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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1968
Page
4
The United States proposed a global system of underground nuclear blasts to be monitored by scientists worldwide. Seismic data would be shared internationally to verify a future comprehensive test ban and aid discussions on arms control.
Former Pennsylvania governor Scranton said in Beirut that President-elect Nixon will generally follow Johnson Middle East policies including support for United Nations peace settlement efforts. He noted U Thant’s concerns over a deteriorating military situation as Israeli and Jordanian forces clash and Iraq mobilizes. Scranton stressed he was not policy making for Nixon but urged frank talks with Arab leaders. The U N resolution linking Israeli withdrawal to Arab recognition remains a reference point for potential settlement.
Paris police cracked down on humorous parking cards used in one hour zones. Drivers risk a 2 dollar fine for attempting to extend time with jokes on the cards. The Paris police chief said drivers must use official parking cards, ending the era of lighthearted irony.
U S and France launch a week of joint exercises near Bastia Corsica code named Philbet. The maneuvers bring together planes ships and landing forces with aircraft from the carrier Forrestal facing French planes marine units and Foreign Legionnaires.
Lord Harlech stood in for Keith Richards at a Rolling Stones promotion banquet and was struck in the face by an artificial foam pie. Mick Jagger led the pie fight with about 80 guests, saying Harlech enjoyed himself.
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