Passing British Driving Test Tough Job for Most Americans
A UPI dispatch from London notes many Americans fail the British driving test despite long driving experience. Dick Longworth of Boone Indiana shares frustration after flunking and vowing never to try again, illustrating the nerve and humor of motorists adapting to UK standards.
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How They Voted On Capitol and British Driving Test
AP records Iowa members voting on recent roll calls including Senate passage of health care and social security measures. The piece also recounts a British driving test ordeal with tips from inspectors and a reader narrator who passed by learning the British method.
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Boy registers for draft at eight years old
In Montgomery Alabama David A Byrd filled out his draft registration forms three days after turning eight. The boy reportedly had taken a job with the Alabama Selective Service System several weeks earlier and registered on Monday while the local board clerk watched.
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Mexican-born Collins elected Imperial Potentate of Shrine in North America
Invitation to C R Donald J Fisher of Cedar Rapids congratulates Barney W Collins of Mexico City on winning the Imperial Potentate post for the Shrine of North America. Collins is the first Mexican resident to lead the 840000 Shriners. The election occurred at the imperial council session in Washington D C. Leaders also approved underwriting operating costs for two new orthopedic hospitals for children in Erie Pennsylvania and Houston Texas. Fisher plans a Cedar Rapids visit by Collins next fall.
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Nightlife broadcast airs with Four Seasons and Carmen McRae guest
KCRG-TV 3 presents Nightlife at 10 15 Wednesday night featuring the Four Seasons and guest Carmen McRae. The program highlights music from the era with a studio audience in a late evening format. The segment follows local entertainment listings for Wednesday.
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