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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1969
Page
2
In Karachi, demonstrations against Ayub Khan intensify with scattered violence and reports of an assassination attempt on his top rival. A nationwide general strike the day before left five dead as authorities clamp down amid mounting political pressure.
Rioting and gun battles erupt in Lahore and Karachi as opposition groups demand Ayub Khan quit. Bhutto, freed from detention, condemns regime actions while pledging to push for Islam, democracy, and socialism. Military and police struggle to restore order amid protests and political defections.
Board considers impact of expanding women access as 1920s steps led to graduate and professional entry. Five women among Arts and Sciences. projected 18 000 campus by 1980 may include more women. SDS SSOC demand board diversity, resignations, and higher wages for non academic staff. Protests outside the president’s pavilion drew supportive students and curious onlookers.
In Paris talks, North Vietnamese envoys call the U S delegation progress mongers while U S diplomats dismiss the claim as rumor. Ambassador Lodge and Cyrus Vance express disappointment over the continued deadlock with no significant progress reported.
Squires said he did not know the extent of student support but urged careful scrutiny of the issues. Kevin Mannix urged using proper channels and political pressure to achieve results as catcalls rang from the crowd. Some students resented focus on minority factions and attended to keep order.
War ren Gamial Stephenson, 45, was charged Saturday in Durham with arson and three counts of murder after a pre-dawn fire gutted a home killing three occupants. He was arrested at 6:39 a.m. by Durham police at the scene. Victims were Walter Darnell 25 Robert Potts 24 and Ernest Best. Fire officials said bodies were found on the second floor and the blaze likely started from burning papers at the stairs. The frame house was destroyed though two rooms remained not heavily damaged.
Havana reports Cuba and Mexico will start negotiations soon to craft an agreement for reciprocal surrender of hijacking suspects. The talks, to be held at the Mexican Embassy in Havana, will aim to ensure rapid return of passengers and crews while respecting asylum principles. No mention of US or other nations’ involvement.
After a 10 hour occupation by about 30 black Duke students the group presented academic reform demands including a black studies program. Officials said hearings will determine actions while students face charges for violating picket rules amid ongoing dispute.
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