Pope Proclaims Final Decrees of Vatican II
Vatican City AP Pope Paul VI announced the last four decrees of the Vatican II council including religious liberty and modern world problems. The decrees passed with large majorities, and the session marked both profound theological decisions and a historic shift toward dialogue with the wider world and with Eastern Orthodox leaders.
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Blood Exchange Saves Adult in Hepatitis Case at St Elizabeths
Doctors at St Elizabeths Hospital in Boston performed an experimental whole blood exchange on an unnamed adult with fulminating hepatitis. Over two transfusions totaling more than 10 quarts replaced about 85 percent of the patient’s blood, with signs of liver recovery by November 24 and continued improvement afterward.
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Court Protects Gas Consumers
The Supreme Court upheld an FPC program to protect consumers by regulating initial interstate gas sales. Justice Douglas wrote the opinion, reaffirming measures to set fair area prices, refund excess charges, and freeze increases until a final area decision or July 1, 1967. The ruling restores FPC actions previously overturned by the 3rd Circuit.
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High Rent Hit for UMass Unit
State Auditor Buczko criticizes a five year Boston branch lease for UMass costing 3.4 million with a 1.5 million purchase option. He notes 1.9 million in rent taxes and insurance and 5.4 million including alterations and maintenance. The lease, arranged under a general court mandate, faces scrutiny over autonomy costs and potential state purchase.
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Gemini 7 Maneuver Ordered Toward Earlier Rendezvous
Space Center Houston reports astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell Jr are advancing toward a circular orbit to prep for a rendezvous with Gemini 7. The crew, aboard the Gemini 7 craft, carried out a planned orbital shift while Cape Kennedy readies Gemini 6 for an early launch next Monday.
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Marchers Protest Tenneson Interview in Pittsfield
About 135 residents marched in downtown Pittsfield to protest a radio interview on WBRK featuring Berkshire Community College president Thomas O’Connell and Korean War veteran Richard Tenneson who opposes U.S. policy in Vietnam. The protest, led by the LBJ Committee, drew seven student supporters with signs for free speech and aimed to pressure the college not to host Tenneson. Leaders announced possible further action and urged peaceful conduct as they wrapped at Park Square and the Common.
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Westover To Lose B52 Role in 1971 Phaseout
Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts will phase out B52 bombers by 1971 according to Rep. Edward Boland. He cites Air Force plans and notes more than 1,008 civilians are employed at the base. Details will be released as security allows. Westover serves as headquarters of SAC’s Eighth Air Force and B52s carry nuclear weapons.
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Johnson to Host Ayub Khan in Washington Next Week
The White House announced President Johnson will meet Pakistan President Mohammed Ayub Khan in Washington next week not at the Texas Ranch. Johnson will stay in the capital for follow up talks with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson while preparing for defense budget sessions. Defense Secretary McNamara and Secretary Rusk, with top aides, flew to the LBJ Ranch for a briefing ahead of the lunch today.
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Pearl Harbor Rites Led by Governor in Boston
Gov Volpe led Pearl Harbor Day ceremonies at the Massachusetts State House with the American flag at half staff. About 75 uniformed personnel from all services and veterans groups attended, aided by a color guard and Navy band.
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De Gaulle Prepares for Runoff Challenge in Paris
President Charles de Gaulle arrived in Paris amid hints he will challenge leftist Francois Mitterrand in the December 19 runoff. He traveled from Colombey les Deux Eglises and spent Monday in seclusion after failing to secure the needed 30 percent of the vote for immediate re election.
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Georgie Porgie Haircut Ruling Keeps School Ban In Place
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upholds earlier decision requiring 12 year old musician Georgie Leonard Jr. to cut his Beatle style hair before returning to Attleboro High School. Judge Spaulding cites potential disruption to classroom atmosphere and decorum as justification.
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Georgie Porgic) Leonard Jr
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Soviet boost in 1966 military budget sparks debate
Moscow announced a 5 percent rise to 14.7 billion dollars in 1966 defense spending, part of a 1158 billion dollar peacetime budget. Finance Minister Vazily Garbuzov cited imperialist aggression and Viet Nam as motivators, while planners emphasized consumer goods gains and peaceful coexistence. Western experts said much of the defense figure is disguised in other categories.
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