English subtitles for clip: File:1967-06-06 Mid-East.ogv

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The tension in the Middle East over the Gulf of Aqaba blockade develops into full-scale war

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with reports of heavy fighting between Israeli and Egyptian forces along the Gaza Strip and the Sinai border.

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Earlier, the U.S. aircraft carrier Intrepid steamed through the Suez Canal, although no American units are alerted.

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Our State Department says we are neutral in word, thought, and deed.

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Earlier, a mass rally in Cairo by Arab socialists shows support for UAR President Nasser,

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who meets with King Hussein of Jordan to sign a five-year mutual defense pact,

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assigning annoy Syria, to whom Jordan recently closed her borders.

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Formerly, Hussein was moderate toward Israel.

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Jordanian trucks and tanks roar through the desert as each side accuses the other of attacking first.

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Despite two reported air raid attempts, Jerusalem is relatively calm.

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Israeli Chief of Staff, General Yitzhak Rabin, visits and inspects troops in the Negev Desert near the Egyptian border.

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A UN ceasefire request is supported by the U.S., while Russia accuses America and Britain of encouraging Israel to attack.

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Aviation history at Le Bourget Airport has two U.S. Air Force helicopters arrive,

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completing the first nonstop transatlantic flight by chopper.

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The copters carried crews of five men each from Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

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They flew the same route used by Charles Lindbergh 40 years ago and refueled in the air several times.

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They made it in less than 30 hours.

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Another first at the Paris Air Show, the world's largest jetliner, the Douglas DC-8-61.

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The nine-million-dollar giant flew nonstop Washington to Paris in 12 hours.

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It's nearly 190 feet long, weighs over 160 tons, and can carry as many as 251 passengers.

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New milestone in air travel!

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Alleged dissatisfaction with the welfare system causes riots in the ghetto district of Boston's Roxbury section.

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Stores were smashed, burned, and looted in three nights of violence.

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An angry mob estimated at 1,000 persons marched through the streets, throwing rocks and bottles at police, setting buildings on fire.

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It's Boston's first full-scale riot since the start of national racial tension.

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Police were not the only target for hoodlums.

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One rooftop sniper wounded a fireman while he fought the flames.

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Over 40 persons were arrested.

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They'll be arraigned following a cooling-off period.

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Boston's Mayor Collins called an emergency meeting with Negro leaders.

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Uneasy calm follows.

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An entire village is evacuated in the demilitarized zone which separates North and South Vietnam.

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Some 3,000 people prepare for relocation in a new area south of the embattled border region.

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Marines ordered the move when the fighting endangered civilians.

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The DMZ has long been a haven for Viet Cong guerillas preparing to infiltrate the South.

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Surrounding hills provided added cover.

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New homes for the refugees far removed from the shooting.

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Here, the resettled families will pick up the threads of their daily lives.

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U.S. and allied military forces have repeatedly moved civilians from battle danger to prevent loss of life.

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Red China, seen from the island of Quemoy, where close watch is kept on Communist main-land activities,

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Under red guns, free Chinese troops man underground facilities, even radio stations.

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The psychological war's best weapon, giant plastic balloons, able to carry up to 40 pounds,

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bring leaflets and messages of encouragement to fellow Chinese on the mainland.

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Less than two miles away, they can rise to 40,000 feet, travel up to 12 hours.

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Medical supplies, books, food, and other daily necessities are also balloon lifted to Red China from Quemoy,

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called a cork in the red bottle.

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The Beiping regime hates and fears the sight of these balloons.