Israel Wins Big Postwar Triumph Shocks World
Israel declares victory over Arab forces with rapid advances across Sinai and Jerusalem. U.N. inactivity criticized as Egypt reshuffles top command, while Russia faces questions over support. Refugees surge as Israel consolidates control from the Suez to Jerusalem and parts of Syria.
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Graveyard for Nasser's Russian tanks
Maj. Ossi said his forces took Sharm el Sheik without a fight as a 2,000 man Egyptian garrison fled. About 50 prisoners returned from inland mountains near the Red Sea. Israeli forces in Syria extended their advance to Damascus after breaching a Maginot line, nearing the capital before the cease fire halted further moves. The multi prong Israeli push stretched 50 miles from Mount Hermon to the Sea of Galilee.
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New York Stocks Rise for Fifth Straight Session
The New York market advanced for a fifth day as the UPI stock index climbed 0.76 percent with 1,430 issues traded. Electronics and color TV shares led gains while rails, steels, chemicals, and oils also rallied. Dow, S&P values edged higher with broad participation.
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Israelis deny intentional attack on USS Liberty
WASHINGTON UP I reports Newsweek magazine alleged Israel planned the assault on the lightly armed US communications ship USS Liberty near the Egyptian coast. The Israeli Embassy dismissed the claims as malicious and untrue noting it was an unfortunate accident amid ongoing conflicts. Thirty three crew members died in the Thursday attack as jet fighters and torpedo boats allegedly struck the Liberty in international waters.
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