None Ever Thought Host Precautions Necessary
Melbourne AP reports Australia’s prime minister Harold Holt swam alone and died, sparking debate on security. Australians have long preferred minimal protection for leaders, though editorials question whether future privilege should include more guards and lifeguards at public events.
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Services Friday for Independence Woman
Myra Smith 61 died Tuesday in University hospitals after a week patient stay. Widow of attorney Allen Smith who died in January 1966 she was active in the Republican party. Survived by two daughters Glen Pardon and Lester Bellwood four grandchildren two brothers. Services Friday at 1 30 p m White funeral home OES services Thursday at 8 p m. Greenland covers an area of 840 000 square miles.
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Postal Rate Rise Makes F D R Stamp Most Used
Washington AP says a new 10 cent air mail stamp features Franklin D Roosevelt replacing George Washington on the basic mail rate. First class letters rise to 6 cents Jan 7. air mail to 10 cents. other rates adjusted. Roosevelt design becomes common stamp while Washington remains on others.
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Chrysler Cuts Price Of English Imports
DETROIT AP Chrysler Corp. became the first U.S. automaker to cut prices on its imported English models after the pound’s devaluation. Price cuts on 1967 Rootes Sunbeam ranged 86 to 168 dollars, while 1968 Simca 1000 series pricing rose 16 dollars. The reductions reflect savings to U.S. buyers enabled in part by the currency shift.
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Chrysler official comments on pound devaluation impact
A. R. Marzelli, director of Chrysler's Simca Rootes division, commented on the devaluation of the British pound sterling and its potential effect on the company's European operations.
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Truck Crashes Into School Lobby at Climax
A truck rammed through a brick wall into the lobby of Climax Public Schools. No injuries reported as authorities said the truck’s brakes failed.
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Climax
Five Common Market powers yield to France on Britain talks
In Brussels on Tuesday five Common Market nations bowed to President de Gaulle and decided not to begin negotiations for British entry. France exercised its veto to block the start of talks, acknowledging French domination in the decision.
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Gazette Want Ads Help Santa This Season
Local advertisements urge readers to call 369-1234 for Santa related want ads. The notice presents a seasonal service guiding shoppers and families to place categorized listings.
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University of Havana purges small anti Castro faction
Reports from Havana say more than 20 professors and students were expelled or arrested at the University of Havana. Purged members included those who urged the government to focus on domestic problems rather than export revolutions. Some older communists criticized a shift toward slogans over traditional work rewards.
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