Franc strengthens as Paris imposes austerity measures
In Paris the franc gained strength while the government announced new austerity steps. Across Europe markets show mixed signals as de Gaulle rejects devaluation. Frankfurt saw a rush to dollars, U.S. dollar at 3.9795 marks amid ongoing currency volatility. Gold demand remained steady but muted with prices edging higher in London.
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Paris
Germany
Europe
Frankfurt
U.S
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Bank of France
London
Continental
Powell Seating Question Divides House Panel
A member of the Powell investigation panel says the House should consider barring Harlem Congressman Adam Clayton Powell again and questions obeying a Supreme Court seating order, warning of a constitutional impasse.
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Washington
Adam Clayton Powell
House
Wisconsin
Vernon W. Thomson
Supreme Court
Powell
Thomson
Johnson dedicates Redwood National Park in historic ceremony
Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson dedicates the 58 000 acre Redwood National Park near Orick California praising two generations of crusade for beauty and happiness of the people. The ceremony unfolds at the foot of a 300 foot tall redwood tree. In Ohio Republicans caucus to pick 108th General Assembly leadership with Rep. Charles F. Kurfess expected to win a second term as House speaker.
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Eureka
Calif
Lyndon B. Johnson
America
Redwood National Park
New National Park
Orick
California
Columbus
Ohio
House Republicans
108Th
Ohio General Assembly
Charles F. Kurfess
Bowling Green
Buckeye State Toll Reaches 23 Dead Over Weekend
Ohioans caused 23 traffic deaths in the weekend, with five multi car crashes and two pedestrian fatalities. The incidents involved cars hitting poles, trees, trains, bridges, and other vehicles. The Associated Press reports the tally across the state.
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Associated Press
Salvation Army Commander Addresses Athens Audiences
Salvation Army commander speaks to Athens audiences as pay raises are called impossible. Christmas decorations erected in Logan noted on page 7.
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Salvation Army
Athens
Athens County
Logan
De Gaulle Seeks World Monetary Reform in Crisis
Paris AP reports President Charles de Gaulle aims to time actions to push a global monetary system reform. He touts a universal currency readjustment within a gold standard return, implying dollar devaluation and reduced U.S. influence, while Debre argues for defending the franc and coordinated devaluation.
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Paris
DE Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle
U.S
Europe
DeGaulle
Michel Debre
Debre
Two Jets Downed By MIGs Over North Vietnam
AP reports two U.S. jets were attacked by MIG fighters and surface to air missiles and downed in separate North Vietnam incidents. Rescue attempts followed with suppressive fire cited. details withheld until crews are recovered.
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U.S
North Vietnam
Radio
Hanoi
Demilitarized Zone
No Sign Of Life In Hole At Mine
Rescue efforts at Mountaineer Coal Co. No.9 mine continue as rescuers probe 785 feet below with a sensitive microphone no life detected among 78 trapped men five days after explosions. Evidence of concussion and clear air found as teams extend into the shaft. no further underground exploration planned pending new information.
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W. Va
Coal Company
Ralph Hatch
Mountaineer Coal Co
John Corcoran
Consolidation Coal Co
Mountaineer
Corcoran
Condi
James McCartney
Consolidation
McCartney
Monongah
U.S. Bureau of Mines and
West Virginia Department of Mines
United Mine Workers Union
Rhodes To Confer With Nixon In New York
President-elect Richard Nixon plans talks with Republican governors and senators this week in New York about federal appointments and programs led by Ohio Governor Rhodes. They will discuss Ohio issues and national priorities ahead of Cabinet announcements after December 5.
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Nixon
New York
Richard M. Nixon
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Pierre
John McElroy
Washington
U.S. Senate
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Senhower
Marble Collegiate Church
Dr. Peale
Hungary
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Plaza
New York Yankees
Phil Rizzuto
Francis Harvard
Donnie Thornton
Francis
David Eisenhower
Congress
Richard Nixon
Norman Vincent Peale
Fifth Avenue
29Th Street
New York City
David Eisenehower
Julie
Pat Nixon
Peale
David
Detoured Travelers Tell Similar Cuba Hijack Tales
Two planes were forced to Havana by gunmen in separate hijackings. Pan American and Eastern flights carried 78 passengers back to the United States aboard State Department and chartered aircraft. Captains described the confrontations and the crew kept passengers calm amid tense exchanges.
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Miami
Fla
Cuba
United States
Pan American Airways
Atlantic Ocean
New York
San Juan
P.R
Havana
Freedom
Chicago
Alvin Walker
Robert Silver
Lavelle couple sells all 30 head through Action Ads
Mr and Mrs Philip Lavelle of Guysville report selling all 30 head of Holstein cattle via an Action Act ad. Mrs Lavelle says Messenger Action Ads made believers, noting they sold every steer to the same buyer. Local readers urged to use Action Ads to buy sell or trade.
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Philip Lavelle
Guysville
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