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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1969
Page
12
In Milan, eight people were injured and rushed to hospital after violent clashes between about 200 demonstrators and police. The protesters, rallying against student arrests, staged a sit-down in a Milan arcade and earlier held a protest in front of San Vittore Gaol. Twenty four demonstrators were charged for the arcade incident.
In Wales many churches hold prayers for a peaceful investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales. Threats to police guarding Charles surface in Welsh letters from Holyhead warning of harm if officers remain. The London Daily Mirror reports the security operation is Britain’s largest in peacetime and outlines the ceremonial schedule from Shire Hall to the castle including the procession, royal departures, and dais ceremony.
A New York Times based report describes a Hudson Institute plan circulating in the Nixon administration. It calls for 100 000 to 200 000 U S troops by mid 1971, an all volunteer force, two year tours, death belt barriers around Saigon and the Cambodian border, new combat tactics, and aims to make the war more acceptable and casualties lower while pursuing peace or victory.
Officials describe a two year, 540000 man Vietnam force drawdown to 100000 200000 with half forming a strategic reserve. The plan includes two fortified canals, border fences, and a large support role for South Vietnamese troops. Architect Herman Kahn declines comment. Also reports on a son accusing Saigon of starving his father in prison and a cement wall collapse in the Mekong delta killing 18 children.
In Saigon Allied commanders add more than 1200 fresh troops and heavy B52 raids to lift the siege of Ben Het where about 200 Americans and 450 South Vietnamese hold out for 54 days. North Vietnamese tunneling reports surface as ground action intensifies. In Laos Muong Soui falls to a major Vietnamese attack, described as the year’s worst military setback, prompting Lao sources to relay the loss from Vientiane. Britain and the Soviet Union discuss Laos fighting at the Lao premier’s request.
In Lorient France cabaret singer Jacqueline Dulac was clawed by a lion during a publicity stunt inside a four lions cage at a local zoo for a record titled The Lion. Doctors operated four hours and said recovery would take months. She sustained facial and leg wounds, lost teeth and suffered a partially severed ear.
Rangoon reports say government troops in the Irrawaddy delta killed 10 Karen rebels in yesterday’s clash near Myaungzya. One killed was Bi Po of the Karen National United Party Irrawaddy committee. Other reports say 13 pro-Peking Communists surrendered last Wednesday.
Buenos Aires readies for Nelson Rockefeller visit as 15,000 police mobilize to deter protests by the rebel Labour Confederation. A general strike is set, with army support and a strict police posture to prevent clashes during the US envoy’s Latin American tour.
Private First Class Tim O'Brien voices in the Minneapolis Tribune that boredom and inactivity sap soldiers more than enemy fire. He notes worn-out troops, misdirected leadership, and the urge to shirk as he describes daily life in Vietnam including guards, treks, resupply choppers, and the brutal rhythm of 360 days of routine with brief bursts of violence.
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