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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1969
Page
1
A U S Army CH47 Chinook crashed with 75 miles north of Saigon killing 34 South Vietnamese infantrymen and injuring 35. Two American crew members died and one injured. Investigations launched as total helicopter losses reach near 2,598 with 79 destroyed since April 1.
Hasbaya near the Israeli border faces renewed fighting as about 2,000 Syrian backed Arab guerrillas clash with Lebanese troops. The Al Saika group, linked to Syria's Baath party, is blamed for the battles in southern Lebanon with at least one Lebanese soldier killed.
AP reports in Prague that Czechoslovaks in Pilsen waved American and British flags and pelted police with rocks during protests marking the 24th anniversary of liberation by U S troops. Over 2,000 joined the demonstrations, nearly 400 police used water cannons, 45 were arrested, and three officers were injured. The Communist press blamed criminal elements for the disturbance.
Dr Richard E Hughes chairman of English and first layman to lead Boston College College of Arts and Sciences is named dean replacing Rev John R Willis S J Hughes will assume the post July 1 at Newton Massachusetts office announced Tuesday
Massachusetts Governor Sargent faces criticism as aide Richard H. Linden calls patronage a burden and argues for court chief justices to appoint clerks. Senate moves to legalize Beano with limits, while welfare and Civil Service reforms unfold. veterans' preference topic surfaces with proposed test bonuses.
General Motors unveiled 26 experimental cars including steam and electric models and hybrids at its Warren testing center. GM emphasized the internal combustion engine remains the most practical for broad use, though new power concepts offer benefits and face major drawbacks.
Worcester Mass AP reports Assumption College installed Rev Georges L Bissohette as its first president elected by a mixed board of trustees including clerics and laymen. The 65 year old Roman Catholic institution had previously named presidents chosen solely by clerics.
The 18-year-old son of Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy has asked his Washington DC draft board for conscientious objector deferment. Michael Benet McCarthy said his father did not approve the decision 100 percent. He stated he requested the change April 10, five days after his 18th birthday. He added his position is against all wars and would not serve even if denied.
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