Hero Returns War Medal Over Beatles Debacle
London a World War II veteran and a Montreal former MP returned their MBEs in protest after the Beatles were honored. Paul Pearson, 64, said the award had become debased by the inclusion of the Mersey group. Ringo Starr dismissed the criticism, calling such reactions childish.
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New England Employers Offer 4400 Summer Jobs
In Boston, New England employers have offered 4400 summer jobs for youth as part of the President's Youth Opportunity Campaign. State breakdown shows Connecticut 1947, Massachusetts 1160, Rhode Island 887, Vermont 541, New Hampshire 487, and Maine 378. Campaign officials report continuing job pledges and outreach to state employment services. The effort follows Johnson's May appeal to create work and training opportunities for over 2 million youths entering the labor force this month.
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