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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1969

Page

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Bankers Move To Still World's Money Crisis

London and Zurich markets rally as central bankers mount a squeeze on speculators to recycle funds back to origin countries. The Basel meeting aims to move about 5 billion dollars of hot money, with Bonn's plan seen as delaying a revaluation until after Germany’s Sept 28 election. Kiesinger faces criticism from the Social Democrats over the decision.

Still World London Zurich Basel Switzerland West Germany France Britain Germany Bonn Karl Blessing Federal Bank Blessing Kurt Georg Kiesinger Kiesinger National Democratic Party Adolf von Thadden

De Gaulle Relaxing on Hotel Grounds in Ireland

Charles de Gaulle and wife Yvonne remain within the Heron Cove Hotel grounds in County Kerry during a multi week visit. Mass was held in Latin by Father Robert Flavin as the general enjoys a peaceful retreat with boating, fishing, and walks nearby amid guarded grounds and a calm seaside setting.

Drublin Charles de Gaulle Yvonne Heron Cove County Kerry Ireland France Colombeyles-Deux Eglises Robert Flavin St. Michael's Church Sneem Father Flavin Kenmare Bay Flavin Kenmare Parknacilla Grace of Monaco Waterville Charlies Chaplin

Malaysia Regime Retains Parliament Control With Narrow Majority

Prime Minister Rahman’s Alliance remains in control of Parliament after the third general election, but cannot secure a two thirds majority. Final returns show at least 76 of 144 seats for the three‑party bloc. West Malaysia loss and Sabah results leave uncertainty in Sarawak and Sabah. Three cabinet members defeated Rahman faced weaker support in his own district.

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tuku Abdul Rahman Alliance Party Rahman West Malaysia North Borneo Sabah Borneo Sarawak

Mitchell Urges Fortas Resignation Pressure

New York reports Ally General John Mitchell spoke with Chief Justice Earl Warren urging him to tell Justice Abe Fortas to resign. Newsweek cited Nixon orders saying the facts will surface, while Rep. Gross pushed impeachment unless Fortas quits. Mandel echoed calls, and Celler urged Fortas explain Wolfson foundation fee.

New York John Mitchell Earl Warren Supreme Court Abe Portas Newsweek Mitchel Nixon Warren Justice Department Mitchell Fortas Lyndon B. Johnson Louis Wolfson Rep H. R. Gross Lown Gross White House Gerald R. Ford Michigan House GOP Emanuel Celler D-N.y Fortag

New President at CCNY Faces Militants Demands

In New York City City College of New York began classes under Acting President Joseph J. Copeland as protests continued. Black, Puerto Rican and white students demand the school close until five minority demands are met. Protests linked to broader campus upheaval extend to nearby colleges and universities across the region.

Marietta College Ohio City College of New York Marietta Frank E. Duddy Earl Maiman Duddy Maiman City College Joseph J. Copeland Olean N.Y Reginald Redson St. Bonaventure University Students For A Democratic Society Mother’s Bay SDS Washington Howard University College of Liberal Arts

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