Prague Opens New Pedestrian Arcade Amid Hope After Invasion
In Prague under Wenceslas Square the pedestrian arcade opens with ribbon cutting by the mayor. Crowds explore eight escalators and shops as residents recall months of Soviet occupation and vow further reforms. Locals compare the scene to Piccadilly Circus and monitor youth gathering outside.
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Prague
Jirek
Vera
Wenceslas Square
Champs Elysees
Paris
National Museum
Wenceslas
Ludvik Svoboda
Communist Party
Jeader Alexander Dubcek
Tomas Masaryk
Republic
Piccadilly Circus
LA Lawyer Takes Over Sirhan Trial Defense
Grant Cooper a Los Angeles trial lawyer has taken over Sirhan B. Sirhan's defense after his charge in the Kennedy assassination. Cooper plans to ask Judge Herbert Walker to push the trial date from December 9 to January 6 and expects a few months to prepare.
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Cooper
Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishera
Sirhan
Superior Court
Herbert Walker
Johnson Urged to Start Large Pay Raises for Top Officials
Washington report says a commission headed by Frederick Kappel urges raises up to 50 percent or more for the President, Congress, Cabinet officers, and top federal executives. President would move from 100000 to 150000, Congress members from 30000 to 50000, Speaker and VP to 75000, with other senior officials covered. Changes would take effect in 30 days if not vetoed by Congress. New Congress convenes January 3.
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Johnson
the Post
Special Commission
House
Frederick Kappel
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Supreme Court
Congress
Hindi Becoming Link Language Among Northeast Tribes
TEJPUR India AP reports Hindi is spreading as the common tongue among northeast tribes. Each group speaks a distinct dialect but is increasingly learning Hindi to communicate across communities.
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Tejpur
India
Police Shooting Sparks Nationwide Unrest in Italy
A Sicily police shooting that killed a farmhand and wounded 15 triggered nationwide protests across Italy. Strikes spread to a dozen cities as students demonstrated in Rome, with anarchist pamphlets and graffiti denouncing authorities. The incident increased pressure on Premier designate Rumor to form a government and pushed labor reforms as unions plan strikes and school sit-ins.
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Rome
Sicily
Mariano Rumer
Genoa
Communist Party
Avola
Siracusa
CGIL
Communist Labor Federation
Socialist Party
Christian Democrats
Turin
Milan
Avezzano
Cagliari
Catania
Five Convicted in Friars Club Cheating Ring
A federal jury found Maurice Friedman Benjamin Teitelbaum T Warner Richardson Manuel Jacobs and Johnny Roselli guilty on all counts in a Beverly Hills cheating ring tied to the Friars Club. The scheme allegedly produced up to 53000 per game over four years with losses totaling around 400000. Sentencing set for January 20.
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Mundy
Plush
Friars Club
Beverly Hills
Maurice Friedman
Las Vegas
Benjamin Teitelbaum
Hollywood
T. Warner Richardson
Manuel Jacobs
Los Angeles
Johnny Roselli
Grant Cooper
Friedman
Atttorney
Tony Martin
Legal sentences and fines in Richardson court case notes
The report lists sentences for several individuals including Teitelbaum up to 1083 years, Roselli 23 years, and Jacobs 3 years. Fines cited include $10.40 on some counts and $5 000 on others, with additional penalties possible.
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Maxum
Richardson Inn
Fredman
Teitelbaum
Roselli
Jacobs
Want Ad Line Cites Phone Number for Selling Items
A brief classified line directs readers to call 369-1234 to sell items via a want ad. The message emphasizes not needing prior requests and invites quick contact.
Rushing Report on Chicago Into Print
New York AP Barcan Books said it will publish a 480 page volume with about 200 photographs containing the Walker report and Chicago violence from the Democratic convention. The book, described as uncensored, should be off the press in Chicago by Wednesday night or Thursday morning.
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Chicago
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Russell Parsons
Emile Zolal ‘Berman
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Probasco’s
Third Avenue
LBJ
Washington
U. & Dept. of Agriculture
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ST Ewile
America
U. S
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McCready
Matteson
Fed Ave
15Th St
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Italy
Interior Ministry
Franco Restivo
Fae
Megeate
Harry Karl Extrum
Pat Savers
Zep Mars
Maxprum Seppeaces
Barcan
Continental
U.S
Alaska
Northwestern Bell
Iowa Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Cross
Pes Moines
Sioux City
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