Israelis Swap 55 Egyptians in Suez Corridor Exchange
Israel and Egypt conducted a second prisoner swap in two days across the Suez Canal during a three hour ceasefire at Qantar a. Israel released 55 Egyptians including six servicemen and 11 guerrilla fighters. The civilians were captured while attempting to cross into Sinai and five Israeli army commandos were returned.
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NATO Gives Cautious Yes to East Bloc Conference Plan
NATO foreign ministers outlined conditions for a European security conference with Warsaw Pact nations. Canada pressed for stronger terms while the United States urged caution. The declaration called for advance preparation and concrete results, warned against legitimizing the current European division, and insisted on full U.S. and Canada participation. A conference in early 1970 was deemed unlikely, with 1971 as a possibility.
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Plane crash kills eleven in New Mexico desert
Eleven people died Friday when a private twin engine plane exploded in flight and crashed on a desert mesa near homes in Albuquerque New Mexico. The wreck followed by other brief dispatches on stowaways in Britain and a bank holdup in Darmstadt.
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Canada opposes criticism of Israel at UN vote
Canada and the United States joined a small Western bloc in opposing a vague UN General Assembly resolution criticizing Israeli treatment of Palestinians. The 50 22 38 vote split occurred as Big Four ambassadors prepared for Middle East talks. Canadian delegate Ray Perault argued the debate risked questioning Israel s right to exist, contrary to Canada s position.
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House approves cash advance for western farmers
Ottawa MPs passed a government bill allowing cash advances up to 3000 per farmer on unharvested grain and 6000 on unsold grain, with half on unthreshed grain. Critics called it too little, too late, but the measure moved quickly to final reading.
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Committee backs trusteeship plan for CYC
The Commons broadcasting committee urged that the Company of Young Canadians be placed under trusteeship for three years amid reported subversion and chaotic conditions. Montreal sought a royal commission, while party lines split on the move with Conservatives opposing and NDP wary of overreach.
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Calley questioned by US Army panel over My Lai killings
Lieutenant William L. Calley Jr. faced a Pentagon hearing as part of a special Army inquiry into whether field officers concealed aspects of the My Lai massacre investigation. Calley offered no comments, while Capt. Ernest Medina defended his actions. Top officials Gary Packard and Westmoreland urged thorough but fair proceedings and rejected indicting all U.S. soldiers.
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Winnipeg search squads defended by government statement
The Department of National Defence in Winnipeg rejected private citizen pilot Charles Fix’s claim that northern search and rescue is hopeless. The armed forces called his criticisms irresponsible and said they do not reflect most pilots’ views._fix said experienced pilots are needed, while the military warned about reducing aircraft in searches and noted a four day effort after his downing near Uranium City. They also claimed food clothing and fuel drops were not returned according to their account.
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Prosecutor seeks murder indictment in Tate slayings
Los Angeles AP: A grand jury will be asked to indict Charles Manson on murder and conspiracy charges in the Tate murders and six others. Deputy DA Vincent Bugliosi cites vicarious liability as Manson’s basis, with Atkins testifying that Manson ordered the killings and was hypnotized. Prosecutors expect indictments against several followers, and trial may be months away due to case complexity.
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