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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1969

Page

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Chile to nationalize Anaconda copper holdings in staged deal

The Chilean government and Anaconda Copper Co. announced a negotiated plan to nationalize Anaconda’s Chilean copper interests. Chile will acquire 41 percent for under 200 million dollars in bonds, form two mixed companies by 1 January 1970, and transfer shares by September 1, 1968 with a management contract of about 1 percent of annual sales.

New York Times Washington Anaconda Copper Co Chile Eduardo Frei Montalva Frei Anaconda Chilean Exploration Co Andes Copper Mining Co Chuquicamata Salvador U.S

Czech Father Flees Border as Family Is Caught

A Czechoslovak air force lieutenant Barabas Jindrich and his four family members attempted to cross into Italy by climbing a wire fence at the Yugoslav border. Only the father escaped, while witnesses saw his wife and children carried away by Yugoslav border guards. Police took him to a refuge camp and sought Yugoslav authorities for the fate of the family.

Gortzia Italy Barabas Jindrich Yugoslavia

Rockefeller linked supermarkets in Argentina hit by bombs

Nine stores owned by a Rockefeller linked empire in Argentina were set ablaze by time bombs in the early hours, with seven of sixteen outlets destroyed. Police say bombs were planted during the final shopping rush before 7 pm. Damages near $3 million, with no injuries reported.

Argentina Nelson Rockefeller New York Times Buenos Aires Rockefeller International Basic Economy Corp Alberto S. Quintas New York Nixon Latin America D Lamage

U.N. Peacekeeping Rules Spark U.S. Soviet Debate

The United States backs authority from the secretary general to field observers in Vietnam or Biafra, while the Soviet Union contends the Security Council should direct operations. The debate arises in the U.N. Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations drafting guidelines for observers. The issue must be resolved before the August 18 General Assembly report. The U.S. paper seeks a clear line from the council to the secretary general, as in the Middle East. The Soviet proposal calls for military staff committee control and a special council subordinate body to direct observers.

United Nations, N.Y U.N Vietnam Biafva Security Council United States Soviet Union Special Committee U.S Council Middle East Odd Bull Yeeners U Thant Secretar Dag Hammarskjold Congo

U.S. Savings Bonds New Freedom Shares Slowed

The notice indicates a shift in policy slowing the pace of new U.S. Savings Bonds and introducing Freedom Shares as part of the program. It highlights changes in issuance or subscription terms and aims to inform investors and the public of adjusted savings options.

U.S NEW Freedom

Sargent Says 1.45 Billion Budget Inadequate

Governor Fran cis W. Sargent signed the 1.45 billion state budget but called it insufficient for Medicaid funding. He warned of upward adjustments and potential future requests after noting cuts mainly to Medicaid and welfare. He avoided line vetoes and praised pre-July 1 budget completion.

Boston Francis W. Sargent Sargent State Ofice Senate Maurice A. Donahue D-Holyoke Donahue

U.S. Judges Strike Down State Loyalty Requirement

A Boston panel of three federal judges ruled part of Massachusetts loyalty oath unconstitutional. It voided language forcing public employees to swear to oppose overthrow of the U.S. or state governments by force or illegal methods. Lucretia Richardson, a Boston State Hospital sociologist, was dismissed after refusing the oath. The court granted an injunction against hospital officials to allow her to continue duties.

Boston Massachusetts Bailey Aldrich 1St Circuit Court of Appeals Anthony Julian W. Arthur Garrity United States of America Commonwealth Lucretia P. Richardson Boston State Hospital Jonathan O. Cole Milton Greenblatt

Carpenter Quits Space and Oceans After 20 Years

Washington AP reports astronaut M Scott Carpenter will retire July 1 after twenty years in the Navy He will pursue oceanographic work as the only person to have both orbited Earth and explored underwater realms Carpenter flew Aurora 7 in 1962 and later led Sea Lab II activities before taking leave from NASA in 1965

Washington M. Scott Carpenter Navy Carpenter Pentagon Civilian Space Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Hodges Jumps From Fire Breaks Leg In Blaze

Luther Hodges, 70, former North Carolina governor and U.S. secretary of commerce, leapt from a second story window as flames swept his Chapel Hill home. He survived with a broken leg and smoke inhalation. his wife was in serious condition with smoke inhalation, shock, and possible heart attack.

Chapel Hill N.C Luther H. Hodges North Carolina U.S

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