Clearing Canal
(N.Z. Press ASsn.—Copyright) CAIRO, Jan. 25. An Egptian spokesman said that work would begin on Saturday to clear the exit and release 16 ships stranded in the Suez Canal since the middle East war in June. Mr Mohamed Hassan El Zayyat told a news conference the work would last for about three weeks. Launches and divers would scan the canal bed to prepare the removal of sunken obstacles before the ships were allowed to sail.
Earlier this week, the Foreign Office submitted a detailed plan of clearance work to the United Nations Chief Truce Supervisor, General Odd Bull. General Bull communicated the Egyptian plan to Israeli officials, the reports said.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31587, 26 January 1968, Page 15
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