AFL-CIO Leaders Oppose Commerce Labor Merger
AFL-CIO leaders told Wirtz and Schultze they oppose merging the labor and commerce departments. They warned workers would lose a distinct voice and fear a merger could be controlled by big business, potentially undermining labor's influence. Johnson has not abandoned the idea.
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Afl-Cio
Washington
Johnson
Labor and Commerce
George Meany
Meany
Agriculture
Afe-Cio
W. Willard Wirtz
Charles Schultze
Congress
James Reynolds
Thomas Donahue
Afl-Cio Executive Council
Vietnam
Labor-Commerce
Wirtz
Schultze
Wirtz- Schultze
Smoking Not Linked to Heart Disease, Study Finds
In a 14 month twin study from Sweden, researchers Torbjorn Lundman and Rolf Blomstrand report that cigarette smoking is probably not associated with coronary heart disease. They studied 196 twin pairs and found nonsmoking identical twins had lower cholesterol, but not statistically significant, and no definite link to high blood pressure or chronic bronchitis.
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New York
Des
Torbjorn Lundman
Rolf Blomstrand
Karolinska Institute
Swedish
National Institutes of Public Health
Stockholm
Ranctibe
Therg
Acta Medica
South African Prison Guard Guilty on False Info Charges
JOHANNESBURG AP final guard Theron found guilty on 10 counts of publishing false information about torture in prisons. Trial began 1963, last 130 court days. sentencing set for March 21. Theron denied guilt as articles in Sunday Times and Rand Daily Mail alleged brutal methods at Cinderella prison.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Johannes Andrias Theron
Theron
G. R. Dowling
Cinderella Prison
Sunday Times
Rand Daily Mail
Dowling
Auto Production by Firms Listed
Automotive News released a weekly report detailing auto production by makes for last week and the 197 cumulative production, comparing current output with the prior year.
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Detroit
Automotive News
Harlem school boycott over merger plan splits race lines
In New York Harlem a boycott by Negro and white parents kept about 1 000 children from PS 125 as they demanded a written agreement for merger with two church buildings and a community center. Anita du Boulay led the effort stating no racial issues. Columbia University staffers volunteered to teach at the improvised school while noting 55 percent of PS 125 students are Negro.
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New York
Harlem
Anita du Boulay
Parents Association
Board of Education
Columbia University
P.S. 125
Fannie Livshee
P.8
Sidney Jones
West Harlem
Valiant Saanterman Jleis
Barracuda
Elvedere
Hryster Éal Peer Et Eee
Chryster
Falco
Fairlane
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Corvette
P.S
Oldsmobile
Torgnada
Plex
Posiitae Eee
Firebird Pee Kee
Saenetal Waeeeree
American Motors
U.S
TAS Los
School merger candidate list at Cedar Rapids school
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports on a current principal not present as candidates are discussed for leadership of a merged school next September. Parents reportedly object only to timing, not to any candidate's suitability.
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Cedar Rapids
Tues
Lack of Snow Reduces Hazard of High Water
Cedar Rapids river expert Dave Ross reports no snow in the Cedar basin and notes the Cedar River ice is breaking up. He sees a very slim chance of high water this spring, with current readings around 4.1 feet below flood stage.
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Cedar Rapids
Dave Ross
Cedar Basin
Cedar River
Ross
Harbor
Be Streets Department
First Street
Carmichael Classified 4F by Draft Board
Stokely Carmichael, black power advocate, was reclassified 4F by his local draft board after failing a medical re‑examination. The 25 year old, who had urged Americans not to serve if reclassified, previously held 1Y status and could be called up in a national emergency.
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New York
Stokely Carmichael
Carmichael
Board Upholds Ruling Against Building Garage
The board of adjustment on Monday upheld the city building official’s denial of a 12 by 26.86 foot attached garage at 2300 House Drive NE zoned 12. Lee Wells the contractor appealed, arguing hardship and loss of play area but the board found the garage would exceed width limits for the corner lot. Wells withdrew his appeal.
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Board of Adjustment
Ae House Drive
Lee Wells
Wells
Weing Road
Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour Star in My Favorite Brunette
Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour headline The 4 O Clock Movie on Channel 9 with the comedy My Favorite Brunette shaping a Wednesday evening film showcase.
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Bob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
Forecasts Warn of High Mississippi River Flooding
Forecasters predict high water along the Mississippi as heavy snowmelt from Minnesota raises flood risk for multiple communities. Officials expect rising levels and urge readiness ahead of potential crest stages.
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Labor Department
Lehman Award
David Ben-Gurion
United Jewish Appeals
Herbert H. Lehman
Columbia U
Northwestern Bell
Towa
Minnesota
Paiges
Montrose
Toeman Hotel
Las Umr
Calvert Extra
Calvert Dist. CO
N.Y.C
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