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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1971
Page
3
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi told reporters in Calcutta that up to four million East Pakistani refugees may be moved from cholera ridden camps in West Bengal to other Indian states. She described the refugee crisis as grave with serious consequences as West Bengal officials report at least ten thousand cholera cases.
World news reports cholera among refugees with about 2000 deaths and fears of spread to Indian populations. New Delhi health authorities plan cordons as refugees move from camps. Five million vaccine doses and large saline supplies dispatched to West Bengal Assam and Tripura amid saline shortages. Dr Huq claims cholera spreading across five East Pakistan districts with bodies left in the open.
Arab guerrillas carried out three hazardous device incidents in the Gaza Strip while two refugee camps held general strikes on the war anniversary. A 12 year old girl and a soldier were injured, and a guerrilla died after a device was thrown at Israeli troops. Unexploded devices were found near Gaza City. The Maazi and El Brej camps joined the strikes, and broadcasts from the Arab world urged resistance. Bodies of three locals were found in Gaza camps. Egyptian naval forces claimed capability to breach Israel defenses. Israeli officials signaled a push to increase public safety items amid continuing tensions. Jordan’s King Hussein urged unity while Yigal Allon warned of Soviet influence in Egypt and called for peace.
Saigon retired general Duong Van Minh denounces the new electoral law as unconstitutional during a private reception near downtown Saigon amid police restricting attendees. Minh is seen as the main rival to President Nguyen Van Thieu in October elections, with questions about his candidacy and possible one candidate scenario.
Semyon Tsarapkin flew to London on short notice with British sources indicating talks on East West troop reductions may be the aim. No meetings had been arranged and the Foreign Office was perplexed by the 24 hour advance notice. The Soviet Embassy cited a visit and talks but did not specify topics.
U.S. intelligence identifies at least 21 opium refineries in the Golden Triangle area Burma Laos and Thailand fueling heroin for South Vietnam. Production may reach 1000 tons this year with No 4 heroin increasingly dominant. opium and morphine base move through Bangkok Luang Prabang and Saigon to international markets. Prices for No 4 heroin rise from 1240 to 1780 per kilo between 1970 and 1971.
Valencia police with U.S. narcotics agents arrested a French couple after a car investigation yielded 249 pounds of heroin valued at $40 million headed for the United States. Jean Pierre Pilato and Maryvonne were held under heavy guard as officers noted Spain’s largest heroin seizure.
Explosions struck a Belfast police station in a Roman Catholic neighborhood and a nearby substation, injuring six people including a family of four. No officers were hurt as windows burst and a door tore off. An arrest linked to a separate car case was noted on the same page.
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