Smithsonian to open history and technology museum
The Smithsonian unveils a $36 million two block long Museum of History and Technology dedicated by President Johnson. A Senate report says the Soviet Union leads in modern fishing fleet size, poses risks to U.S. fisheries. Johnson to fill Civil Rights Commission vacancies next week with staff director possible.
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New York's Little China Growth Shatters Old Borders
AP Special Report by Francis Stilley describes Manhattan's Chinatown expanding beyond its traditional borders as its population doubles over ten years to about 37,000. Since May 1962 immigration easing brought roughly 7,000 newcomers from Hong Kong, with many men staying to bring wives and children, transforming tenement neighborhoods and altering local demographics. Chinese youth adopt more Americanized styles, while tensions rise as youths report harassment from Puerto Ricans and Italians, fueling fears of gang formation.
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American Dependents Leave Canal Zone
US Army Southern Command announced most nonresident dependents in the Canal Zone will return to the United States. About 3,000 dependents moved in during the crisis, with about a third leaving January 16 on a volunteer basis. Most remaining volunteers to go due to housing shortages.
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Shastri Seen Indian Heir To Nehru Return
In New Delhi AP reports Lal Bahadur Shastri, aged 59, returned to the cabinet as a minister without portfolio. The move follows his and five others resignations five months earlier at Nehru's request, amid Congress party factional fighting and efforts to revitalize the party.
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FCC clears Pacifica Foundation on broadcast rules
The FCC dismissed claims that Pacifica aired filthy programs and was tied to the Communist party. It renewed Pacifica radio licenses in Berkeley and Los Angeles California and in New York after a four year investigation.
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Family flees East Germany crossing Elbe by sled
A family of four reached West Germany after crossing the foggy Upper Elbe River on the border with East Germany. They carried a few possessions across in a sled and hand cart, according to customs officials on Wednesday.
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Shastri Expected to Succeed Nehru as Parliament Leader
Reliable sources report Shastri will replace Nehru as government leader of Parliament and effectively serve as deputy prime minister. Since Nehru’s stroke on January 7, Shastri has been the leading contender and has remained neutral amid intra party strains. As parliamentary leader he would be senior to Gulzarilal Nanda and T. T. Krishnamachari, who share Nehru’s routine duties.
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Desperate escapeer abducts six, robs store, captured after 5 hours
Oklahoma City AP reports convicted murderer Howard O. Lowery, 25, escaped from custody, abducting six people, stealing four cars, and robbing a store. He was captured 70 miles away by a highway trooper after speeds over 100 mph. Lowery, serving life for a 1960 murder, surrendered after a brief chase near Watonga, Blaine County.
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Damp Over Broad Areas Weather Report
Damp and foggy conditions blanketed broad sections of the nation with no severe storms. Arctic air moved into Montana North Dakota and northern Minnesota while dense fog shut down traffic in New Orleans. Record highs were set from Kansas to Wisconsin as snow fell in the Rockies and showers hit the Pacific coast.
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Arrest Ends Wild Chase in St Louis
Two detectives Harold Crafton and Thomas Casey pursued Fred Nash after Nash backed into their car and fled. At Eads and California shots were fired with no hits. Nash wrecked a car at 3101 Allen before police captured him after a foot chase in an alley. Nash to be charged with assault on detectives. Aircraft? none.
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