Pope Paul VI Arrives in Geneva Amid Protest Over Visit
Criticism and protests spread on the eve of Pope Paul VI’s Geneva visit as World Council of Churches officials caution against undermining interchurch unity. Swiss citizens view the trip as an affront to Calvin’s legacy, while authorities prepare a formal state welcome and planned events include an open-air Mass and ILO anniversary address.
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Hi Fi Boom Hobbies And Crafts In Japan
The hi fidelity boom sweeps Japan with Pioneer Sansui and Trio Electronics posting 1968 sales of $112.7 million, 40 percent abroad. Firms cite labor cuts below U S costs and aim at teen rock fans and status seekers while FM growth promises better amplifiers. In Akihabara shoppers flood stores Sundays as commuters haul 48 pound speakers home.
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Pioneer Electronic Corp. Pioneer
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United States
Sanwai
Hiroshi Tada
New York
Tada
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Man Booked For Illegal Sales
Bluefield authorities arrested Raymond Neal on a $400 property bond for illegal sale and possession of whiskey after a Sunday morning incident at Home Hotel on Stewart Street. Police reported a break in at Bond's Clothing Store on Princeton Avenue with clothing racks overturned and one rack missing. investigation ongoing by H. N. Harding with Belcher, Brown, Reed, and Tolley.
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Raymond Neal
Home Hotel
Stewart Street
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Bucky) Belcher
Bob Brown
Cody Reed
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Mack Tolley
Bond
Princeton
Marshall named assistant adjutant general in Charleston
Lt. Col. William P. Marshall of Kenna was named assistant adjutant general replacing Col. William F. Miller who resigned April 15 after 21 years in the post Miller now serves as features editor of the Charleston Gazette Charleston AP reports
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Discussions On Tax Surtax Debate Amid Rate Hike
Washington AP A surge in bank prime rate to 8 2 percent prompts House Ways and Means Committee to begin debate on extending the 10 percent income tax surcharge. Treasury Secretary Kennedy argues the move fights inflation while lawmakers question its effectiveness. Nixon backs a year end extension then transition to reform.
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Spong Pushes Rapid Rail Link to Dulles Airport
Sen. William B. Spong Jr. proposes an amendment to fund a rapid transit connection between Dulles Airport and the Washington metro system. He argues the link would reduce Dulles deficits and balance air traffic with National Airport, which already has a funded station. A Senate House hearing on the transit bill is set for Tuesday.
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Construction Chief Has A Soft Heart
Edward Swart a Johannesburg foreman on Africa’s tallest building found a pigeon nest in a slot for an 84 ton floor. He lowered himself to relocate the nest then repeated the rescue and kept the two baby pigeons in the storeroom guarding and feeding them.
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South Africa
Edward Swart
Africa
Swart
Standard Bank
Supporters of Foreman March In New York Picket
In New York 25 people picketed the Interchurch Center demanding 500 million dollars in reparations for Negroes. James Forman called the action very effective and warned of nationwide escalations. He earlier read a manifesto at Riverside Church seeking money office space and use of the church radio station. A court injunction barred further interruptions at Riverside, while ABC coverage raised questions of rights.
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Interchurch Center
James Forman
Forman
State Supreme Court
George Carney
Riverside Church
American Broadcasting Co
ABC
Gandhi Statue Selected for India Gate Site
New Delhi AP reports India to erect a Mohandas Gandhi statue in place of George V pedestal beside India Gate. Contenders included Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhash Chandra Bose in the central debate.
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Romania’s Ceausescu Defends Conference Unity Message
Romanian Communist leader Ceausescu condemned attacks on China at a Moscow conference with delegations from 75 parties. He said Romania would stay in the talks to keep unity and ensure the final documents reflect agreed aims, despite Brezhnev’s criticisms.
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