Dubcek backs calm as protests over reform roll unfold
Czechoslovak party chief Alexander Dubcek urged calm in a radio TV address and said Smrkovsky will stay a key figure despite his demotion. Petr Colotka was named chairman. Smrkovsky remains deputy in the federal assembly. Razl’s new Czech government sworn in as federation forms.
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Greece bans tavern smashing plates tradition
Greece’s military government bans the practice of smashing plates glasses and tables in tavernas known as spasta. The custom linked to 1922 Asia Minor refugees is described as mer riment though Aristotle Onassis is noted to enjoy the pastime.
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Pan Am Moon Flight Reservations Grow
Pan American World Airways has a 206 person waiting list to fly passengers to the moon though no deposits are being taken yet. Among the hopefuls are Mr and Mrs Richard Abruscato of Seaford NY and their children. A spokesman says the airline aims to pioneer commercial space travel while solving passenger comfort issues before lift off.
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Pan American World Airways
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Abruscato
Gift of abstract sculpture sparks TV clash
A television segment on KCRG-TV 9 stirs a dispute with THAT GIRL in color about a gift of an abstract sculpture, aired Thursday night at eight. The segment prompts tension between the involved individuals over ownership and presentation.
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Nixon Telegram Aims at Dollar Defense
President elect Nixon sent a telegram read to an industrial payroll savings committee luncheon in Washington. The message was delivered by Secretary of the Treasury designate David Kennedy outlining a focus on dollar defense and economic policy.
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Secretary of the Treasury
David Kennedy
Nixon Reflects On Dollar's Role As Nation Seeks Strength
In a speech the president described a sound dollar as vital to free enterprise and national prosperity. He marked his 56th birthday on Wednesday while stressing defense of the dollar as a top national priority.
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