Government urged to expand federal aid to education
President Johnson closed the White House Conference on Education after two days of discussions with 709 invited participants. The group emphasized desegregation, dropping out, urban school decline, and preschool programs for deprived urban children, urging increased federal funding and action. The president said discussions would guide new programs and legislative proposals.
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Greek premier vows tougher measures after Athens riot
Greece's new premier threatens stricter action against Papandreou supporters following Athens' worst rioting in years. A student died and more than 150 injured as police clashed with over 10,000 demonstrators. Tear gas dispersed foreigners in the melee. The crisis follows eight days of turmoil after King Constantine named Athanasiadis Novas as Parliament President to replace Papandreou.
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Deepest U S Air Strikes Hit Near China Border
U S war planes pierced closer to the Chinese frontier than ever as three F105 Thunderchiefs hit a highway bridge 41 miles from China and cratered Yen Bay yards 80 miles northwest of Hanoi. The raid, part of ongoing air operations in North Viet Nam, faced heavy ground fire but all aircraft returned.
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South Viet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
Yen Bay
China
North
Viet Nam
New Safety Device Makes Use Of Ears
Ford and Philco demonstrate a radio road alert system that stores warnings on magnetic memory in cars and broadcasts spoken cues through the car radio. The system uses roadside transmitters to warn drivers of bridge washouts roadblocks icy roads and other hazards.
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Electric Boat Strike Ends in Tentative Three Year Pact
The Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics reached a tentative three year contract to end a 22 day strike at Groton shipyards with 12 500 workers voting on Saturday to ratify. A separate issue remains over minor items across 11 craft unions and transfers of work to Quincy Massachusetts.
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Nixon Builds Broad Base for 1968 Nomination Bid
AP analysis notes Richard Nixon showing a wide base for a 1968 GOP bid through national travel and talks with congressional leaders. Dirksen cites Nixon as leading GOP aspirant in polls while Goldwater and Scranton show potential support. Romney faces limited delegate reach despite possible headlines from re election.
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Scranton
George Romney
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Romney
When a wife insists on wearing the pants
A humorous note from WRR General Feature about a wife who asserts control, prompting another woman to don the fur coat as a chic rebuttal observed in social circles.
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