Mideast Clash Spurs UN Session Amid Suez Fighting
Fighting raged along the Suez Canal with Israeli and Egyptian air and artillery duels in the day long clash the fiercest since the July cease fire Both sides blamed the other and called for an urgent Security Council meeting Cairo reported an Israeli soldier death and dozens wounded while Egypt said one MIG21 was shot down Casualties on the Egyptian side included a civilian dead and several wounded as both nations accused each other of escalations.
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Monongalia County leaders announce United Fund campaign
Richard Raese will chair the United Fund drive after election by the board. Directors will conduct their own campaign without professional solicitors. Page 3A. In Fairmont Sen. Jennings Randolph and dignitaries dedicated the $25 million Opekiska Lock and Dam yesterday. Page 3-A. Interstate 79 in Monongalia County is on schedule with four lane completion due by end of 1970.
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Israeli Air Strikes Suez Amid Renewed Canal Fighting
Israeli jets attacked Egyptian gun positions near the Suez Canal after days of relative calm. Egypt’s fire killed and wounded Israeli troops before the air assault halted the bombardment. The UN Security Council was urged to intervene as tensions rose along the canal.
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Construction Progress Updates on Route 1 79 Schedule
Readers are advised that the ongoing 1 79 construction remains on schedule with скоро completion expected. The dam at Opekiska Lock and Dam is highlighted as a key feature of the project.
U N Council Flags Renewed Middle East Fighting
The United Arab Republic and Israel traded charges over a fresh cease-fire breach at the Suez Canal during an emergency U N Security Council session. El Kony accused Israel of collusion in air strikes. Rafael said U A R forces had begun hostilities after a week of deadly incidents.
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B52 Down In Da Nang Crash Kills Most Of Crew
Saigon dispatch reports a U S Air Force B52 crashed during a emergency landing at Da Nang airfield killing all but the tail gunner. In separate battles near Con Thien Marines say they killed at least 589 Communist fighters and repelled new Soviet artillery, as McNamara weighs troop needs and U S jets bomb a DMZ SAM site for the first time.
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Nigeria Troops Push Four-Pronged Assault Into Biafran East
Federal troops advanced into the secessionist region amid heavy resistance and ambushes. Both sides claimed early victories with reports of fierce fighting along the eastern frontier and towns named Obudu and Abolo, roughly 45 miles from Enugu.
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Congo Declares Complete Victory Over Pro Tshombe Rebellion
Congo authorities say the army crushed a pro Tshombe uprising in Kisangani and Bukavu. Security measures target foreigners and locals amid fears for more than eight whites in Kisangani. evacuations reached Bukavu as fighting ended.
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Thanh dies at 53, North Vietnamese leader Gen Nguyen Chi Thanh
Saigon radio reports Gen Nguyen Chi Thanh, commander of Communist forces in South Vietnam and No. 2 in the North Vietnamese armed forces, died of a heart attack Thursday in a Hanoi hospital at age 53. Ho Chi Minh attended his funeral. Thanh was thought to have directed operations from jungle sanctuaries after infiltrating into South Vietnam in 1985.
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Ben Gurion pins blame on Russia for Middle East conflicts
Former Israeli premier David Ben Gurion told UPI Russia's interference keeps the Middle East at war. He urged direct Israel Arab talks without big power meddling and outlined peace terms including Sinai return and a volatile autonomous West Bank linked economically to Israel.
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Auto Contract Talks Begin Between UAW And General Motors
Detroit AP reports the 1967 auto labor talks move to the bargaining table led by UAW President Walter Reuther. Demands include a substantial wage boost for 750 000 blue collar workers, higher raises for skilled workers, parity for Canadian workers, and a guaranteed annual income. A key issue is strict regulation of subcontracting in and out of plants amid rising tensions over nonunion suppliers and in-plant teams.
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NAACP Sees Modest Growth Ahead of Convention
The NAACP reports a small rise in membership and a more substantial income gain despite diversionary activity by some civil rights groups including black power advocates. In its annual report issued before its 8th convention, 1966 is described as a year of creeping despair with black power raising concern among Negro and white citizens.
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