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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1969
Page
1
SAIGON AP report says American and South Vietnamese forces paused combat for a two hour New Year’s truce after counting more than 202 enemy deaths during the Viet Cong unilateral cease fire. The 72 hour Viet Cong cease fire began earlier, with allied air and artillery strikes suspended.
COPENHAGEN AP Tex as billionaire H Ross Perot faced a new snag in his Peace on earth jetliner mission to Moscow with 9000 gift parcels for U S prisoners of war in North Vietnam The North Vietnamese deadline of midnight tonight looms as the Soviet embassy asks proof the U S government objects to the private mercy mission Perot telephoned the U S embassy in Moscow requesting intercession with the Soviet government and said the request was reasonable and he remained optimistic about delivering the parcels by midnight
U.S. and Vietnamese units reinforce across Vietnam as northern and coastal provinces face increased enemy activity. Intelligence notes scouts, patrols, and local militiamen aiding defenses along the DMZ and in Saigon’s northwest war zones.
Saigon prepared to host Vice President Spiro Agnew during a 10 hour stay as he tours Asia. Radio blackout for security is expected though signals may resume briefly. Agnew will meet U.S. and South Vietnamese leaders and likely visit troops before heading to Formosa.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that indefinite commitment of criminal defendants to a state mental hospital after an initial observation must be preceded by a hearing and examination by two doctors, one a psychiatrist. The decision, written by Justice John V. Spalding, follows Joseph Draken of Boston who was kept at Bridgewater State Hospital after being ruled insane during a temporary observation. The court held that converting a temporary observation into an indefinite stay without proper process is unconstitutional.
Boston area notice outlines consumer rights for Christmas season purchases. Attorney General Robert H. Quinn urges buyers who were told faulty goods won t be replaced to contact the Consumer Protection division for guidance on legal recourse. He cites responsibility of sellers for advertised goods and repairs. Additionally, state officials announce new auto insurance rates pending Friday release and sworn in a Springfield Juvenile Court judge Tullio A. Francesconi.
Torrents of rain and melting snow caused rivers to rise across Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Hundreds fled as creeks burst banks and towns flooded. Three deaths reported in Tennessee. Lee and Wise counties in Virginia and areas along the Cumberland River in Kentucky were hardest hit with about 200 evacuated by National Guardsmen. Virginia routes blocked byHocding and landslides.
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