France borrows from IMF to aid franc amid widespread strikes
Paris reports show France drawing 745 million dollars from the International Monetary Fund to smooth costs as five major sectors remain strikebound. Demonstrations in Paris support for De Gaulle with traffic jams and university clashes in Lyon highlight continued disruption. railroads and public services lag as unions assess provisional settlements.
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Paris
International Monetary Fund
France
Charles de Gaulle
Lyon
International Fund
5000 Americans imprisoned in Russia claim cited by speaker
John Noble, a former Soviet prisoner, told about 75 Amarillo high school students at a Citizenship Seminar that nearly 5,000 Americans remain in Soviet prisons or camps from World War III era. He warned communism threatens the American way of life and compared trends to Nazi Germany and Soviet times.
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John Noble
Artic
Siberia
Amarillo
Episcopal Conference Center
Noble
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Nazi Germany
Lyon
Law
Germany
Dresden
Hiroshima
Russia
Freedoms Foundation
George Washington
Liquor Tax Revenue Hits New May High In New Mexico
May liquor excise receipts across New Mexico rose sharply led by spirituous liquor purchases after price cuts in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. May revenue reached 448 208 dollars, up 162 612 from May 1967, with spirituous liquor totaling 293 692 dollars, beer 108 705 dollars, and wine 45 811 dollars. The rise suggests increased consumer buying, possibly spurred by lower prices and a shift from neighboring states. The Finance Office notes measures under consideration could raise annual revenue further, including a potential hike to 1 90 dollars per gallon for spirituous liquor.
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Albuquerque
George Franklin
New Mexico
Franklin
Texas
Colorado
Denver
el Paso
Amarillo
Lubbock
State Supreme Court
Legislative Council
Brown Memorial Committee Meets In Pampa Luncheon
The M. K. Brown Memorial Auditorium Executive Committee reconvened for a two hour luncheon as executors William Jarrel Smith and George Dahl presented financial plans. Smith announced the estate may turn over about $200,000 toward construction after plans are finalized. Dahl promised a preliminary sketch within three weeks for an auditorium intended to honor Pampa’s pioneer while the project seeks a $1 million construction budget.
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Pampa
West
Smith
Dahl
Overseas Voting Okayed by Senate
The U S Senate granted final approval to a bill urging states to allow residents traveling overseas to vote by absentee ballot. The action was on an amendment to legislation extending absentee ballot privileges to servicemen.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Paint Attack Hits Draft Records Office in Mass
A man and a woman described as weird and dirty looking poured black paint over draft records in the Massachusetts Selective Service office. About 700 1-A records and numerous local board meeting files were damaged as the pair fled after pouring paint into four drawers. Jeanne McCarthy of Boston said the attackers walked in quietly, went straight to the vital files, and began painting.
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Boeon
Massachusetts Selective Service Office
Paul F. Feeney
Jeanne McCarthy
Boston
Ceramic tile as ideal surfacing for counters and backsplashes
Ceramic tile is praised as an ideal surfacing material for kitchen countertops and backsplashes due to its heatproof and waterproof qualities.
Warhol Attack Suspect Shouts In Court Over Play Claim
Valerie Solanas 28, charged with attempted murder and weapons possession for shooting Andy Warhol, argues in Criminal Court the attack stemmed from her failed attempt to publish her play. Warhol, rushed to Columbus Hospital, shows slight improvement after a gunshot wound to the chest. Amaya testifies he was only lightly hurt. Solanas is said to lead SCUM, with followers in Greenwich Village.
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UPI
Andy Warhol
Valerie Solanas
Warhol
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Miss Solanas
Criminal Court
David Getzoff
Pasha
Andy
Society For
Greenwich Vilage
Amaya
Flavorful Twist for Rarebit with Tomato Slices
A simple serving tip suggests garnishing rarebit with a couple of room temperature tomato slices to add color and bright acidity, enhancing the savory cheese mix without cooling the patty.
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