Word of De Gaulle death delayed over 14 hours
Paris reports reveal Charles de Gaulle died about 7 p.m. Monday after a fatal heart attack yet the announcement reached President Georges Pompidou only around dawn Tuesday. Conflicting accounts cite reasons for the delay and how Pompidou was informed via a telephone call from De Gaulle’s son-in-law, Army Gen.
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N J woman denies she is Amelia Earhart
Irene Bolam, a Monroe New Jersey widow and former friend of Amelia Earhart, denies being the famed aviator. A book claiming she may be Earhart is called a poorly documented hoax by Bolam and Earhart’s sister. The report notes Bolam’s background and the book authors’ controversial claims.
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All France Mourns Charles de Gaulle Death in Paris
In Paris two dozen veterans marched in silence with black draped flags as France mourns Charles de Gaulle. Flags go to half staff, newsstands sell out editions, TV airs a two hour tribute, Elysee and De Gaulle’s office see crowds and signatures.
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Meany proposes U S take over railroads in strike crisis
Meany warns the government should seize the railroads if unions representing about 500,000 of 600,000 workers are not allowed to strike for higher wages after a cooling off period. He cites other governments doing the same and says private railroad management is faltering. Congress already passed a bill to take over passenger service, creating a public corporation that will be partly owned by railroads and will not assume freight business.
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Notables to attend memorial service for de Gaulle
Paris officials say about 80 heads of state and government will attend a memorial service in Paris for Charles de Gaulle, with President Nixon and Soviet leader Kosygin among early arrivals. The Paris ceremony at Notre Dame, held with no speeches or music per de Gaulle's wish, will be a quiet liturgy led by Cardinal Marty.
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Riverrun Premiere at Williams town College Cinema
College Cinema in Williams town hosts a premiere presenting Riverrun the independent John Korty film with star Louise Ober in attendance. The screening follows critical buzz from Judith Crist and Time, while the New York Times offered disdain. Also showing The Bird With the Crystal Plumage in the Harte Theatre, rated worth seeing by ABC TV.
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Presidential jet jolted by turbulence during flight
President Nixon escaped injury as Air Force One hit turbulence about 50 minutes from Homestead Florida. Col Ralph Albertazzie maneuvered to avoid a storm but a turbulent cloud jolted the craft. Three flight stewards were thrown to the deck and one, Sgt. John Palmer of Taylors South Carolina, suffered a knee injury. He was treated aboard by a White House physician and resumed duties. Nixon remained strapped in his chair and spoke with an aide as the plane dropped. King Timahoe the Irish setter lay on the floor through the scare.
Federal Reserve Cuts Discount Rate To Five Percent
The Federal Reserve Board approved a reduction to 5 percent in the discount rate charged by six of its twelve district banks, with the remaining banks expected to follow. The first cut in two years aims to spur lending and prompt banks to lower prime rates, though Market players hoped for more impact and a larger cut. Rep. Wright Patman called the move modest but positive, urging further relief for consumers and small business.
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