Israel's planned noncommercial TV network to reach most of its population
New York by John Horn reports Israel will launch a government operated television network by the end of 1968 or early 1969. Studios will be in Jerusalem with a permanent Broadcas House planned. Jerusalem linked to Haifa Tel Aviv and Beersheba by micro wave relay. Two and a half hours of programming daily in Hebrew and Arabic. CBS acts as consultant for about 500000 dollars over 2.5 years. The system aims to unify the country with informational and cultural programming including Hebrew lessons for immigrants.
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Friday Movie Listings Mixed Shows at Local Theater
The schedule lists a sequence of titles including Damn Yankees Long Ships and other entries such as Tarzan Green Hornet Wild Wild West and Ranga with showtimes around 8 00. The fragmentary text also references a Friday lineup and varying notes on film titles.
Outhouses Go on the School Grounds Bill Passes
In Des Moines Iowa Senate repeals the 70 year old requirement for schoolyards to have at least two outhouses and 12 shade trees per site. Sponsor Potgetter jokes about debate. Frommelt flips vote under duress. Ely notes mail order catalogs worry. Lisle absent and Stephens votes pass.
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Nevada divorce made easier by new state law
Carson City Nevada AP the bill to ease Nevada divorce was signed by Gov Paul Laxalt it adds incompatibility to the grounds and lowers the separation requirement from three years to one Laxalt made no comment and noted he will not impose his beliefs on the state The Roman Catholic Church opposes efforts to liberalize the laws
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Delays loom for boost in Social Security benefits
Washington AP reports momentum for a July 1 benefit rise fading as Congress works through a complex package. House action expected in June with Senate review to follow. later dates possible. Proposals aim to adjust benefits and payroll taxes, but critics worry about tax burden and timing amid a package spanning Medicare, dental pilots, and social work aids.
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Johnson Honors Hero Killed in Vietnam as Bomb Pause Questioned
President Johnson posthumously awards the Medal of Honor to Sp 4 Daniel Fernandez of Los Lunas New Mexico who died saving comrades during the Vietnam War. He wonders if his death followed a bombing halt and urges reflection on peace versus war. Fernandez died February 18 1966 after throwing himself on a live grenade saving four men.
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First Draft Card Burner Is Jailed
New York AP David Miller twenty four the nations first draft card burner was jailed for refusing to obtain a new draft card. Judge Harold Tyler sentenced him to 2 1/2 years for probation violation after he burned his card October 15 1965 at a Manhattan induction station in protest of the Vietnam war. Miller had previously been found guilty on March 15 1966 with a three year prison sentence suspended if he obtained a new card within 15 days. His wife Catherine and infant Juanita Clare were present as he was taken away.
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Viet Policy Backer Wins in Rhode Island
Providence Rhode Island Democrat Robert Tiernan defeated Cranston Mayor James DiPrete by 313 votes after a recount to win the special congressional seat. Nearly 114000 votes were cast on March 28 to succeed the late Rep. John Fogarty. An independent pacifist candidate, Rev. Albert Perry, drew about 3000 votes.
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48 Reds Nabbed In Cambodian Arrests
Phnom Penh AP dispatch says Prince Norodom Sihanouk announced 48 Cambodian communist terrorists were arrested after attacks by communist bands in Battambang province this week.
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Angler Snags Drowning Tot
Angler John Culshaw hooked a drowning baby while fishing at the River Avon in Scotland. The 20 month old Sam Rodgers floated face down after wandering from home. Culshaw pulled the child from the water with his line still embedded in the jacket. Doctors at Hamilton hospital reported the infant in serious condition but with a fair chance of survival.
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Hoffa's Son Seeks Michigan Legislature Seat
James P. Hoffa, 25, son of imprisoned James R. Hoffa, announces a Democratic bid in Detroit's 19th district for a April 25 special election to fill the Kowalski vacancy. Hoffa, an attorney, has worked as aide to state senate labor and judiciary committees since last summer and says his father is supportive of a strong campaign.
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Ramparts Magazine Office Burglarized in San Francisco
The Ramparts office in San Francisco was burglarized on Thursday and ransacked for material including Edward Keating’s ten year old bank statements and his personal file on the Warren Commission report. The magazine previously exposed CIA financial backing of the National Students Association.
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Illinois Senate approves fluoridation and divorce grounds
Springfield AP reports the Illinois Senate approved mandatory water fluoridation and adding mental cruelty as grounds for divorce. Both measures advanced to the House with at least 30 votes. fluoridation won 30 to 20 on a second try after objections that it invades home rule.
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