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Friday September 18, 1970
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This Day In 1970's History: Friday September 18, 1970
  • As the civil war rages in Jordan, the U.S.' 6th Fleet is approaching the country in order to evacuate Americans if necessary. The Soviet Union has asked the Jordanian Army and the guerrillas to end their fighting; Palestinians said that they will attack Americans if the U.S. interferes.

    The U.S. military is on alert and will intervene if Iraq or Syria intervenes or if American lives are threatened. [CBS]

  • Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir talked with U.S. officials in Washington, DC. President Nixon vowed to provide economic and military aid to Israel. Meir said that she won't talk peace until the United Arab Republic's missiles are moved back from the Suez Canal. Secretary of State William Rogers wants Israel back in the United Nations talks. [CBS]

  • Arab ambassadors discussed U.S. aid to Israel; the Kuwaiti ambassador stated that U.S. aid to Israel would end any chances for peace. [CBS]

  • Israel released 450 Arabs who were imprisoned last week; Palestinians may free their hostages if Israel releases Arab terrorists. [CBS]

  • Customs officials have started searching carry-on baggage on international flights. Transportation Secretary John Volpe set a six-month deadline for a treaty boycotting countries that harbor hijackers and said the U.S. would take unilateral action if that deadline is not met. [CBS]
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