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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1969
Page
12
Israeli jets swept the Suez Canal region striking front line Egyptian positions in a fifth raid in seven days. A military spokesman in Tel Aviv said all aircraft returned safely though one was shot down by ground fire. Across the Jordan River mortar fire wounded a man in the Tell Shean Valley.
In a frayed Polish mine near Dabrowa Gornicza, 78 of 79 miners trapped three days ago were confirmed alive as rescue teams tunneled from two directions through mud and water. Food, medicine, and equipment were lowered, and bore holes were sunk toward the entombed men with aid from authorities including Prime Minister Cyrankiewicz.
Investigators report a fire in the passenger cabin of an Algerian Caravelle jetliner 190 miles south of Algiers as the pilot attempted an emergency landing. The crash yesterday left 35 dead and two survivors, Flight Commander Roger Goffiner and co-pilot Mr Marchal, who escaped with minor burns.
President Nixon met Asian leaders to seek counsel on major world issues and potential progress through dignified, self respecting multilateral efforts. He praised President Marcos and urged calm diplomacy while outlining long term security goals and shared responsibilities in Asia and beyond.
Moscow reports Soviet Defence Minister Grechko accusing the United States of raising international tension through Vietnam and Middle East provocations. He urged continued buildup of Soviet defence and warned against Western military power dominance. Nixon signals possible summit, with a White House decision next month on troop withdrawals, during an Asian tour.
President Thieu told 1,200 government officials in Saigon that South Vietnam would intensify battlefield efforts to force negotiations with the Vietcong and Hanoi, warning of a prolonged struggle for victory if needed. He stressed reliance on U S and allies for weapons and supplies.
Saigon signals it will continue negotiations at the Paris peace talks despite repeated rejection of its July 1 offer on elections to the Vietcong's National Liberation Front. Government leaders in Saigon and Front AML members attended the address, while Vice-President Ky was absent. The report notes Hanoi remains aggressive with infiltrations and casualties along the Laotian border, citing military and political pressure, and outlines US losses and power dynamics in the region.
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