Congress urged to pause on Vietnam policy action
Fifty two House members from both parties urged Congress to decide if changing circumstances require any new legislative steps on U S policy in Vietnam. The group described their proposal as a constitutional process rather than a dove or hawk stance. Chrysler trimmed planned price increases for 1968 models after earlier announcements. AMC and other automakers raised prices by about 3.8 percent on Ramblers and Rebels. In New York City, teacher strikes pushed talks to City Hall as public schools faced near collapse with about 88 percent of students staying home.
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Peking Settling Political Squabbling
Information from New York Times Service indicates that the Beijing regime has made progress in reducing violence and political squabbling that has troubled many Communist Chinese cities in recent months.
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Romney told by Detroit Negroes We want opportunity
Governor George Romney faced a sharp exchange with militant youths during a tour of poverty areas in Los Angeles and Detroit. A Negro resident, in a summer riot context, declared that they do not want help but want opportunity, highlighting tensions over civil rights and aid programs.
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George Romney
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Pike Heresy Trial Uncertain as Report Stalls Changes
Seattle's Episcopal leaders praised a report upholding doctrinal inquiry but postponed canonical action. The delay leaves Bishop James A. Pike’s fate unclear, as he tied dropping his trial to legislative adoption of the report’s recommendations.
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Wilson Defends Tough Policies for Hard Winter
Prime Minister Wilson warned Britain that a hard winter lies ahead while defending Labour policy. He said the tough measures would lead to a more hopeful era, addressing forecasts of 80,000 to 1 million unemployed this winter on a television program.
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Louise Day Hicks Aims For Boston Mayoral Spotlight
In a crowded nonpartisan primary with 40 candidates for mayor, Louise Day Hicks stands out for her stance on school racial imbalance as Boston voters skim through the ballots.
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Hicks Leads in Boston School Committee Race Turnout
Mrs Hicks has been the storm center in race disputes during her years on the Boston School Committee. She topped all candidates in the last two elections, signaling strong support for her leadership as the committee shapes education policy.
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Brown's Bail Order to Be Tested in Cambridge
Cambridge police have sworn out a warrant for H. Rap Brown to test a judge's order that he be released on $10,000 bail and must appear in any court proceedings anywhere. The move follows a statement by U.S. District Court Judge Robert H. Merhige Jr.
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Johnson Allows Tax Return Review for Highway Funds
President Johnson authorized the House Public Works Committee to inspect income and estate tax returns back to 1956 for highway program purposes, with specific requests cleared under Treasury rules. Internal Revenue Service said Monday.
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District May Elect School Board in DC
The House of Representatives voted to allow the District of Columbia an elected school board. The measure passed by 324 to 3 as liberals and conservatives joined to push local control of schools into the hands of Washington residents.
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Federal group endorses bugging legislation 1967 lawmakers react
The Judicial Conference of the United States votes to endorse wiretaps and eavesdropping under court order. Pamela Snyder of Jefferson Ave Charleston West Virginia earns a George Washington University Board of Trustees Scholarship for 167-68.
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Fire department runs logged with times and locations
Charleston Fire Department reports Monday calls including an investigation at 622 Virginia Street East, an assistance call on WVerr Drive, a brush fire at Welch and Bullitt Streets, a dump fire on Wayland Street, and a car fire at Barton and Frame Streets with an estimated damage of 540.
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Weather forecast summary Richmond and nearby areas
Charleston mostly sunny and mild with a high near 72. Pennsylvanian region warmer with increasing cloudiness and a low around 25. West Virginia expected warm afternoon with occasional light showers and a high in the upper 70s. Kentucky coastal winds and cooler night possible.
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Fragmented Late 70s Sports Note Confusing Text
The readable fragment mentions a late 74 era play or score with unclear TDs and names. No coherent event or entities can be established, making a definitive summary impossible from the fragment provided.
Mild Weather Outlook From Ni Sre Expect VadA
Mild weather expected in the Nevada area with temperatures rising modestly. An AP Wirephoto accompanies the brief.
Business Leaders Urge FCC Details U.N. Slot for China Plan
Business leaders push the FCC to outline a U.N. seat plan for China and Taiwan. They discuss China’s potential admission to the Security Council and offer options if Peking accepts a modified approach, amid U.S. policy debates and varying international outlooks.
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Near City Tragedy Leaves Family in Critical State
Coal Branch Heights resident Jo Ann Truslow and four children were found unconscious at 42 Twilight Dr Sunday. Jo Ann remained unconscious Monday. children Treesa 11 Jimmy 8 Shawn 8 Gregory 2 were listed in good condition. Detectives sought to question the woman as cause remained undetermined after pills were found and medical treatment noted.
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FCC announces net $85 million shift in long distance charges
The FCC disclosed details of a $100 million long distance rate cut while permitting a $15 million rise in toll charges. The action stems from a July 5 order tied to AT&T’s financial structure and delays part of the reduction to next year. New rates effective Nov 1 cut long distance costs beyond 468 miles for most station and person to person calls, but raise interstate calls up to 24 miles by 5 cents for the first three minutes.
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Skydivers and pilot cited in Bake Erie tragedy
Government safety investigators blamed the pilot, air traffic control error, and the parachutists for the Bake Erie accident on August 27 that led to the drowning of 16 skydivers. The report cites miscommunication and hazardous conditions as key factors.
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Flat Top Sinks To Nation's Coldest Record In Week
West Virginia towns reported extreme cold Monday with Richwood at 28 and Pickens at 28 while Flat Top listed 31 overnight. The Weather Bureau in New York cited Flat Top as the nation’s official record low, tied only by Fort Bragg California.
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Not Tough Soviet Stand Hints at UN Session
The report notes tense moves at the UN with Soviet diplomacy amid Vietnam tensions. British Foreign Secretary George Brown met top officials to brief on talks, while U Thant and Rusk prepared for further demonstrations and Senate action. Israel pressed for direct peace negotiations with Arab states as the Middle East crisis continued with renewed border fire.
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Governor bars Appalachian Volunteers funding plan
At a news conference Governor Smith voiced continued doubts about the Appalachian Volunteers AV program requesting federal funds. He said approval hinges on state supervision and reform before the new application, noting 129 volunteers previously operated in West Virginia with most leaving before fall classes.
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Vietnam War Front Report Sees Greater Civilian Casualties
The report notes high civilian casualties on the North side of the DMZ amid continuous Communist artillery. A US leaflet drop around Ben Quang warned villagers to defect or brace for BS2 bombing. Since mid August Stratofortress bombers have delivered 12.5 million pounds of bombs in the buffer zone. In Saigon, Gen Westmoreland said after two years allied forces are nearing a clear path to ultimate military success.
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Flu Shots By Oct. 1 Advocated
Dr. Page H. Seckford director of Ka nawha-Charleston Health Department urged people to obtain the first of two protective flu shots by October or soon after with the second shot within six weeks. High risk groups including pregnant women heart patients diabetics and those over 45 should get protected now.
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