McNamara to resign Defense post for World Bank presidency
Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara will become president of the World Bank at $40,000 a year with the United States nominating him. His formal selection occurs at a Wednesday directors meeting in Washington. The 51 year old former Ford Motor executive has led defense since 1961 and has supported restraint in bombing North Vietnam in private talks.
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Tur bulent Cyprus crisis easing as Ankara Athens near accord
Turkish warships circled off Kyrenia then retreated toward Mersin after circling Kyrenia for about two hours amid fears of invasion. U N observers counted six to eight ships within Cyprus waters as Ankara and Athens neared agreement on war prevention measures. Air force jets flew over Nicosia for the 11th day, while Turkey assembled ships and troops at Mersin without sending transports ashore.
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Credit squeeze nears risk again on housing
Signs of a tightening credit squeeze similar to last year threaten homebuilding as rates rise after the discount rate increase. Mortgage money tightens with S&L deposits, loan commitments fall, and Fannie Mae cuts prices to conserve resources amid mortgage market strain.
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Nixon Relishes Testing Ground of Primaries
Former vice president Richard M. Nixon says he would prefer to skip presidential primaries to save strength for the November race but would endure the test of primaries to gauge voter support. He urged the GOP to back President Johnson's Vietnam policies. A Louis Harris poll shows Senator Robert F. Kennedy leading Johnson 52 to 32 among likely Democratic nominees.
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McCarthy Lines Up Campaign for Democratic Nomination
Washington AP reports Senator McCarthy moves to enter the Democratic presidential race aiming to consolidate support over Johnson Vietnam policy. He plans an early announcement Thursday and vows to press on despite early primary challenges. New Hampshire could test Kennedy antiwar factions shifting toward McCarthy if he proves credible.
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Global and U S News Briefs Snapshot
Kuala Lumpur declares limited martial law to curb ethnic clashes between Malays and Chinese. Cornell Chaplain reclassified for draft protest against Vietnam War. Mississippi official urges stance on Klan and related groups. Moscow protests over drugged wine attack on attaches. U S and U K protest. Billy Graham diagnosed with pneumonia at Greenbrier. Citizens for Gilligan to open offices to back John Gilligan for Senate in Ohio.
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Tobacco Institute dismisses government tar and nicotine report
The Tobacco Institute contest the government study listing tar and nicotine content for 59 cigarette kinds and sizes, calling the findings meaningless. The industry spokesman frames the report as unhelpful for consumers and policy.
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Athens to pursue unpaid parking tickets plan
Athens officials plan steps to collect overdue parking fines. Health department cites Logan area dairy in action. Middleport village council establishes new measures. Ohio University varsity defeats freshmen in preview game, though performance noted as unimpressive.
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Viet Cong hit and run attacks continue across South Vietnam
Five more Viet Cong harassing strikes hit U S and South Vietnamese bases as ground fighting flares in coastal lowlands below Da Nang. Weapons burned include light planes and a helicopter. two service members were killed and eight wounded.
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Britain contemplates associate membership after veto on Common Market
President de Gaulle's veto blocks Britain's bid for full Common Market entry. Analysts say associate status, though inferior with a nonvoting role, would grant access to the tariff wall. Prime Minister Wilson rejects half measures while Britain awaits a response from the five member states.
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Officer Infiltrates Teen Marijuana Ring at Corpus Christi High School
Rookie Patrolman Glenn Boggs testified he joined a Corpus Christi high school, got expelled twice, and feigned getting high to gain teens' trust. He named 200 youths observed smoking or taking pills, leading to charges against 13 dealers. He spent over two months with the group, noting parties in Mexico and school restroom use.
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Cincinnati airport meets FAA standards after crashes
FAA administrator William F. McKee says Greater Cincinnati Airport meets FAA standards for landing and takeoff areas and protected approach surfaces. He notes no basis to close the north south runway without new factors from ongoing NTSB field work, with a January hearing planned.
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