Prague Mass Demonstration Demands Dubcek Release
About 20,000 Czechoslovaks massed along Vaclavske Namesti and the Vitava River in Prague voicing anger at the Russian led occupation. They called for release of reformist Communist leader Alexander Dubcek and withdrawal of foreign troops. Security forces fired tank cannons and sporadic gunfire echoed as crowds urged peace and a general strike ultimatum loomed.
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Two Area Crashes Send Ten to Hospitals in Corona and Riverside
Police report two traffic wrecks in Corona and Riverside over the past 24 hours injured ten people. Eight hurt in a Corona collision on River Road and Country Club Lane, with seven listed as residents of local addresses and one in satisfactory condition later. A second incident near the McKinley overcrossing on Highway 91 involved an Anaheim couple and two Pittsburgh, Pa., visitors. only the Shragers needed hospital care for minor injuries.
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NYC girl joins city clerk office under NYC program
An 18 year old Corona resident Anna Quijano begins work in the city clerk's office through the Neighborhood Youth Corps program. The federal government funds salaries while the city provides the job, with a six month training period.
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Household answers reveal varied control on daily choices
Residents including Lucy Marvick and Danny Stobaugh discuss who prevails at home. Some say they usually get their way, others admit to complying or resisting based on mood and task.
Humphrey Won’t Debate McCarthy Says Aides
Aides to Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey report he has decided against debating Senator Eugene J. McCarthy, his chief rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, signaling a strategic retreat as the campaign heats up in Washington.
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Huey Newton Takes Stand in Defense in Oakland Trial
Huey Newton testified in Oakland defending himself against charges of murdering Officer John Frey and wounding Officer Herbert Heanes after a street shooting on October 28. He denied firing a weapon and spoke at length on Negro culture and slavery.
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Pope Paul VI Arrives for Historic Colombia Visit
Pope Paul VI lands at El Dorado Airport in Bogotá on Latin America's first papal tour. He kneels to kiss the runway, then greets Colombian President Carlos Lleras Restrepo as he delivers a Spanish greeting to the people.
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Eisenhower Condition Remains Unchanged and Critical
Washington reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower showing increased heart irritability while Army doctors state his overall condition is unchanged and still critical.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Cleaver Barred From Ballot For Age Requirement
California Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan ruled Eldridge Cleaver, Peace and Freedom Party presidential nominee, is ineligible for the November 5 ballot due to age requirements. Jordan noted Cleaver was seven when he first took office and cited U.S. Constitution age limits.
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Weekend Warmth with Sunny Friday Forecast
Friday brings sunny skies with a high near 80 degrees. Today at noon the temperature reached 79 following an overnight low of 58. yesterday’s high peaked at 80.
Summer Youth Program Nearly Paid for Itself in Corona
Corona Unified School District and local groups highlighted a summer youth program that served 3,431 children and youths. Of these, 1,852 attended regular summer school and 1,518 joined 35 projects. Total program cost was 22,237.70 with donations of 6,297.75 from sponsors.
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UCLA Engineers Call For Higher Car Front Seats
Los Angeles engineers at the University of California say automobile front seats should be raised by at least six inches to improve driver visibility and comfort. The rough estimate highlights safety and ergonomic concerns raised by researchers.
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Los Angeles
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City Accepts New Sewage Disposal Plant and Extends Completion
Public Works Director Art Goulet reported the city accepted Engineering Science Inc.’s sewage disposal plant. The completion date was extended from June 19 to August 16 due to weather, with changes authorized and a one year guarantee on the project. Final payment to the firm was approved.
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Rafferty urges youth protests against Soviet action
In Sacramento Dr Max Rafferty a Republican U S Senate candidate urged young demonstrators especially those who opposed the Vietnam war to march in protest of Russian imperialists who invaded Czechoslovakia He suggested picketing Soviet embassies and consulates in the United States and abroad saying sympathy for freedom would be one sided otherwise.
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