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February 22, 1970

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Headlines from February 22, 1970

UKRAINIANS MEET CUP RIYAL TODAY

By Unknown Author

Six major soccer teams in the area will resume outdoor action today, after two weeks of indoor activity and three weeks of postponements be cause of bad weather. The Ger man‐Hungarians will tackle the New York Ukrainians in the New York semi‐final for the United States Challenge Cup, while the Greek‐Americans will meet New York Hungaria and Elizabeth will oppose Kingston for the German ‐ American League title.

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Algeria's New Politics Downgrades Ideology

By Richard Eder Special to The New York Times

article on 4-yr development program set by Pres Boumediene and determined efforts to fulfill it; Algerian econ continues to improve; its dependence on USSR is waning but still much in evidence; diplomatic and econ relations with France are cordial; econ relations with US are less cordial and re-establishment of diplomatic relations with US doubtful

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Explosion and Crash Kill 47 On Israel‐Bound Swiss Jet

By Unknown Author

Swissair jet crashes 15 min after take-off on flight from Zurich to Israel, Wuerenlingen, Switzerland, after pilot repts explosion aboard plane; all 38 passengers and 9 crew members killed; sabotage is suspected because of anger caused in Arab nations by sentencing of 3 Arab terrorists to 12-yr jail terms by Swiss ct; Swiss Govt team probes crash; says blast apparently occurred in rear luggage compartment, news conf; Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine Gen Command repr in Beirut claims responsibility; says high-ranking Israeli official was among passengers; Gen Command is splinter group of Popular Front; Gen Command hq in Amman denies group was involved; news of crash is announced at Israel's Lydda Airport; Meir says 'crime must shock everyone , radio s; extends condolences to families of victims, 13 of whom were Israelis; Austrian airliner bound for Vienna makes emergency landing at Frankfurt Airport after blast in freight compartment; Austrian Airlines repr says plane carried some lrs and parcels for Israel; no injuries reptd; BEA bans all freight flights to Israel from London, Rome and Athens; Swissair releases tentative passenger list; map; illus

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Yale Coeds Invade Alumni Fete To Protest Male Predominance

By Unknown Author

About 40 coeds disrupt Alumni Day luncheon to protest ratio of women to men in student body and overcrowded living conditions; urge change in admissions to more nearly equalize ratio; pres Brewster admits coeds suffer overcrowded conditions but reaffirms policy to fulfill educ responsibilities and not increase number of women at univ at expense of number of men; 3 alumni receive medals at luncheon ceremonies

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‘Deep And Basic’ Reversal On Rights

By —John Herbers

WASHINGTON — “I do not know what the politics of hu man rights is today,” said Sen ator Walter F. Mondale, Dem ocrat of Minnesota, in appeal ing for continuation of the na tional school desegregation ef fort. “I sense that it's less pop ular than it's been for a number of years. But unless we sustain it, the cause of our country will be lost.”

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of February 18, 1970, covering February 22, 1970.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin

    Led Zeppelin II

    Led Zeppelin

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    16
  2. 2
    Album cover for Abbey Road by The Beatles

    Abbey Road

    The Beatles

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    19
  3. 3
    Album cover for Tom Jones Live In Las Vegas by Tom Jones

    Tom Jones Live In Las Vegas

    Tom Jones

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    15
  4. 4
    Album cover for Willy And The Poor Boys by Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Willy And The Poor Boys

    Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    11
  5. 5
    Album cover for Engelbert Humperdinck by Engelbert Humperdinck

    Engelbert Humperdinck

    Engelbert Humperdinck

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    8

Historical Context for February 22, 1970

In 1970, the world population was approximately 3,694,683,794 people[†]