Backstairs at White House No Junket for Reporters
Honolulu uly point of Nixon Thieu talks on Midway Island. UPI reporter Merriman Smith notes reporters chase clues in a windowless Waikiki press room. The press corps, lost in second guessing, awaits the couple’s brief talks and possible shift in Southeast Asia policy. The scene mixes hotel leisure with high stakes diplomacy.
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Gunman escapes jail leaves notes of remorse near Recife
In Recife Brazil a gunman who escaped from a small town jail sent notes to the judge jailer and guards. He apologized for his actions saying he could no longer endure the anger and contempt of the townspeople toward him.
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Cancer Society to Hold Final 1968 69 Meeting
Linn county chapter of the American Cancer Society will hold its last meeting of the year Tuesday at noon at the Roosevelt hotel. Officers for 1969 70 will be elected and committee reports will be presented including a report by Melvin Galbraith on the annual Cancer Crusade.
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Houston Opens New Jet Airport With Pampering Features
Houston celebrates the opening of Intercontinental Airport, a $110 million jet era facility designed to minimize walking for passengers. The 7,300 acre site includes twin terminals with a four-corner concourse, a train system, 750 parking spots on two levels, and five-gate flight stations. In its first year, 10 major airlines expect 4.5 million passengers. within five years this could double. The project ran 26 months late, costs rose from $17.17 million to $19.5 million after changes and delays.
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Jack Sparks
University sues over unfair entrance exams in Tokyo
AP reports in Tokyo that a university filed suit against school authorities over entrance test practices. Takeshi Ito, 19, a student who failed an exam at Waseda University claims the process harmed him and alleges a faulty mental evaluation influenced the result.
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