France Builds Gold Stockpile Amid Global Currency Tensions
Paris reports France's gold reserves have risen to over 5 billion dollars as de Gaulle escalates a financial war against the dollar and pound. UPI notes the Bank of France now holds about 4,585 tons, fueling debate on a return to a gold standard and rapid conversion of dollars into gold.
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Seven more encephalitis cases raise hospital total
UPI dispatches report seven new possible encephalitis cases prompting the total hospitalized to forty one. Other items note Atty General Katzenbach blaming social ills for riots, airline machinists winning wage gains, a bomb threat at Offutt AFB, and Senate action to raise the federal minimum wage by 1968.
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Moonshine Origin Through Night Stills Named
United Press International notes that distilled liquor from Hlewal stills earned the term moonshine. The name arose as production occurred under cover of darkness to elude authorities.
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Local humor advocate promotes lasting jokes at Smithsonian event
Washington humor activist George W. Lewis leads gagwriter groups and plans a humor match for the Joe Miller Cup at the Smithsonian on August 29 with President Johnson invited to toss out the first joke. He champions Save the Pun Week and other playful causes, urging a culture of lasting laughter.
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