Vote on Rhodesia constitution tests at referendum
London reports that a majority of Commonwealth states urge a referendum for Rhodesians to endorse any settlement with Britain. Prime Minister Wilson insists no constitution will be imposed by Parliament but doubts linger among delegates that Africans will freely express views. Riots erupt near Trafalgar Square as demonstrators clash over Rhodesia and South Africa policies.
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Ian Smith
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South Africa
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John Salakov
Nigeria
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Middle East
Delta stewardess foils hijack on Detroit to Miami jet
Delta Airlines flight from Detroit to Miami was stopped when stewardess Lynne Sargeant wrested control from a shotgun wielding passenger. Kenneth Earl McPeek, 31, of Michigan, was arrested on landing at Miami International Airport with his 3-year-old son in protective custody. The gun was found unused in his bag.
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Cuba
Dade County Sheriff's Department
Kenneth Earl McPeek
Orchard Lake
Mich
Miami International Airport
Sheriff's Department
McPeek
Lynne Sargeant
Miami Springs
Fla
Havana
Miss Sargeant
Fidel Red
Convair
APSA
Eric Schrieber
Jesus Amaya
Maria Eugenia Gonsebatt
Entre Rios
Argentina
Trude Holler
Buenos Aires
Long Beach
Calif
University of
David Eduward Kostzer
Tacoman
la Habra
Varadero
U. S. State Department
South Vietnam criticizes Sweden recognition of North Vietnam
Saigon denounces Sweden for granting full diplomatic recognition to North Vietnam and says the move will not aid the Paris peace talks. The government hopes for impartial Swedish conduct and a restoration of normal relations to foster cultural and economic ties. Sweden currently has no ambassador in Vietnam.
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North Vietnam
Paris
South Vietnam
Viet Cong Attacks Can Tho Airfield In Heavy Helicopter Losses
Viet Cong blasted Can Tho airfield in the Mekong Delta destroying 15 helicopters worth about 5 million dollars and damaging six more in mortar barrages. Eight U S soldiers were killed and ten wounded as U S defenders repelled the attack. The Dong Tam 9th Division HQ also faced mortar fire wounding no one but damaging six helicopters including Maj Gen Julian Ewells command chopper.
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U.S
Mekong
U.S. 9Th Infantry Division
Can Tho
U.S. Army
164Th Aviation Group
U. S
Dong Tam
Julian Ewell
Henpecked husband lampoons wife’s formidability
A comic husband quips that his wife is so formidable that mice flee and scramble to chairs when she enters a room. The joke hinges on a hyperbolic view of domestic dominance and social humor.
Tax Weary Swedes Get A Break On Record Budget
Stockholm reports a record 42 billion crown budget with no major tax hikes. Social Democrats claim victory from last September’s elections while promising restrained finances and avoiding new social reforms. Pensioners gain modest income support as welfare grows with education, defense, and foreign aid funded.
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Stockholm
Social Democratic
Gunnar Straeng
Hanoi Rejects U S Peace Talks Proposals As Conference Stalls
North Vietnam called a fresh American push for a peace conference unacceptable and rejected U S speaking order and seating ideas. The United States offered concessions such as flexible speaking order and a simple table line, but Hanoi and allies dismissed the moves as obstinacy, delaying any immediate conference start.
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North Vietnam
United States
U.S
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
South Vietnam
Liberation Front
Ha van Lau
U. S
Cyrus R. Vance
Lau
Vance
Cold snap grips Middletown area with frigid night
The Middletown forecast calls for more cold weather tonight and Tuesday. Lows dip to the teens to 30s, with highs in the 40s on Tuesday, after yesterday’s high of 25 and this morning’s 12 degrees.
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