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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1969

Page

4

Argentina Jetliner Hijacked in Uruguay After Cordoba Stop

An Austral Airlines jet on a domestic Argentina flight was hijacked Friday night and refueled in Cordoba before landing at Montevideo where all 66 passengers disembarked. The hijacker armed with a pistol remained aboard with the pilot and Uruguay’s airport director Victor Garin. Passengers say the man sought asylum in Uruguay rather than Cuba, and police surrounded the plane as travelers fled the aircraft in light rain. Garin entered the plane about five minutes after it landed.

Montevideo Uruguay API Austral Airlines Cordoba Victor Garin Cuba Garin

Kopechne Transcript Study Delayed By Judge

Judge Bernard C Brominski said he is getting piecemeal from a stenographer transcript of the Kopechne autopsy petition hearing. He plans to study the full transcript before ruling, likely taking a week or more. The petition was urged by District Attorney Edmund Dinis against exhuming Mary Jo Kopechne’s body, with support from her parents.

Wilkes-Barre Bernard C Brominski Mary Jo Kopechne Sen Edward Kennedy Massachusetts Brominski Luzerne County Common Pleas Court Edmund Dinis New Bedford Mass Joseph A. Kopechne Berkley Heights N.J Miss Kopechne Kennedy Chappaquiddick Island

President’s safety questioned as threat inquiry continues

The article details a threat to the President linked to George and John Baker whose arrest followed a letter warning of harm if Vietnam troop levels weren’t changed. Secret Service and officials assess direct security during Nixon’s Key Biscayne visit. Brig. Gen. Townsend from Houston was named systems program director for the B1 bomber program.

Baker Nixon Bahamas Ron Ziegler Key Biscayne Ziegler Washington, D.C Jack Warner Secret Service George Baker John Arthur Baker Pittsburgh John Baker Pennsylvania Vietnam

Mississippi leaders fear schools will close or turn black

Mississippi officials predicted that a federal desegregation order by December 31 would force many schools to close or become all black. Gov. John Bell Williams and Atty. Gen. A. F. Summer warned in Jackson that quality education would be impossible and districts could shift toward private schooling as white families withdraw.

Jackson, Miss UPS Mississippi John Bell Williams Williams U.S. 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans Supreme Court A. F. Summer

Nine injured in racial fighting at Springfield Tech High

About 100 black and white students clashed outside Springfield Technical High School on Friday. Four arrests were made as nine students were injured and a passerby was knocked down. Fifteen policemen quelled the melee and the area was later roamed by gangs, with windows broken and signs torn. The school closed early after cafeteria scuffles.

Springfield Mass Springfield Technical High School

Blacklisting concerns and security data banks debate

The text discusses negative data on employment seekers facing blacklists and the risk of data sharing among federal agencies. Groups seek access criteria and safeguards, noting demonstrations and political activity have been labeled negative information. The Secret Service denies misuse of data and contrasts guidelines with a sample letter to police chiefs.

The New York Times Department of Health, Education and Welfare Secret Service Congress

Caterer Held in Shooting of Policeman

Petaluma police investigated a disturbance when Patrolman Vilho Ahola was shot in the neck. Walter Hale a 51 year old caterer was booked on suspicion of attempted murder and assault on a police officer. Ahola remained in serious condition with near total paralysis.

Petaluma Walter Hale Vilho Ahola

Muskie Says Nixon Squandered Ho Chi Minh Letter Opening

Sen Edmund Muskie accused President Nixon of wasting a chance to use Ho Chi Minh's confidential July letter as a peace-opening. He cited Ho's August reply as not a hard rejection, arguing it could have spurred diplomatic moves. Senator Pell endorsed the view that Ho’s remarks left a potential path open while Mansfield and Scott urged a mutual cease fire and free elections.

Washington UPI Edmund S. Muskie D-Maine Nixon Ho Chi Minh Vietnam Hanoi Muskie Senate Sen Claiborne Pell D-R. 1 Pell Hania Mike Mansfield Hugh Scott

Kerr Seeks International Cease Fire Plan for Vietnam

Dr. Clark Kerr urged President Nixon to back an internationally supervised cease-fire in Vietnam followed by free elections land reform and economic aid. He argued a settlement could end the killing and give Viet Cong access to the political process in South Vietnam. Kerr heads the national committee for a political settlement in Vietnam and says a silent majority seeks peace without victory or defeat.

New York UPI Clark Kerr Nixon Vietnam Kerr South Vietnam University of California At Berkeley National Committee For A

Nixon move sparks protests over Constitution Avenue route

Kleindienst says federal officials seek to preserve order during the three day mass march with a Constitution Avenue route as the government blocks Pennsylvania Avenue. Estimates place turnout from tens of thousands to 500000 as Nixon signs a national day of prayer. Muskie warns secret talks may derail potential Vietnam settlement.

Kleindienst Pennsylvania Avenue

Reagan urges Californians to oppose antiwar protests

Gov. Ronald Reagan called on citizens to counter demonstrations for Vietnam peace. In Paris, his press office urged public observation of the Week of National Unity from Sunday through November 16 to support Nixon policies amid upcoming nationwide protests.

Sacramento UPI Ronald Reagan Southeast Asia Reagan Paris

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