St John's fires at least 14 teachers in policymaking dispute
New York AP report states St John's University dismissed at least fourteen professors amid a ten month clash over faculty involvement in policymaking. Among those fired are Msgr John Clancy theology English professor William McBrien and several philosophy department members. University officials cited standard practice in not disclosing identities or reasons while promising full contract compensation.
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New York
Veuung
Richard Wall
American Association of University Professors
United Federation of College Teachers
AFLIO
Wal
John Clancy
Pope Paul VI
Clancy
Wee
William McBrien
Philosphy
Joseph T. Cahill
Cahill
Wilson meets Johnson to discuss Rhodesia Viet Nam and more
British Prime Minister Harold Wilson arrived in Washington after addressing the U N General Assembly and met President Johnson within hours. Officials outlined talks covering Viet Nam Rhodesia nuclear defenses disarmament Malaysia the European Common Market and Britain’s global military role amid financial pressures. Johnson hosted three informal 'Gouterentes' to review issues from the agenda.
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Washington
Harold Wilson
U.N. General Assembly
New York
Johnson
Viet Nam
Rhodesia
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Malaysia
Britain
Royal Air Force
Andrews Air Force Base
Wilson
White House
School Dropout To Receive Degree At 79
A 79 year old school dropout named Robert A. Wright is to receive a bachelor of science degree from the University of Chicago, completing a lifetime in which he left college in 1909 for Canada. Wright’s 100 page thesis on cattle business earned an A, and university officials note his work could aid graduate studies. Wright later became Canadian citizen, held top agricultural posts, reclaimed U.S. citizenship, and pursued his “Procrastinated degree.”
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Chicago
Robert A. Wright
University of Chicago
Wright
Canada
Western Canadian Livestock Union
Carrall
Town
United States
George W. Beadle
University
Saskatchewan
Bank of Canada
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Northwest Hotel Association
U.S
Wasp astronauts dine aboard ship after Gemini 6 flight
The Gemini 6 crew Schirra and Stafford radioed for permission to come aboard the Wasp after their fiery reentry. They walked the deck for a postflight inspection as technicians began dismantling the capsule. A $1 bill was collected from each astronaut to prove they completed the entire flight.
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Bermuda
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Emini 6
Navy
Schirra
Stafford
Annapolis
Wasp
Space Agency
Borman
Lovell
Frank Kosin
National Aeronautics Association
Cyclone relief funds pledged after deadly May strike in Chittagong district
The State Department said 25000 dollars will aid disaster relief in the cyclone area. The U S charge d affaires in Karachi informed Acting Foreign Secretary Aragha Shahi that additional help may be considered if needed. Deep sympathy was expressed for the loss of life as Pakistan’s Ayub Khan was briefed before departing for Germany.
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Chittagong
Washington
State Department
U.S
Karachi
William ¥. Cargo
Aragha Shahi
United States
Pakistan
Mohammed Ayub Khan
Germany
Fightingest U S Carrier Is Home From Viet War
The USS Oriskany, the fightingest carrier, returned to North Island Naval Base San Diego after a 4 month Viet Nam combat tour. It logged more than 12 000 sorties, earning 3 Silver Stars 28 Distinguished Flying Crosses 30 Navy Commendation Medals 3 Purple Hearts and 401 Air Medals. Over 1 000 greeted the homecoming as banners flew and bands played. Fourteen crewmen did not return including five pilots killed in action and five missing in action.
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North Island Naval Base
Viet Nam
Oriskany
U.S
North Iland
Mira
Mar Naval Air Station
Alameda
Lemoore
Calif
San Diego
Oriskapy
Gemini 7 and 6 Rendezvous and Return Triumph
The recovery of Gemini 7 and Gemini 6 culminated in a flawless fiery reentry and precise splashdown in the Atlantic, with Schirra guiding Gemini 6 near its target. Borman and Lovell, after a tense mission, prepared for recovery aboard the carrier and medical checks confirmed their good health.
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Borman
Lovell
Wasp
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Elliot M. Lee Jr
Frank
Chris Kraft
Kraft
Schirra
Bermuda
United States
Earth
Pacific
Mexico
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Note on Mortar Casing Reaches Viet Nam Veterans Story
Cranberry Lake New York residents recall a 1944 note written by Charlotte Bell at Seeley Tube Co. A mortar casing carried the message to a Vietnam unit in 1965 when Sgt Glen Lee read it aloud. Bell, now Mrs John F Neal, confirms the memory and reflects on the long-ago wartime gesture.
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Pretty Girl
Viet Nam
Cranberry Lake
Charlotte Bell
Secley Tube Co
Dover
Nal
Whem
Miss Bell
Tn Viet Nam
2Nd Brigade
1St Infantry Divi
Sion
Bien Hoa
Truman F. Lorentz
Pawnee
Okla
Lorentz
Glen Lee
Seeley Tube
John F. Neal
Seeley Tube Co
Picatinny Arsenal
Neal
Imperial Wizard pledges 1000 to Charlotte reward fund
Washington AP Imperial Wizard Robert M Shelton announced a 1000 contribution to a Charlotte reward fund for dynamite attacks on four Negro homes. United Klans of America offers attorney services to prosecute any indicted Klansman. Shelton vows punishment for members tied to violence and praises President Johnson as a recruiter. He is to appear under subpoena before the House Un American Activities Committee amid ongoing inquiries.
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Washington (Ap
Robert M. Shelton
Charlotte
N.C
Shelton
United Klans of America
Lansman
Charlotte Observer
Imperial Wizard
White House
Jane
House Committee On Un-American Activities
President Johnson
Johnson
Klan “G Hooded Society of Bigots
Lester Y Chalmers
Viet Nam War Actions Amid Saigon Area Battles
Reported fighting near Dai Nang and Saigon details American air and ground operations. U S Marines claim sixteen Viet Cong deaths in Harvest Moon, with a cave containing twenty five enemy dead found. My Trang militia repelled a ten hour Red siege, killing forty two. Government troops retake three hamlets south of Saigon with air support. Viet Cong attack in Nha Be church area leaves eight Vietnamese dead. Chelon Saigon area sees casualties including two policemen and four civilians. U S strikes Phuoc Tuy and other targets as defenses monitor MIG activity and possible large scale raid threats. Senate discussion urges broader bombing authority, while Britain’s Wilson calls for negotiated peace and Chinese participation.
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U.S
Death Valley
Dai Nang
My Trang
da ‘Nang
Saigon
National Liberation Front
Nha Be
Chelon
Guam
Phuoc Tuy
Strategic Air Command
U.S. Navy
Air Force
North Viet Nam
Long Island
Gulf of Tonkin
Haiphong
Gieng Vot
South Viet Nam
7Th Fleet
Red
Defense
Robert Ss. McNamara
Yong Bi
Washington
John G. Tower
R-Tex
Viet Nam
Tower
Harold Wilson
Britain
Red China
Wilson
U.N. General Assembly
New York
Hanoi
Forests reopen and hunting rules adjusted after closure
The woods are closed to hunting east of the Mountains under state law granting the governor power to close the woods. The law also allows for extending the hunting season to compensate for lost days, though waterfowl hunting will not be extended due to federal regulation.
Trial reveals close ties in prison guard killing case
Witnesses describe Pruitt and John son as very close with Vanneler as a distinguished gentleman who once treated Pruitt’s infected arm. Testimony details a solitary cell scene and head pain claims. Officials dispute whether victims were guards, a factor that could influence death penalty eligibility and who will decide. The trial is expected to go to the jury Friday.
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Pruitt
Johnson
E. W. Hening
David Meade White
Rich- Tmoond
White
J. White
C.h) C. Peyton
Vanneter and
Youth Quizzed In Robbery Near Roseboro
Otis Stewart a 16 year old of Roseboro was held in Sampson County Jail Clinton for questioning in a store robbery near Roseboro Wednesday night. Mrs Clyde Gilchrist said a masked intruder with a shotgun demanded money and about 500 dollars in cash and checks. About 164 dollars of the money was recovered from a vacant house chimney after Stewart was arrested Thursday morning. No charges filed pending further investigation.
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Clinton
N.C
Otis Stewart
Roseboro
Sampson County
Clyde Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Stewart
Raleigh Officer Killed In Viet Nam
Washington AP reports Army 2nd Lt. William E. Davis Tr of Raleigh North Carolina was killed in action in Vietnam. He was the son of Mr and Mrs William S Davis Sr of 2127 Dandridge Drive Raleigh.
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Washington
Defense Department
Army
William E. Davis
Irs
William 5. Davis Sr
Dandridge Drive
Raleigh
N.C
Viet Nam
Unity date shifts as nations reconsider Rhodesia stance
Zambia, once seen as a key threat to the Smith regime, did not sever ties and urged others to stay calm. Ghana and Tanzania broke with Britain. Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah urged Parliament to consider leaving the Commonwealth, while Tanzania warned Britons in the country and noted tariff, trade, and communications links. Nyerere sought to keep Commonwealth ties while promising action against racial violence. In Zambia, Malawi Prime Minister Hastings Banda urged Britain to handle Rhodesia’s split, saying Britain bears responsibility for the move.
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Zambia
Rhodesia
Smith
British Commonwealth
Ghana
Tanzania
Kwame Nkrumah
Accra
Nkrumah
Commonwealth
Britain
Julius Nyerere
Zboma
Malawi
Hastings Banda
Way
Weather snapshot from across the United States
Weather Continued from Page One reports a cold Thursday morning through the Rockies and along the Canadian border with varying afternoon conditions. Temperatures span Boston 43, New York 44, Philadelphia 48, Pittsburgh 34, Washington 52, Baltimore 48, Cleveland 30, Cincinnati 34, St. Louis 34, Detroit 32, Chicago 27, Kansas City 32, Minneapolis 25, Seattle 33, Denver 26, Los Angeles 51, Phoenix 50, Miami 1, San Francisco 45, Houston 60, Anchorage 9, Honolulu 74.
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