Washington Moscow hot line used during Mideast crisis
Washington acknowledged the hot line between Washington and Moscow was used several times this week amid the Middle East war. President Johnson and Premier Kosygin exchanged messages after the Israeli attack on a U.S. ship. A White House press secretary said the direct link, installed in 1963, had not been used for serious business before this crisis.
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Vietnamese War Ceasefire Debate and U N Role
U S backed a ceasefire resolution urging Israel and Arabs to seek a durable peace in the Middle East with UN mediation. The vote was uncertain amid U S and Soviet pressure. amid attacks, U S Marines pressed toward Khe Sanh and Kep Airfield as weekly combat losses rose. Military actions included carrier air strikes and ground engagements in South Vietnam with casualties reported on both sides. The dialogue also covered the hot line between Washington and Moscow used to prevent misinterpretations during crises.
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Central Highlands
Spelling Bee Winner Jenny Reinke Crowned Champion
Jenny Reinke won a spelling bee after beating Anne Clark of Huntington West Virginia in the final rounds. Clark mis-spelled miliga. Reinke correctly spelled milline and the challenge word chihuahua. The World Herald reported the victory as applause rose from spectators.
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Mrs. Reinke
Holy Land Monuments Largely Unscarred Amid Conflict
Report from Bethlehem and Jerusalem describes religious sites like the Church of the Nativity and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher suffering only minor damage as Israeli troops move through the area. Residents and clergy note calm in Old City while guards and pilgrims observe tensions and exchanges around key shrines.
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Mario Robandi
Israelis Pulling Back? Forces Advance Across Sinai and Jordan
Conflicting reports say Israeli forces pushed toward the canal as Egypt and Syria resist. U S officials describe the Liberty attack incident where 10 Americans were killed and 100 wounded. International responses include a cease fire appeal and Security Council actions as Jordan and Algerian units are mentioned in the broader fighting context.
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US protests after Israel attack near Crete involving carriers
Mary George Christian reported that the 6th Fleet near Crete saw carriers Saratoga and America launch four Skyhawk bombers each, supported by fighters, aimed at the Liberty. A Tel Aviv message apologized for the attack as the United States lodged a prompt protest with Israel midafternoon Israeli time. Egypt indicated it would accept a cease-fire in the four day old Middle East war ahead of UN action.
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Middle East
Historic Cold War message fragment from Egyptian and Jordanian leaders
Fragmentary transcript shows Nasser and Hussein discussing US UK involvement and possible use of American British aircraft against Arab forces. The remarks mention the Liberty incident, Israeli Arab fighting, and a hotline link between the White House and Kremlin as Kosygin initiates exchanges.
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Egypt withdrawal debate and Middle East tensions rise
Analysis notes months of pressure as Arab nations demand Israeli withdrawals from Sinai and Gaza while the United States pledges a key role in mediation. Israel asserts control over Sharm el Sheik and Gaza amidst calls for ironclad guarantees for transit rights. The Liberty attack prompts White House diplomacy with Rusk presenting a firm protest to Israel as Johnson seeks to restore Arab relations.
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Jews and Arabs rally near White House over ceasefire news
In Lafayette Square and near the White House a tense crowd of about 7 000 Jews and 200 Arabs voiced support for their causes as word spread that the United Arab Republic had accepted a ceasefire. Vendors sold Israeli and Arab flags while speakers urged a path to peace amid chants and counterprotests.
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Senate Deliberations on Redistricting Rule Changes
Senate leaders debated a redistricting bill altering court review and delegation of political function. Ervin and White criticized the proposal as unclear, with discussions on a 20 to 35 percent variance rule between districts and the effective dates for the new standards. A dispatcher noted meter readings and time lags in enforcement amid court rulings and potential state compliance issues.
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Power line blackout hits east Pennsylvania grid
A high tension line from Blackout and Plymouth Meeting in east Zern Pennsylvania carried 600 megawatts, exceeding its usual 450 megawatts. The overheated line sagged toward a low-voltage distribution line, causing a short that triggered a failure of the entire power pool.
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Violence Reported From Emergency Meeting On Israel
The Red Guards are accused of brutal torture including knives and needles. A Russian language teacher Van Mishhu was beaten and burned. Wall posters to Peking reveal a special committee led by John Son to coordinate U.S. peace efforts. In Congress Javits calls the ship attack a tragic fallout while Kennedy and Ribicoff urge ending violence. Thousands rally near the White House in support of Israel.
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