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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1967

Page

3

Israel Faces War as Nasser Warns and Dayan Vows Conflict

Amid renewed hostilities the Holy City Jerusalem endures artillery fire while Sinai acts as the center of heavy clashes between Israeli and Egyptian forces. Israel’s Dayan vows to break Arab aggression and defend the state, urging unity and courage as air alerts echo and civilians listen to bulletins.

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Egyptians Stand With War Cry In Cairo Streets

Cairo residents stomped through the morning amid air raid alerts as Egyptian MIG fighters swept over the capital in a show of force. Antiaircraft bursts dotted the west, traffic halted, crowds cheered nationalist calls, and reporters faced mob scenes as broadcasts claimed Israeli planes were downed and Arab leaders urged holy war against Israel.

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United States as Global Gendarme Faces Difficult Middle East Role

Washington analysis notes the U.S. burden as international policeman grows heavier amid Middle East fighting. It argues Russia seeks to draw the U.S. into conflict, complicating détente with the Soviet Union while America maintains security pacts with 42 nations since World War II and shoulders Gulf area commitments including Israel. The piece quotes President Johnson and Secretary Rusk on aims, but highlights the peril of a broader Cold War flare if diplomacy falters.

Stewart Hensley Washington Middle East United States Soviet Union Johnson Dean Rusk America Wayne Moise D-ore Ely Egypt Gulf of Aqaba Nasser Israel Russia

Military forces totals for Middle East nations

United Pros international lists armed forces by country. Israel has 71,000 regulars and 204,000 reserves, United Arab Republic 60,000 regulars and 120,100 reserves, Syria 61,000, Jordan 40,000, Iraq 82,000, Saudi Arabia 86,000, Lebanon 11,000. An estimated 40,000 to 50,000 UAR regulars were fighting in Yemen against Yemeni Royalists.

United Pros International Israel United Aral Republic Syria Jordan Iraq Saudi Arabia Lebanon United Arab Republic Yemen

Pentagon denies 6th Fleet carriers in Middle East air actions

The Defense Department states that all ships of the 6th Fleet are hundreds of miles from the Arab Israeli clash area and deny reports that U.S. aircraft from 6th Fleet carriers flew to Israeli airfields or participated in any air activity near Crete and the battle zone.

Washington Defense Department Tnday Pentagon U.S Middle East Crete

Embassies Protests Break Out Over Middle East Fighting

Arab and African students demonstrated outside American British and Israeli embassies in Sofia after news of Middle East fighting. ETA reported embassy bulwarks damaged, Sofia police restored order. U S officials debated whether to intervene unilaterally while stressing allied support. Senate leaders warned against entering a new undeclared war without broad Western backing.

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U S Tanker Block Charge Shocks Suez Canal

Cairo reported by Middle East news agency that an American oil tanker allegedly swerved and blocked the Suez Canal at Kilometer 40, was pulled clear by a tug, and later swerved again. Washington officials questioned the charge as implausible with American ships using the canal.

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S A Tenor Wins Expo 675 Voice Contest

Tenor Brice Hrewer of San Antonio won a $500 cash prize at Expo 675 International Voice Competition. AP reports a judging panel of women from eight countries and sponsorship by the Institute Internationale de Musique duo Canada.

Brice Hrewer San Antonio Associated Press Institue Internationale, de Musique Duo Canada

Emergency Jewish meeting questions U.S. stance on war

An emergency JCC gathering is set for 7:40 PM Tuesday led by Marvin Belkin to discuss the Mideast war. The meeting, closed to the public, aims to consider U.S. action and possible calls for support against the Soviet bloc, with similar discussions planned nationwide.

Jewish Community Center Marvin Belkin Center United States Jergel Belkn

Britain seeks new Big Four talks on Middle East crisis

London reports grave concern over fighting in the Middle East as Britain urges quick peacemaking. Prime Minister Wilson dispatches messages to Johnson and Kosygin while Foreign Secretary Brown calls in envoys from France the United States and Russia for separate talks. In Tunis rioters torch the British Embassy and U S Information Agency offices as troops move in to restore order.

London Britain Cairo Middle East Harold Wilson Johnson Alexei N. Kosypin George Brawn France United States Russia Brawn Brown Foreign Office Tunis Thisia U.S Trans World Airlines Midis J East Osder

Thief Doesnt Miss a Thing In Golden Home

Jefferson County woman reports a burglar entered her house and stole items including a watch, a dog and its five newborn pups. Police seek leads as investigators review the scene and search for the suspect.

Golden Colo Jefferson County

Pope Makes Appeal to UN for Stop to Middle East Fighting

Pope Paul VI appealed to UN Secretary General Thant to use every effort to halt the conflict in the Middle East. In a message, he expressed sadness and concern, urged protection of Jerusalem as an open and inviolable city, and prayed for peace to prevent further suffering.

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