Controversial JFK Memorial Painting Sparks Outrage
In Boston's federal building lobby Robert Motherwell's $25 000 abstract piece New England Flego depicting President Kennedy's Dallas assassination draws strong protest from workers. GSA regional officials Paul Lazzero and Frank O'Connor defend the artwork amid controversy.
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Dorm Built For Laney College Boys
A residence hall for male students near Laney College in Oakland was announced by Student Homes Association, a new nonprofit. The Oak Street building will charge up to 75 dollars a month plus four hours of work weekly, and aims to expand low cost, semi cooperative housing for students. Interested young men may apply at 1109 Oak Street, Oakland.
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Church Groups To Hold Dance in Hayward Gym
All Saints Church hosts a dance in the church gym at Second and B Streets Hayward with the Columbian Squires and the Young Ladies Institute providing music Sad Days n Green will perform the music The event runs Saturday from eight to midnight admission is 50 cents per person organized by Hugh Quinnell as chairman
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President Johnson Signs Gold Star Rape Button Bill
President Johnson signed a law allowing the government to award gold star buttons to next of kin of servicemen who died in Vietnam and other cold war actions. The buttons will resemble those given in World War II and Korea.
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Businessmen Report Major Losses From Air Strike
American business leaders estimate the airline machinists strike has cost at least 1 billion dollars, with wide yet uneven impact on tourism, hotels, car rentals, and tax revenue. Chicago reports about 420 thousand dollars daily, while mail service in several cities is delayed though Los Angeles sight mail moves on time. International airport officials say the problem worsens.
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Californians Reach 11 Million Eligible To Vote
California residents aged to vote total 11,448,000 by November, per the U.S. Census Bureau. The regional bureau office also projects 12,052,000 eligible for the 1968 presidential election.
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Boy Quits Flying Kites At Camp In England
Ian Stanley a 5 year old boy caused a kite to fly into telephone and electricity wires at a trailer camp site near Mablethorpe England. The downed lines cut power to 8000 campers causing a to burn switchboard and a local electric recital. Campers ate by candlelight as lights failed and damage was estimated between 200 and 500 dollars with potential bill to Jan family.
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New Treasurer For The History Society
Mrs. John Linnell of Hayward was re elected treasurer of the Conference of California Historical Societies at a recent convention. The conference also presented Assemblyman Carlos Bee and Dr Hayward with a special award.
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