Soviet protests spark handcuffed demonstrations in Moscow
In Moscow protests against dissidents, Victor Van Hranlegen from Ghent handcuffed himself to a balcony during My Fair Lady, calling for freedom for Maj. Gen. Pyotr Grigorenko. Two Italians and two Romans were detained after distributing an open letter to Premier Kosygin.
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Vagrant Flings Teeth at Judge in London Court
London report says Danzke Bai Lie, a sensitive vagrant, challenged a judge who asked if he was drunk when picked up by police. Bailie responded I’ve never been drunk in my life, then removed his top teeth and hurled them at the judge before being found guilty.
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UPI
Danzke Bailie
Bailie
Mormons mourn death of leader McKay in Salt Lake City
The LDS Church mourns President David O. McKay, prophet and seer, who died at 6 am after heart and kidney failures. Condolences pour in from Nixon and Johnson. The Council of Twelve will meet to arrange funeral plans and likely nominate Joseph F. Smith as successor.
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UPI
David 0. McKay
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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Halel Utah
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Agnew's Asia Pacific goodwill tour described mixed reactions
Arnold Dibble reports on Spiro Agnew's Asia visit with varied local responses. In Manila he said he came to listen, not speak, while Philippines and Taiwan comforted allies. Vietnam and Thailand officials sought reassurance US will stay engaged, and Nepal welcomed the trip. Afghanistan officials criticized the lack of concrete economic policy. Indonesia and Australia noted mixed impressions, New Zealand saw riotous Auckland crowds, while leaders acknowledged Agnew's visit without clear gains.
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Boy Scouts in Weirton troop wear ladle emblem on neckerchief
In Weirton West Virginia a Boy Scouts troop displays neckerchiefs featuring a ladle emblem representing Mallon Steel along with the reap number and town name.
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Weirton
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President Grant Arrested for Exceeding Washington Speed Limit
A historical note claims President Ulysses S. Grant was arrested in Washington for speeding. The account, sourced from a826, reflects a brief episode tied to early traffic enforcement, illustrating the era’s nascent public safety norms and political figures under scrutiny.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Washington
Grant and horse incident ends without court appearance
In a spirited horse episode, Grant posted a $20 deposit and commended the officer for duty but failed to appear in court, leaving the matter unresolved.
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