Israel strikes two guerrilla bases near Damascus and engages MiGs
Israeli warplanes hit two guerrilla bases near Damascus in the first major raid since the 1967 war, claiming one Syrian MIG17 shot down while Damascus radio and reports say Israeli jets and several Syrian fighters were lost. Israel reported no planes shot down, while Syria said 10 to 12 MIGs and MIG21s rose in defense. The attack, in retaliation for border guerrilla attacks, targeted Maisalun west of Damascus and El Hamme on the Syrian Lebanese border, bases tied to the Al Fatah organization.
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Viet Cong Launch Wide Winter Offensive Foiled Early
Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops attacked more than 50 towns and bases using rockets mortars and light assaults on day two of a countrywide push. Allied and American reports tallied heavy enemy losses with about 400 American and equal South Vietnamese troops killed and many wounded. Saigon and Da Nang faced shelling along with 29 provincial capitals and district seats. Vice President Ky suggested renewed North Vietnam bombing if shelling continues while U S. command held back on retaliatory bombing despite pressure from Nixon advisers.
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Supreme Court Upholds Student Protests With Restraints
The Supreme Court ruled 8 to 2 that students retain First Amendment rights while in school, allowing peaceful protests such as black armbands but permitting school officials to restrain actions that intrude on schooling or the rights of others. Dissenters were Black and Harlan. Plaintiffs: John F. Tinker, Mary Beth Tinker, and Christopher Eckhardt.
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Nixon Opens Talks With Soviets Aboard NATO Mission
President Nixon, arriving in England after Belgium, says the United States will enter negotiations with the Soviet Union on a wide range of issues. He pledges NATO consultation and Western alliance unity as groundwork for a future summit, with talks to occur in due course and proper preparation. The London visit follows Brussels where NATO leaders were addressed and the summit idea gained support.
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Nixon greeted by Belgian crowds on first European tour stop
President Nixon received loud cordial cheers from thousands in Brussels as he arrived for a wreath laying at the unknown soldier monument. A few student protests occurred as he greeted dignitaries and later met veteran Jacques Michel before a state luncheon with King Baudoin and Queen Fabiola at the royal palace.
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Eisenhower Resting After Late Night Abdominal Surgery
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains resting comfortably after emergency abdominal surgery at Walter Reed. Officials report stable heart condition with satisfactory vital signs. doctors deem the intestinal blockage operation successful and say further bulletins will follow daily. Nixon tour aides monitor the case closely.
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SIU pledges cooperation in Ogilvie economy drive
SIU agrees to help reduce state expenses for the current year but cites two main limits. First, the university carried 3,261 extra instructional pieces for which funds were not appropriated, costing over 4 million dollars in 1967-69. Second, 75 percent of STO expenses are salaries, with most workers on tenure or contract, making drastic cuts difficult.
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