Czechs Optimistic Over Talks
Prague reports from AP say reformist leaders view dialogue with the Soviet Politburo as promising. Josef Smrkovsky cites an optimistic atmosphere as Brezhnev Kosygin lead a third day of talks in Cierna Slovakia. Discussions extend beyond initial end date with hopes to test liberalization paths and possible Soviet troop concerns.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
National Assembly
Josef Smrkovsky
Rude Pravo
Cierna
Slovakia
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Alexei N. Kosygin
The
Czecho
Tass
CTK
Pope Paul Appeals To Catholic Couples Over Birth Control Ban
Pope Paul VI urged Roman Catholic couples to understand and accept the church’s ban on birth control after issuing Humanae Vitae He acknowledged anguish among believers and said the decision stems from love and the divine law He noted heated press discussions and the risk of disobedience among Catholics worldwide.
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Pope Paul
Castel Gandolfo
Italy
Rome
Biddeford High School Coach Resigns After Debate
Biddeford's School Board会 meets Thursday at 5 30 PM to consider head football coach Dave Redmond's resignation letter. Official sources say the resignation followed long debate yesterday noon after which Paul Stebbins was named Biddeford High School principal. Redmond had also applied for the post.
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Biddeford
Board of Education
Dave Redmond
Redmond
Paul Stebbins
Biddeford High School
Giants of Steel Industry Announce Price Increases
Pittsburgh AP report notes Bethlehem Steel and US Steel Corp announce broad price hikes within a day of a new billion-dollar labor contract for the United Steelworkers. Bethlehem posts about 5 percent across the board while US Steel lifts many tin mill items. The moves come as unions secure wage gains and industry risks cited. Prices take effect August 8 for Bethlehem and October 1 for general increases, amid high stockpiles and foreign competition.
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Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers Union
Bethlehem Steel
John F. Kennedy
US Steel Corp
U.S. Steel
Washington
Bethlehem
R. Conrad Cooper
Nixon Eyes First Ballot Win At GOP Convention
Nixon advisers weigh a bold push to seize the Republican nomination on the first ballot one week before the convention in Miami Beach. Key backers include campaign manager Mitchll and press chief Richard. The move risks party unity but could secure delegate support and deny a second ballot.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Richard M. Nixon
Tony
John N. Mitchell
Ss Kleindienst
Robert Ellsworth
J .Haldeman
Herbert G. Xicha
Nixon
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
William F. Miller
Party
Army Defends Irradiated Bacon as Safe After FDA Move
The Army maintains irradiated canned bacon is safe for consumption despite FDA orders to halt feeding it to troops. Col. Edward L. Johnson cites earlier animal tests showing no adverse effects, while FDA scientists report reproductive harm in rats and say the data prompted rescinding approval. The Army notes only a small 1966 shipment was used for testing and plans further studies.
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Washington
Army
Food and Drug Administration
Edward L. Johnson
Food-Irradiation Laboratories
Natick
Mass
Sn Johnson
Daniel Banes
FDA Commissioner
Science
FDA O
Banes
FDA
Col. Johnson
Air Force
Regete
Edward §. Josephson
Natick Laboratories
Youth Has Cause He Wants Heard
Donald Rochefort a 19 year old Biddeford resident with club feet and foreshortened limbs speaks out for better opportunities for the handicapped. He writes, works at WIDE radio, and seeks full time work to fund college at St Francis. He recalls medical advances and his school years while noting industry bias he hopes to overcome.
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Donald Rochefort
Biddeford High
Don
Gaston Rochefort
May St
Biddeford
Wide Radio
Donald
Biddeford High School
St. Francis College
Control Board
Maine Medical Center
William Mahaney
Children’s Medical Center
Boston
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Notre Dame Hospital
Labonte
Hills Beach
Herman Viel
Montreal
Quebec
Alexander Dubcek
Vasil Bilak
Slovak Communist Party
Oldrich Svestka
Jahomir Kolder
Dubcek
Youland
Youland’s Dept. Store
Youland’s Jewelry Store
Main St
A&p Super Market
Biddeford & Saco
Thau
A&p Vacuum
D. W. Abel
Atkinson
Saco
WRR
Fea. Corp
Biddeford-Saco
Morningstar Corp
Kennebunk
Tom Wildes
Morningstar Corporation
Eastern Shore
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