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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1969
Page
1
President Nixon told NATO leaders in Brussels that the United States will enter negotiations with the Soviet Union on a wide range of issues in due course. He pledged full consultation with Europe before and during talks to ensure allied unity amid East West tensions.
President Nixon commits to full consultation with NATO partners in negotiations. He says the United States will listen, consult, and exchange ideas rather than dictate, aiming for a continuous two way exchange. He frames his European meetings as work oriented and focused on genuine dialogue.
Israeli warplanes attacked two guerrilla bases and tangled with Syrian MiGs near Damascus marking a major strike since 1967. Damascus radio claimed several aircraft were downed and civilians were wounded in Maisalun and El Hame as Syria reported civilian targets hit.
Paris reports a push to mend ties after Britain leaked De Gaulle plans to scrap the common market. Foreign Minister Debre will meet Italy Belgium West Germany Luxembourg and the Netherlands to present a French view to British ambassador Soames. London and Washington watch tensions rise.
London reports Britain may sell Israel its new Chieftain tanks despite Arab protests. No decision has been taken and Britain seeks American views before approval. Prime Minister Wilson’s government weighs arms exports while asserting policy aims to avoid hindering Middle East peace.
The forecast for Middletown and vicinity calls for cloudy skies and a slight temperature shift tonight into Tuesday. Highs on Tuesday expected in the low to mid 40s with tonight's lows in the low to mid 30s. Yesterday's high reached 43 and this morning's low was 35. Only an inch of rain fell over the weekend.
A Far East Air Transport propjet Dart Herald crashed 24 miles north of Kaohsiung Formosa while on a Kaohsiung to Taipei run. All 36 aboard died including five Americans. Engine trouble was reported after takeoff at noon. The airline suspended domestic flights for three days.
Apollo 9 astronauts undergo final preflight exams as a Mars probe mission, with Saturn V lift off at 11 a.m. EST Friday. Mariner 6 aims to within 2000 miles of Mars for photos and data, while ESSA 9 weather satellite launches for global storm observation. The trio must prove LEM readiness for future lunar missions.
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