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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1969
Page
1
Vietcong guerrillas killed six American infantrymen from a nine man patrol after they slept in a hut near Saigon. The patrol’s Vietnamese scout died and two other Americans were wounded.
Paris reports indicate Saigon will not concede on procedural issues delaying four way talks. U S officials blame Saigon and note reorganized delegation after Nixon victory. Dispute centers on seating at a four way table with Vietcong status unresolved.
Israeli warplanes attacked Jordanian civilian areas twice with napalm and machineguns after two cross border gunbattles. Jordanian spokesman said no casualties in either raid near the northern Jordan Valley Abdullah Bridge, while exchanges of fire continued for hours.
Jury selection may start Monday in the Sirhan B. Sirhan trial despite defense attempts to delay. Defense lawyers Cooper Parsons and Berman argue saturation of publicity about Cooper and plan to challenge the grand jury indictment and California's jury process.
President Johnson will address a joint session of Congress at 9 p.m. Tuesday from Camp David, delivering his farewell State of the Union in a night session. The event marks a break with tradition as he completes a five year review of his administration and legacy.
A Peruvian jet with 118 aboard including 88 Argentine exchange students diverted to Havana by a pistol wielding hijacker. It is the fourth diversion to Cuba in 11 days. Passengers, eight crew, were to stay overnight while two airlift flights from Veradero planned for morning. Fidel Castro regime collects fees on diverted planes.
A brisk morning report casts optimism as officials consider tried remedies. The editorial tone suggests that while pressures remain, actions proposed by politicians have yet to be exhausted and more may be attempted.
Israel asserts growing military self sufficiency as defense chiefs announce production of air force gear ammo and light weapons. Beit Shemesh plant to export parts and later full engines while Bedek becomes Israel Aircraft Industries and unveils the Arava STOL aircraft. Dayan notes tanks and jets still largely US imports.
Inside the newspaper section readers find a drama class note tied to Adeline Moore. The page mentions feature items and a center TV pullout with additional weekly content for families and comics.
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