Laborites Move to Ease Britain Race Issue
Prime Minister Harold Wilson moves to depoliticize race amid cross party support. A special coordinator will push immigrant integration, legislation against discrimination, and a review of immigration controls with Commonwealth nations. Sir Alec Douglas-Home Jo Grimond and others also back the plan as concern grows after the Smethwick defeat to Patrick Gordon Walker.
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Labor
False Teeth That Loosen
Advertises FAS TEETH powder to prevent slipping of dentures and reduce odor, claiming the alkaline non acidic formula keeps plates firmer and comfortable and does not sour, urging purchase at drug counters.
U S Clears Soviet Nuclear Test Incident
Washington says a Soviet underground nose blast on January 15 may have breached the limited test ban but posed no threat to the United States or treaty. It notes radioactive debris fell beyond Soviet borders, detected near Japan, while Moscow argues radioactivity was insignificant. Separately, Gulf and East Coast dock strikes cut January imports by 27 percent to 1.2 billion dollars from December’s 1.6 billion.
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British housing health drive for colored immigrants
A new coordinating effort under Wilson appoints Maurice Foley, 39, parliamentary under secretary of state in the Department of Economic Affairs, to direct housing and health programs for colored immigrants amid renewed racial tensions after Gordon Walker failed to stay on as foreign secretary.
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Leyton
Wilson
Maurice ¥Oley
Department of Economic Affairs
Foley
Investors' Corner How to pick a New York Stock Exchange broker
The article explains that each member firm has Exchange members and must meet strict standards. It notes about 1,366 members, 33,000 registered representatives, and 1,800 women among them. It also highlights required capital, annual audits, and examiner spot checks, plus the need for brokers to be full time and approachable for clients.
Large-Scale Aid Pledge To South Viet Nam Renewed
Secretary of State Dean Rusk testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee pledging continued large-scale economic and military aid to South Vietnam as part of a 3.38 billion dollar foreign aid request. He also signaled possible ending of aid to Indonesia, noting dwindling technical support, while leaving open further help to Egypt if relations improve.
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Dean Rusk
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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U.S
Indonesia
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Egypt
Indochina Demands U.S. Withdrawal From Viet Nam
In Phnom Penh Cambodia the anti American Indochinese conference wrapped up with a call for U S military withdrawal from South Vietnam and new international talks on Laos and Cambodia. Delegations from 38 Communist and neutralist groups backed this position while North Vietnamese and Viet Cong reps rejected negotiations without total U S pullout.
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Australia names Patrick Shaw as UN ambassador
Australia announces Patrick Shaw a senior career diplomat will serve as ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations in New York. He steps into the role as Canberra formalizes its U.N. engagement at the global body.
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Australia
Patrick Shaw
United Nations
New York
Israeli Open to German Accord Amid Arms Row
Israeli officials say full relations with West Germany could begin if Bonn meets Israel's security needs for arms and diplomatic ties. Arab foreign ministers planned Cairo talks on drastic actions against Bonn should Germany normalize with Israel. Dr Kurt Birrenbach to return to Bonn with Israel’s conditional acceptance.
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Pay TV Sought Nationwide by Zenith Corp
Zenith Radio Corp asked the FCC to authorize subscription television on an extended nationwide basis. A Hartford pilot study challenged the view that pay TV is merely a rich man's toy, claiming broad appeal especially to middle and lower income families. Zenith, joined by TECO Inc, argued pay TV would supplement conventional programming and could not outbid commercial TV for major sporting events.
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Statehouse clash over county costs killed in House
A proposal to shift county costs to the state failed in the House after supporters argued for statewide justice administration and economies from consolidating offices. Opponents warned against tax increases and questioned drug tax receipts while GOP and Dem reps argued over referring the bill to taxation. The adverse report was accepted by voice vote, ending the measure. The session also discussed No-Fix traffic tickets, competitive bidding, and beano legalization, with various votes and committee actions shaping state policy.
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Wojtkowski
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Berkshire County
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Judiciary Committee
Bomb blast kills three in Singapore
A nine story office building in downtown Singapore was struck by a bomb, killing three Malaysians and injuring 35. Police suspect Indonesian terrorists and a dozen Europeans were among the injured. The blast occurred between the first and second floors, marking the worst bombing in Singapore since late 1963 and tied to Indonesia's anti Malaysia campaign.
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Malaysia
Indonesia
Greek Quake Flatlands 100 Homes on Aegean Isle
UPI reports a powerful earthquake centered in north western Turkey toppled about 100 cottages on Alanissos island in the Aegean Sea, killing two elderly women aged 70 and 75. Seismological Institute in Uppsala Sweden had noted a quake stronger than the 1963 Skopje event. No immediate Turkish reports.
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An Economist Eyes Hemlines
Providence AP reports economist George Rideout of Wellesley Mass says women's skirt length tracks the business index. He notes shorter hems signal improving markets and stock trends over 45 years. warns that falling hems could forewarn economic trouble.
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George Rideout
Wellesley
Mass
Rideout
American Institute of Banking
Blue Cross Plan Covers Nearly 60 Percent in State
Boston based Massachus Sells Blue Cross reports the plan now covers nearly 60 percent of the state's population. The annual meeting noted Master Medical Group Plan added 168,679 members and that total operating costs rose 3.4 percent of income, the lowest in its history, with a $10,017,086 subscriber shortfall covered from reserves with state approval.
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Westmoreland Defends Equipment for U.S. Forces in Vietnam
General Westmoreland, commander in South Vietnam, says every worthwhile effort is being made to supply best equipment. He criticizes an AP report as out of context and affirms forces are receiving adequate gear.
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William C. Westmoreland
U.S
South Viet Nam
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