Nixon Brezhnev exchange signals push for Middle East peace
President Nixon said the United States will propose action to stop the fighting in the Middle East after private messages with Leonid Brezhnev channeled through the Soviet and American embassies. Kissinger and Nixon sought broad UN Security Council support and direct talks with Egypt and Israel. Ziegler noted a Damascus related meeting with Huang Chen and canceled a trip to dedicate a Hull Dam in Tennessee.
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China
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Soviet Union
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Security Council
Egypt claims successes in Mideast war report
The Associated Press reports Egypt says it fully controls the east bank of the Suez Canal while Israel reports retreating Syrian forces and ongoing battles on multiple fronts. Egypt claims deep Sinai advances as U.S. President Nixon seeks UN support. Syrian and Egyptian claims of air and ground actions continue amid cross canal fighting.
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Kissinger Faces First Crisis Amid Middle East War
Washington reports Henry Kissinger grapples with the Middle East crisis while pursuing Europe and Asia diplomacy. Washington expects limited outside leverage in the 15 nation council. Israel’s stance narrows U.S. options as Egypt’s ability to reestablish links across the Suez Canal may decide the war’s outcome.
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Battle backs Godwin as better man in governor race
Richmond AP Battle says Mills Godwin is the better man for governor, criticizing independent Henry Howell as inconsistent. He notes he will support Godwin the man, not the party, and backs J. Harry Michael and Andrew Miller for other posts. Battle, former ambassador and Fieldcrest Mills CEO, criticizes Howell’s positions on busing gun control and right to work.
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U S Seeks UN Action as Kissinger Presses for Peace
Fighting erupts as Henry Kissinger pushes cables and calls to King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin, and Egyptian Foreign Minister el Zayyat to head off war. The effort fails and Washington aims to convene the U N Security Council despite low odds for a settlement.
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Israel and Arabs Trade War Guilt at U N General Assembly
Israel charges Egypt and Syria started the war and call it a basest act by a government. Syria accuses Israel of massive premeditated attacks. The U N split prevails as Security Council debates cease fire and withdrawal options.
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