Italians Merge Socialist factions to form third party
Rome reports the Nenni Socialists and the Social Democrats reunified after 19 years apart to create a united Socialist movement. The merger, endorsed by 15,000 delegates, positions the new party as Italy's third largest behind the Christian Democrats and the Communists, with impact on the center-left government. Pope Paul VI meanwhile said he needs more time to decide on birth control and urged Catholics to follow Church rules against artificial contraception.
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Maro Tanassi
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Italy
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Christian Democrats
Vatican City
Paul VI
Air Force Cuts Training to Free Pilots for Vietnam
The Air Force announced sharp reductions in officer advancement training to free more pilots and other officers for duty in Vietnam and elsewhere. Enrollments drop across several programs from January and July targets, while total graduates remain over 1,000 annually.
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Vietnam
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Air Command and Staff College
Air War College
Retired Carlsbad Worker Hired for Golf Course Gophers
In Carlsbad New Mexico Tom Sessom a retired city employee has been hired to kill gophers on the municipal golf course at a rate of 2.50 dollars per gopher. The city notes the assignment as part of local maintenance.
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Tom Sessom
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U.S. scientist warns China may have 100 atom bombs by 1967
Dr. Ralph E. Lapp estimates Beijing could possess 40 to 50 warheads and materials for hydrogen bombs, with plutonium production in Paotow. He says China’s growing arsenal could pressure the U.S. to disperse forces in Vietnam and impact strategy amid possible hydrogen tests and long range delivery.
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Vietnam
Ralph E. Lapp
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Sunday Golfers Struggle Like Parishioners on Course
Cartoonish quip notes Sunday golfers resemble churchgoers who miscue and slow pace. The punchline mocks leisurely rounds and slowness on the links with light humor.
Johnson praises Malaysia during Southeast Asia tour
President Johnson commends Malaysia as a model of determined leadership and peaceful reform. He notes Malaysia defeated communism, built a free economy, and plans peacetime development. Security is tight as he visits landmarks, parliaments, and a national monument before heading to Seoul.
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South Korea
Helpful Youngsters Rob Crippled Woman in Detroit
In Detroit two youths offered help to Georgia McGee after she cashed a disability check and bought groceries. They hailed a cab and loaded her bags, then grabbed her purse containing 268 dollars and three rings worth 250 dollars before fleeing.
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Detroit
Georgia McGee
Hungary Seeks Vietnam Peace Through Independent Policy
Budapest Hungary Foreign Minister Janos Peter said Hungary aims for a peaceful Vietnam solution via an independent foreign policy. He noted ongoing contact with North Vietnamese leaders in a television interview to find a settlement to the conflict.
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Hungary
Janos Peter
Vietnam
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Grocers Letter Aired Over Food Cost Debate
A letter from the Iowa Retail Food Dealers Assn written by Mary Fitzgerald instructed Cedar Rapids area grocers to contact customers and avoid speaking to reporters. The missive aims to slow radical action on rising food prices and directs grocers to refer questions to the association. Local reaction noted surprise from Cedar Rapids group chair Donald Canning, with Fitzgerald saying no formal instructions had reached grocers.
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Cedar Rapids
Mary I. Fitzgerald
Des Moines
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Cedar Rapids Group
Three Men Rob A Harvey Market For 159000
In Harvey Louisiana near New Orleans three suspects disguised as armored car guards held up a supermarket Saturday night and escaped with 159000. No injuries were reported and a green panel truck resembling an armored vehicle was found abandoned afterward.
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UPI
Jefferson Parish
Sheriff's Office
Harvey
New Gazette Announces Telephone Numbers
The notice lists new telephone numbers for news, general office use, advertising and circulation at the Marion office. Readers are directed to contact the numbers 369-1121 369-1234 369-1222 369-1333 and 369-1250 for different departments or services.
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Marion
De Gaulle Warns of Stricter Flight Rules Over France
Western diplomats say President de Gaulle plans to restrict NATO and allied flights after an April deadline for withdrawal. He demanded authorization for all flights and air operations, risking a split in NATO and forcing European routes to detour around France.
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