Harsh new Czech laws curb anti government protests
Prague and Brno endured fresh rioting as the government imposed martial measures. The National Assembly approved strict laws with prison terms fines and job loss for acts against Communism or those in power. Authorities reported arrests and casualties amid a crackdown timed to mark the Soviet invasion anniversary.
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Prague
Proslovak
Brno
Prague Radio
Earier
Soviet Union
Reform
Dubrek
Pdties
Clearwater Sailing the Muddy Hudson Makes Maiden Docking
AP News reports Pete Seeger guiding the 96-foot sloop Clearwater to its maiden docking in Manhattan as a river conservation mission begins. The crew of volunteers sings Heave Away Haul Away while spectators greet the replica Hudson River schooner designed to promote cleanup and love of the river. The vessel sails from Maine with a 20-man crew for weekend festivals linking antipollution efforts to local history and river care.
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New York
Pete Seeger
Clearwater
Manhattan
Hudson
Seeger
Hudson River
Hudson Valley
Adirondack Mountains
Manhattan Island
Atlantic Ocean
Riverside
Sally Jennings
Boston
Mass
Jennings
Cyrus Hamlin
Flood Swirling In Virginia
Floodwaters swirled through eastern Virginia as James River receded in Richmond. The disaster left 60 known dead and dozens more missing or feared dead in western Virginia. Continued on Page Two.
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Richmond
Virginia
James River
Camille
Hurricane Camille death toll climbs near 400
The Associated Press reports the Gulf Coast and flooded Virginia struggle to recover as the search for Camille victims continues and many are still missing along the battered coast. In Prague the government pushes strict laws to suppress antigovernment activity as the Soviet invasion's first anniversary passes.
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Camille
Gulf Coast
Virginia
Fires Rampage Across Southern California In Record Heat
More than 1,800 residents fled as fires burned unchecked across vast brush and grassland in Southern California. North of San Diego County 1,500 were ordered out overnight as 45,000 acres burned. Camp Pendleton sparked a large blaze spreading east, near Fallbrook, threatening homes and a trailer park. In El Cajon a 90 acre fire destroyed six houses. Three major fires burned in San Diego County and others in San Bernardino County. Temperatures hit near 118 degrees with humidity around 10 percent, fanned by winds through dry conditions. Evacuation centers opened as authorities battled the flames and smog alerts persisted.
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Los Angeles
California
San Diego County
Camp Pendleton
White House
Nixon
Fallbrook
el Cajon
San Diego
San Bernardino County
Cleveland National Forest
Los Angeles County
Auto Eaters Turn Old Cars Into Steel Shavings
In Los Angeles a trio of giant car shredders costing about 2 million dollars each convert up to 1,000 autos daily into steel fragments. Clean Steel of Long Beach runs the Hammer Mill, Prolizer Co operates The Prolizer, and Lauria Brothers use the Fragmentizer in Vernon. The scrap market is described as highly speculative by industry official Douglas M. Schapiro.
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Los Angeles
Clean Steel, Inc
Long Beach
Hu Neu-Proler Co
Terminal Island
Lauria Brothers
Vernon
Douglas M. Schapiro
Humor Rumor War Breaks Out in Havana
In Cuba a clash of jokes and rumors pits pro and anti-C Castro factions against each other as citizens face hard conditions. The government counters with vigils and a humor campaign while a humor magazine lampoons a famed rumormonger, a pinched elderly woman.
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Havana
Cuba
Palante
Year Biddeford Went Dry in 1946 Vote
In Biddeford on September 9 1946 voters approved a ban on on premises malt liquor sales after churches urged a dry stance. The election toppled 20 beer parlors and private clubs, with liquor outlets shifting to restaurants and other businesses by early 1947. Numerous establishments closed or converted, and a long term impact followed as taverns shut their doors or repurposed.
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Biddeford
Arthur Decary
St. Andre’s Parish
Carrie Nation
Sal‘oons
Coty
Jimmy Droggitis
Charles
Archie
Wonder Bar
Droggitis
City Hall
Droggits
Saco
Foss Street
Bernie Gaines
Franklin St
Ludger Bouthot
Vito Franco
Washington St
Louis Bisios
Alfred St
Crown Cafe
William Kouzounas
Ralph's Cafe
Federal and
Franklin Streets
York County Electric Co
Nap’s Lunch
Main St
S. Cohen Fruit Co
Victory Grill
Water St
White Silver Star Cafe
Charles Guy J. Agreste
Tip Top Cafe
Napoli
Roland Valliere
Peter Victor
Victor's Spa
Bill Btrant
Main
W. J. Spenard
Adelard Dees
Wharf
R. & L. Music Co
Huot’s Cafe
Elm
Elm St
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Robert Cole Sr
Murch Road
Dayton
Czechoslovakia
Communist Party In
National Assembly
Communist Party
Ludvik Svoboda
Oldrich Cernik
Alexander Dubcek
AP News
Bristol
Maine
Harvey F. Gamage
South
Albany
Lower Manhattan
Kork County
Maine Dry Cleaners
Rae LE
THE
Associated Press
Lucas Tree Expert Co
Portland
Vernon Street
Portland Company
Lamarre Tree Service of
Lamarre
By Peg Hendrick
Old Orchard Beach
Palace Playland Ballroom
Roger Bernier
Quebec Carni
Val
Bernier
Gerard Veilleux
Quebec
Marcel Rochette
Yves Bernier
Donald Jones
Donald Shorey
Thornton Academy
Pelletier & Richard’s Garage
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