New York City in 1968 a portrait of crisis and resilience
An AP overview depicts New York with eight million residents facing a year of upheaval. Strikes by trashmen, firemen, police, and teachers disrupted services while influenza and fuel shortages worsened conditions. Amid shortages and rent pressures, New Yorkers clung to hope for repairs, improved schools, and stable transit in 1969.
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Violence Panel Report Seen As Gentle Toward Violence
Washington AP The Johnson violence commission will issue a mid report this week described as mild and focused on progress rather than causes of violence. It avoids the RFK slaying and covers assassination era to alley brawls while keeping contents confidential until release. The panel was created after Kennedy's assassination to study violence in America.
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Old Belief on Septuagint Origins Questioned
The oldest Greek translation of the Old Testament the Septuagint is tied to a traditional story that it was produced in 72 days by 72 scholars. Modern Bible scholars challenge this belief. The Red Cross flag derived from Switzerland’s national colors was adopted in honor of the country where the initial Red Cross plans were drawn up.
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