottawa Canada Canadian Air Traffic Control Association

Harvard Charges Against 36 Blacks Amid Hall Takeover

Harvard College dean Ernest R. May has filed charges against 34 Organization for Black Unity members over the University Hall seizure, with four white students facing accusations for attempting to drown out May. The special disciplinary panel may acquit or dismiss. suspended black students remain under inquiry from November 19. In a separate item, New England senators expect a Nixon meeting on oil import quotas in late January or early February after talks with presidential aide Peter Flannigan.

Cambridge, Mass Ernest R. May Harvard College Organization For Black Unity Harvard University Hall May OBU Washington New England Nixon George D. Aiken Peter Flannigan Iriday Aiken Flannigan

President Named In Panama

Demetrin Bakas a 44 year old Texagaud educated architect and newcomer to politics became Panama's new president Friday after Torrijos's coup. Lakas' deputy in the provisional government junta is Arturo Sucre a 41 year old businessman. Both sworn in before the Supreme Court. Torrijos remains Panama's leader as head of the National Guard.

Panama Demetrin Bakas Texagaud Powe Omar Torrijos Lakas Arturo Sucre Supreme Court Vorrijes Ramon Palacios Jose M. Pinilla Bolivar Tulla Ramiro Silvera Torrijos National Guard Amado Sanjur Mexico City Pinilla Lukas Sucre Tortijos Texas Wesleyan Texas Tech The National University

Sargent Names Military Aide To Head Guard

Gov Sargent names Timothy J Regan Jr adjutant general of Massachusetts National Guard replacing Joseph Ambrose. Regan a Jamaica Plain Boston resident and retired Boston Edison executive has long served as military aide to Sargent and past governors. He oversees the Yankee Division and Massachusetts Air National Guard while Ambrose had led since Peabody era.

Boston Francis W.sargent Massachusetts National Guard Timothy J. Regan Jr Joseph Ambrose Regan Jamaica Plain Boston Edison Co Sargent Massachusetts Regis College Mt. St. Vincent College Bentley College of Accounting Northeastern University Boston University Hth National Guard Massachusetts Air National Guard Ambrose Endicott Peabody

Aiken Aide Reports On Task Force Oil Policy

A spokesman quoted by an unnamed source says Fran Finigan did not disclose the task force report details. Another source says the report recommends abolishing quotas on foreign oil imports and replacing them with a tariff system, signaling a major shift in energy policy.

Aiken Frannigan Task Force

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