Hope of peace after Vietnam war talks falter
Washington reports Kissinger said U S hopes North Vietnam will negotiate after the failed offensive. He noted no sign Hanoi is ready to yield but South Vietnamese review of the megoliating RTS continues. Rogers trips to eight nations press for settlement as other countries urge talks. In Tonkin Gulf warships shell coastal stockpiles and vessels. Saigon reports mass arrests of citizens over alleged communist ties amid claims Vietnam is a police state. Bangkok says Thai forces kill 12 guerrillas in Del Phamon Hills drive to retake highlands.
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Vietcong links U S bombing surge to fiercest Vietnam war
Vietcong Foreign Ministry, via Giap Hong Kong agency, accuses the Nixon Administration of intensifying air and naval strikes to the fiercest level in both North and South Vietnam since April 1972. It cites expanded bases, more aircraft and ships, and widespread bombings, claiming hundreds of civilians killed or displaced. Two Catholic churches in North Vietnam were bombed on June 29 and 30, injuring clergy and destroying homes.
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European markets close as pound floats amid sterling scare
European Economic Community exchange markets will stay closed tomorrow after Britain floats the pound. Central bankers from the ten member states meet to craft recommendations while Singapore Malaysia adopt dollar as intervention currency. Tokyo stocks plunge amid fears of yen revaluation. Financial experts expect Sterling to level around 2.45 to 2.50 dollars next week with possible longer fluctuation until Britain joins the Common Market.
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UK's Cold Summer Brings Historic Iceberg Numbers
Record iceberg counts in the Atlantic push Britain into its coldest summer in years. A Sunday Times report notes more icebergs present now than at any time since 1912, the Titanic era, marking a striking northern chill across the coastlines.
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UN Security Council weighs Israeli Lebanon conflict
The Security Council discussed the Israeli Lebanon clash for nearly five hours and adjourned to consult on a possible resolution. US Ambassador George Bush signaled a formal move later. France Britain Belgium and Italy worked on the text as Beirút and Mersa Matruh reports cite fighting at sea and border incidents. Leaders of Egypt Libya and Syria agreed to unify trade unions and create a joint constitutional court and media bodies after a three day summit.
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Violence Flares in Northern Ireland as Death Toll Rises
Weekend violence in Belfast and Londonderry spiked with gun battles and ambushes killing six, raising the toll to 389 since 1969. A ceasefire planned by Irish Republican Army factions loomed amid reports of arms stockpiles and defiant leaders preparing to ignore the truce.
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Retired Braddon Brakes Dealer Passes Lead to Better Brakes
Jim Boyd retires from Braddon Brakes after 15 years as Canberra’s official Better Brakes dealer. He offers the business to Better Brakes, praising their long association and intent to continue his work for Canberra customers.
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