Pope Paul VI to issue new encyclical on bread and unity
In Easter address to about 500000 in St Peter's Square, Pope Paul VI announced a forthcoming encyclical on bread peace justice and brotherhood to be published Tuesday. He urged Christians to seek unity in one church while noting demonstrations over birth control were briefly seen and removed by police.
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Supreme Court Orders New Rail Merger Hearings
The Supreme Court halted immediate completion of the New York Central and Pennsylvania merger, sending the case back for hearings. Justice Clark noted the ICC erred by approving fast consolidation without resolving the fate of protected lines Erie Lackawanna, Delaware & Hudson, and Boston & Maine. The decision, 5 to 4, delays, with potential expedited future action, to avoid disrupting Northeast rail service.
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Senate panel urges more meaningful bombing in North Vietnam
A Senate preparedness subcommittee report urges targeting more meaningful North Vietnamese sites, criticizing restrictive rules that limit air war. It backs four Hanoi area jet airfields, cites pilot losses and costs, and notes pressure amid ongoing Vietnam policy debate.
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Florida Police Battle Students In Annual Easter Beach Binge
Police faced a second wave of spring breakers as New York City collegians joined midwestern crowds on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Across the region riots and arrests were reported with Ocean Drive Beach in South Carolina and Biloxi also seeing disturbances as police used hoses and dogs to disperse crowds.
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MIG Downing, Eight U.S. Helos Lost in Vietnam Fight
U S pilots destroyed their 38th MIG jet near Hanoi in a dogfight as eight American helicopters were shot down in the Mekong Delta and in the DMZ region. The action included strikes on Son Tay and Dien Bien Phu depots with casualties among Marines and aircrews.
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Western Union to sell New York lottery tickets statewide
Albany lawmakers race to amend the lottery bill allowing Western Union Telegraph Co to vend $2 tickets at its 194 major New York offices. The reform addresses objections that limited sellers to banks and some government outlets. Proceeds fund education. Western Union lobbyists Charles S. Woolsey and John R. Davison report broad legislative support. Governor Rockefeller indicated no objections. A fishbowl draw will match winning tickets to a horse race.
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Teamsters May Strike Next Weekend
Washington moves loom as a national Teamsters contract covering more than 450,000 workers expires Saturday. With Hoffa jailed, acting leader Frank Fitzsimmons faces tough talks and the possibility of a nationwide strike. Capitol action on emergency legislation could follow for rail and rubber industry disputes in April and beyond.
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Britain Battles Oil Invasion As U S Tanker Splits
Penzance England UPI A giant American tanker torrey canyon split in two after grounding on seven stones reef. Oil spilled along 120 mile coast threatening resorts and wildlife while Britain mobilized soldiers civilians and ships to combat the slick and save seabirds seals and beaches.
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Inside Page Editorials Propose Sign Standards Confusion
On the Inside, an editorial critiques current sign standards causing confusion. Columnist Gerald Raftery argues subsidizing dropouts as a policy option. Columnist Alan Sophrin outlines a reapportionment plan intended to render all reapportionment schemes obsolete.
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