UN Security Council to condemn Israel raid on Beirut airport
In New York the UN Security Council prepared a sharp rebuke of Israel for its commandos raid on Beirut airport last Saturday. Lebanon estimated damage above 50 million dollars and pressed for compensation, with appeals also from Russia and Algeria. A two hour emergency session adjourned with a noon session set and a Lebanese delegation led by ex Foreign Minister Fouad Boutros arriving.
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Sanctions talk as Israel backs direct peace path
At the United Nations the Israeli delegate, Ambassador Tekoah, urged no outside interference, while Western powers declined broad sanctions after Israel's Beirut raid. Lord Caradon urged immediate troop withdrawals and resumption of UN mediated talks led by Dr Gunmar Jarring. British underwriters pledged multi‑million pound payment for aircraft destroyed in the raid.
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Arabs to stand trial for El Al airliner attack
Two Arab commandos Mahmud Mahamad and Maher Hussein Suleiman admitted planning to destroy an El Al airliner at Athens airport last week. They were remanded in custody indefinitely on eight charges including wilful murder. An Israeli passenger was killed when attackers fired machinegun bullets and hurled grenades as the plane prepared to take off for Paris and New York.
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Kennedy challenges Long for Democratic leadership post
Senator Edward Kennedy announced his candidacy for Assistant Democratic Leader, backed by Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Senator Edmund Muskie. The move suggests a potential clash with conservative southern lawmakers who back Senator Russell Long, a longtime power in the Senate.
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Saigon Says Communists Press NLF Recognition
Saigon accuses Hanoi and the Vietcong of pursuing recognition for the National Liberation Front before the enlarged Paris talks begin. It says the Communists seek an equal status for the NLF and accuse them of waging a diplomatic subversion war. Saigon claims constructive proposals were offered but rejected by the Communist side.
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Portugal to spend large share on African guerrilla war
Lisbon reports Portugal will allocate more than 60 per cent of its record extra ordinary defence funds in 1969 to counter guerrilla activity in its African territories. The 6,339 million escudos budget equals about 200 million Australian dollars, per the forthcoming budget details.
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Hewlett Packard chief named Under-Secretary of Defense
David Packard, 32, chairman and CEO of Hewlett Packard, is named Under-Secretary of Defense by US Defence Secretary designate Laird. Packard plans a trust for his 4.61 million shares to avoid conflicts of interest, with all income and capital gains pledged to educational and charitable groups.
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Thai rebels ambush in northern Thailand kill soldiers and civilians
In weekend fighting, Meo rebels armed with Communist Chinese weapons attacked in northern Thailand, killing at least eight Thai soldiers and civilians and damaging a government helicopter, according to reports from Bangkok on Tuesday.
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P&O Cruises advertise year round holidays and value
Headquarters show the fantastic variety of P and O cruises with 6 days to month or longer trips. Fares suit all ages 20 40 or 60 and include meals entertainment and daily port adventures. Duty free drinks cigarettes and shop onboard. Cruise credit plan offers 10 percent deposit and monthly installments over 12 18 or 24 months. Ask for brochure.
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Overseas travel agency G and D Hohnen Canberra ad
G and D Hohnen travel agency located at Petrie House 10 Petrie Street Canberra promotes overseas trips. Contact available via phone 41 965 for bookings and travel arrangements.
Arab commandos attack Israeli villages
Arab commandos attacked five Israeli settlements last night in what Israel says is reprisal for the Beirut airport raid. Hebron was placed under curfew and an El Al jet was hit in Athens by two front agents. An Israeli girl soldier was killed and another wounded by shelling at Tsofar in the Arava. Israel said one guerrilla was killed near Hebron. UN protested the shelling of Jordanian territory. A hoax bomb call delayed a London El Al flight.
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Sato wife Reveals Years of Beatings and Cold Marriage
Mrs Sato, wife of Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato, discusses a 40 year marriage marked by beatings and indifference. She says she disliked him from marriage, flirted with geishas, and notes his impatience and anger. The interview, reported by UPI, sparked wide interest in Japan.
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