Fasting Rules Relaxed for Catholics Worldwide
Pope Paul VI announced major easing of Catholic fasting and abstinence law. Lenten fast reduced to Ash Wednesday and Good Friday with Friday meat abstinence still required for most and children under 14 exempt. Ash Wednesday now a day of abstinence and fast. National conferences may adjust dates and substitute penance with works of charity. One full meal allowed daily with light snacks permitted, following local customs.
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Soviet TU-114 crashes on takeoff killing most aboard
A Soviet TU-114 airliner crashed in a snowstorm on takeoff near Moscow, killing most of the 60 passengers and crew. The first known crash of the model, it exploded after striking a snowbank at the runway end, as officials awaited confirmation.
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Dominican labor leaders halt walkout amid govt threat
In Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic labor chiefs agreed to end a general strike after President Garcia Godoy vowed to send two top military officers abroad. He warned government workers to return to work or face dismissal and signaled police could reopen the port and airport. The walkout followed police violence during a communist led student protest that left three students dead. Terrorism subsided that night with two bomb explosions reported and no casualties.
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Sloan Former GM President Dies at 90 in New York
Alfred P. Sloan, age 90, former president and chairman of General Motors, died Thursday of a heart attack at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases in New York.
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Injuries Fatal to Iowa City Girl
A 6 year old Iowa City girl Joan Foley died after being struck by a panel truck near Friendship and Meadow streets. She reportedly ran behind a city bus into the street after exiting the bus. Driver Melvin Roth of Iowa City could not see her. Her body was to be taken to Oak Park Illinois for services and burial.
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Johnson says he is sustained by prayers of Americans
President Johnson, amid Vietnam war decisions, says he is sustained not only by his own prayers but by hundreds of Americans who daily send encouragement. He quotes a mother whose son was killed, and cites Lincoln and Billy Graham at a prayer breakfast with over 1,000 attendees.
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Humphrey Announces Indian Loan Amid India Pakistan War
Vice President Humphrey announced a 100 million dollar loan to India to buy raw materials and spare parts to boost industry. The loan, the first since aid was halted after the Kashmir war, does not restart development aid. Pakistan also receives a 50 million loan for commodities.
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Senator Morse Rebukes Taylor in Vietnam Clash
In a Senate exchange, Senator Morse accuses Gen Maxwell Taylor and President Johnson of misguiding the nation on Vietnam policy. Taylor defends the stance as necessary, warning of worldwide repercussions if the U.S. withdraws, while Morse accuses a smear campaign and militarism. The discussion includes battlefield losses and ongoing operations near Saigon and Da Nang.
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