08 Aug 1970
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1970
Page
1
U S and Soviet fears of a major showdown over the Middle East help fuel a new long term peace prospect. Leaders weary of fighting seek stability as talks begin under U N mediation with Gunnar Jarring in New York.
In Montevideo Uruguay the fate of three kidnapped foreigners two Americans and a Brazilian remained uncertain after a guerrilla leader reportedly promised their lives would be spared. The Uruguayan government ignored a Friday midnight deadline set by the Tupamaros for a political deal and release.
Disneyland will check for a neat appearance at admission as demonstrations by about 300 youths ended the park’s five hour early closing. The event drew around 30 000 attendees amid antiwar protests tied to Hiroshima anniversary and featured disruptions including roof top stunts and banners.
The Nixon administration released its first inflation alert saying remedies work but response speed hinges on inflation’s duration. It notes metals and related products driving wholesale prices while rubber and cigarette settlements pushed costs. officials avoid pressuring labor or industry and express modest optimism about anti inflation efforts.
The Army shifts two freight trains with 3000 tons of nerve gas rockets to remote ordnance depots in Kentucky and Alabama today as final preparations begin for their journey across the South.
President Nixon names former astronaut Frank Borman to travel to 13 countries urging the release and humane treatment of U S prisoners in Vietnam. Borman, 42, will seek help from third parties while ensuring prisoners are treated under the Geneva Conventions. He leaves New York for Moscow and will visit Sweden South Vietnam Poland France Sweden Algeria India Laos Thailand Japan Canada and Yugoslavia.
Cambodian strike forces backed by fighter bombers gained full control of Skoun a pivotal crossroads town 40 miles northeast of Phnom Penh ending a seven day Communist occupation. Skoun sits at the Highway 6 and 7 junction linking Kompong Thom and Kompong Cham.
In a midmorning escape attempt at the Hall of Justice in San Rafael two others wounded, and jurors and hostages injured as a panel truck fled. Judge Harold J Haley died, along with convicts James D. McClain and William A Christmas and intruder Jonathan P Jackson. Deputy D A Gary Thomas in hospital with spine wound. Magee in fair condition. Jurors Maria Graham Joyce Rodoni and Doris Wittner treated and released.
Linda Kasabian, who testified in the Charles Manson murder case, may be released Monday after immunity from prosecution is formalized. A hearing was set for Monday as defense seeks immediate immunity to prompt changes in her testimony. Prosecutors say she could remain jailed for safety, and protection plans are to be arranged amid threats against her life.
The U S airline industry endorses developing an American supersonic transport. In a letter to SST chief William Magruder they urge continued efforts to keep the United States ahead in aviation. ATA says no airlines oppose, as Congress votes 290 million for two prototypes and Senate action nears.
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