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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1970

Page

2

Pope Tests Authority on Celibacy Rule

Pope Paul VI denounces discussion of changing priestly celibacy and warns it is a capital law of the Latin church. Dutch bishops and Cardinal Alfrink face a tense standoff as curial authority and schism fears rise amid calls to debate the rule across the church.

Pope Edward Magri Vatican City Paul VI Rome Church of Holland Messaggera Milan Corriere Della Sera The Netherlands Bernard Cardinal Alrink Leo Jozef Cardinal Suenens Cardinal Alfrink Vatican St. Paul the Apostle Latin America Africa

Bonn Soviet pact swap pipes for gas in major deal

Bonn and Moscow signed Essen agreements for a long term exchange of German steel pipes for Soviet natural gas in a deal marked as among the largest between the two nations. Germany to ship 1.2 million tons of pipes financed by 17 banks. the Soviet Union to deliver 1.82 trillion cubic feet of gas over 20 years beginning 1973. The first phase covers a 1500 mile pipeline extension from Siberia to the Marked Witz border with Czechoslovakia and West Germany.

Bonn Essen Nikolai Patotichev Karl Schiller Soviet Union Mannesmann Export Co Siberia Marktred Witz

Syrians Claim Tank Battle Victory On Golan Heights

Syrians claim two Israeli tanks destroyed and an observation post neutralized during the fourth day of heavy fighting along the Golan Heights. Both sides reported conflicting casualty and damage claims as UN observers helped broker a truce amid air raids in the Suez Canal region and regional political maneuvering.

Golan Heights Tel United Nations Golav Heights Suez Canal Camal Canal Cairo Tel Aviv Gaio

Nixon budget details Air Force and nuclear plans

The 1971 budget funds major Air Force development including the BL Bomber and an undersea long-range missile, with defense spending trimmed from prior plans. It notes uncertainty over the F111 winged fighter and possible cancellation of 40 more planes, while defense accounts rise to 35.6 percent of total outlays due to broader national needs.

II. L Minute Air Force Russia China U.S American Nixon Vietnam Nixom Defense Melvin Laird Atomic Energy Commission Lars Naton Naty Natone Yser Nikon Soviet Union Arms Control and Disarmament Agency

Court Upholds Broadcast Ban In Lotteries

The Supreme Court declined to hear broadcasters challenge to a ban on lottery information. The 6 to 2 decision let stand a New York federal circuit ruling that would preclude broadcast of state lottery results and winners. Justices Black and Douglas dissented, wanting a hearing.

Washington Supreme Court New State Broadcasters Association and Methodia, Inc Jettig US Circuit Court New York Informann Hugo L. Black William C. Douglas

Train Wreck Kills 140 In Argentina

140 people were killed and 105 injured when a 21 car express train crashed into a halted U car suburban train near General Pacheco 25 miles west of Buenos Aires. The collision, described as Argentina’s worst rail disaster, involved about 1,480 total passengers on the two trains.

Buenos Aires Argentina General Pacheco Pampa Argentine Railways Co San Migust de Tucuman Modane France

Episcopalian Raps Charge By Wilkins

In Boston the Rt. Rev. John M Burgess counters Roy Wilkins of the NAACP who attacks a 250000 grant to the Black Ecumenical Commission as fostering racism and segregation. Burgess says black self determination aligns with integration and praises the United Church of Christ action. Morsell of the NAACP objects to funding BEC as separatist and plans talks with Church leaders.

Boston John M. Burgess Roy Wilkins Black Ecumenical Commission Wilkins National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ Avery C. Post Burgess Massachusetts Episcopal Church United ‘Church of Christ John A. Morsell NAACP New York BEC Morsell Church of Christ

BU Lecture Sparks Clashes With Police

About 400 people clashed with around 40 police Sunday night after a Boston University lecture and film program. Two arrests occurred at Kenmore Square and two more near a police substation by the Prudential Center. Lecturers included John Fraines and William Kunstler, with a film about Black Panther leader Bobby Seale shown. An observer said there was no attempt to provoke violence.

Boston Boston University Kenmore Square Prudential Center Boylston Street John Fraines Chicago William Kunstler Bobby Seale

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