Gibson Finds Corruption Exceeds His Fears

cartoon on entire Middle East situation including situation in Jordan and possible Iraqi and Syrian intervention

Nixon Said to Advise Mrs. Meir Pullback of Missiles Is Unlikely

Growing number of small towns throughout country left isolated as local service carriers cut service; illus; map; Lewistown, Mont, cited as example; CAB and indus efforts to solve problem discussed

Small Towns Left Isolated As Airlines Cut Service

hostages reptdly are split up into small groups and are believed hidden in private houses in Amman

Amman Battle Fought From House to House

US Sec Laird says crisis appears to be easing and, barring further deterioration of situation, need for US intervention has eased; says Jordanian forces appear to be regaining control and that they can provide security; Laird and Moorer say that none of 40 Amers in US Embassy, Amman, have been wounded or hurt in fighting; silent on contingency plans to evacuate US citizens; Moorer notes that there has not been sudden build-up of Soviet mil strength in eastern Mediterranean; Laird avoids suggestion that movement of guerrillas with Soviet armor from Iraq and Syria might be construed as 'intervention'; Laird and Moorer illus

Laird Doubts U.S. Troops Will Be Needed in Jordan

PRIVATE COLLEGES IN CONNECTICUT SEEK STATE HELP

enemy soldiers burn down newly repaired bridge virtually in midst of stalled Govt column; expected Govt advance toward enemy stronghold fails to materialize; newsmen barred from moving beyond Skoun, 35 mi N of Pnompenh; sharp enemy harassment reptd; field repts say 11 enemy soldiers and 3 Govt soldiers killed, 19 Cambodians injured in exch of fire 9 mi N of Skoun; Cambodian comdrs in column voice doubts on mil wisdom of continuing operation; S Vietnamese comdrs reptdly at first refused to join operation because of its shortcomings; Cambodian Govt moves to send column through 'at any cost' presumably for psychological and morale reasons; map

CAMBODIAN BRIDGE IS BLOWN UP AGAIN

In an unusually outspoken indictment of the nation's pub lic schools, a three&#8208;and&#8208;a&#8208;half&#8208;year study commissioned by the Carnegie Corporation has found that most schools not only fail to educate children adequately but also are &#8220;op pressive,&#8221; &#8220;grim&#8221; and &#8220;joyless.&#8221;

Study Calls Public Schools ‘Oppressive’ and ‘Joyless’

Majali repts Syrian armored brigade crossed into northwestern Jordan past Ramtha and into Ramtha-Irbid-Jarash area at 2 AM (8 PM Sept 19 NY time) and was repulsed with heavy losses, s, Amman radio; earlier, Cairo radio reptd Jordanian protest to Arab League against incursions by Syrian troops; illus of guerrillas standing on Jordanian Army tank, Ramtha

SYRIANS BATTLE HUSSEIN TROOPS, JORDAN REPORTS

Tupamaros raid nightclub near Montevideo, set it on fire; police continue search for kidnapped diplomats

Uruguay Nightclub Raided And Set Afire by Terrorists

Late Listings for Today's TV

army remains neutral despite pol pressures in Allende controversy; Frei lauds traditional neutrality, Independence Day s; illus with wife; although keeping silent, army is known to have personal and professional complaints; grievances, 1-day mutiny in Oct revd

Chilean Army Stays Neutral in Allende Controversy

Govt imposes 10% tax on foreign currency purchases by Peruvians wishing to travel abroad; also rules persons willing to pay 50% tax may buy double the currency limit

Peru Sets Currency Curb

Pres and Mrs Nixon accept Pres de Valera inv to visit; will arrive on Oct 3 and spend next day visiting places assoc with history of Nixon's family, the Millhouses, and the family of Mrs Nixon, the Ryans; Nixon to conf with de Valera and Prime Min Lynch

Nixon to Visit Ireland, Home of His Ancestors

Yemen reptdly gets $20-million in aid from Saudi Arabia in 1st such grant from Saudi Arabia since outbreak of hostilities; aid includes $5-million in oil products and $15-million to bolster Yemini currency

Saudi Arabia Gives Yemen $20‐Million Aid, Mostly Cash

rioters again build barricades and attack govt bldgs in 6th day of turmoil; illus of police firing tear gas at mob; city paralyzed and isolated from outside world by gen strike; Govt in Rome moves strong reinforcements into city; Min Restivo warns Govt will not tolerate mob rule; repeats pledge that Govt would re-examine city's pressing econ problems and step up efforts to solve them; Mayor Battaglia says city has recd many promises, but little help; map

Italian City Is Paralyzed By Sixth Day of Turmoil

Theologian Expects Trouble With Vatican Over Book

Govt to introduce bill in Kashmir state assembly to legalize abortion as part of its birth-control program

Kashmir Assembly to Get Bill Legalizing Abortions

U.S. SIDE DROPS BACK AT CHESS OLYMPIAD

qualified sources see resumption of US arms shipments as move to placate regime leaders; say series of liberalization measures planned by regime is expected to reduce adverse reactions inside and outside US

ATHENS PLANNING A ‘LIBERALIZATION’

Gen election set under new 1-chamber parliamentary system; close vote seen as Soc Dem Premier Palme is under strong attack from invigorated Opposition parties who have campaigned on issues of labor discontent, high food prices, high taxes and high interest rates; pub opinion survey shows Soc Dems support has dropped from 54%, when Palme assumed leadership, to 45.5%

CLOSE VOTE SEEN IN SWEDEN TODAY

Japan: Mt Komagatake erupts 1st time in 8 yrs; no casualties or damage reptd

Japanese Volcano Erupts

Leaders of Pacific island territories demand formal control over regional development programs formulated and carried out by South Pacific Comm, conf sponsored by comm, Suva

Pacific Island Territories Seek Formal Control of Development

Soc welfare mins from 18 nations conf, Manila; agree to set up permanent secretariat to help direct regional cooperation in welfare programs with ECAFE soc development div; areas for common effort identified; plans discussed

ASIANS TO SET UP WELFARE AGENCY

Mrs Nguyen Thi Binh says new peace proposals offered this wk were worked out after contacts with other groups in S Vietnam, including officials of Saigon Govt and members of army, int; says Vietcong is regularly in touch with S Vietnamese groups and individuals; says there is growing opposition to Saigon regime's policies in S Vietnam; says proposals are declaration of willingness to talk with Saigon Govt, excluding Nguyen Van Thieu, Nguyen Cao Ky and Tran Thien Khiem, but expresses willingness to deal with anyone else who declares himself for peace, independence and neutrality; says Bruce has brought nothing new to talks; makes other comments

Aide Says Vietcong Consults Contacts In Saigon Regime

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Alexandros Othonaios was a distinguished Greek general, who became briefly the acting Prime Minister of Greece, heading an emergency government during an abortive coup d'état in 1933.

September 20, 1970

Headlines from September 20, 1970

Gibson Finds Corruption Exceeds His Fears

Nixon Said to Advise Mrs. Meir Pullback of Missiles Is Unlikely

Small Towns Left Isolated As Airlines Cut Service

Amman Battle Fought From House to House

Laird Doubts U.S. Troops Will Be Needed in Jordan

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