Thresher Story Named Biggest By AP Papers
The sinking of the submarine Thresher near Boston in April 1963 was named the biggest New England news story of the year by AP member papers and stations. The poll of 56 ballots gave Thresher 496 points, edging Kennedy’s assassination at 485.
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Local 254 votes to recall Hartnett at GE Pittsfield plant
IUE Local 254 members voting last night in Pittsfield favored recalling Albion F. Hartnett suspended secretary-treasurer of the international union. Henry F. O'Neil said 45 members attended. a majority backed the recall though exact counts were not released.
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De Gaulle Grants Clemency to Algerian Opponents
Paris President de Gaulle announced clemency for about 100 men under 25 accused of trying to disrupt his plan to end the Algerian war. Three youths involved with Algerian nationalists were released as part of the move toward national reconciliation after a seven-year conflict ending with independence on July 3, 1962.
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