First of 880 Americans Arrive From Cuba
The first Americans of Cuban descent allowed to leave Communist Cuba arrived in New Orleans with about 169 arrivals on two flights. They head to Miami New York Chicago and other cities to reunite with relatives. People expressed relief but concern for others still stranded and awaiting relocation. One former boxing champion Ome Mo Agramonte was among the arrivals, saying he plans to stay in the United States with his son if possible.
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Widening Rift Out In Open Between AFL-CIO and UAW
DETROIT AP reports a widening policy rift between AFL-CIO officials and its largest affiliate, the United Auto Workers, now public in Detroit. The dispute centers on internal strategy and leadership approaches affecting the 1.2 million UAW members.
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Nick the Greek buried in style after gambling life ends
Nick Andrew Dandelas, 84, known as Nick the Greek, was laid to rest in Las Vegas after a long gambling career that defined his life. Family, friends, and prominent locals attended the service at the Orthodox Church, praising his benevolence and philosophy of risk.
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UAW Attacks AFL-CIO From Within in Open Letter
The UAW issues a public letter criticizing AFL-CIO leadership for not fulfilling merger promises and lacking tolerance for new ideas. Walter Reuther Emil Mazey Leonard Woodcock and Pat Greathouse sign the move, calling for unity in diversity and warning of future open disagreements. Washington spokesman says AFL-CIO will not comment.
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Argentine Cabinet Resigns Amid Crisis in Ongania Regime
Buenos Aires reports President Ongania faced a heightening crisis as four civilian ministers and 15 undersecretaries resigned. Interior minister Enrique Martinez Paz, economy minister Jorge Salimei, social welfare minister Roberto Petracea, and foreign affairs minister Nicanor Costa Mendez led the shakeup amid divisions over handling financial and labor issues. Observers expect Ongania to accept Salimei and Martinez Paz quits while potentially reinstate Costa Mendez and Petracca.
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Removal Of Wife Seen In Powell Case On Payroll
Rep. Wayne Hays says if Mrs. Adam Clayton Powell fails to appear before the House Administration subcommittee, he will urge removal from the payroll and may cite her for contempt of Congress. Powell’s wife, a $20,500 a year aide, has not responded to two subpoenas and may testify January 3 as the panel probes payroll and travel expenditures connected to her husband.
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Buried Man Alive Mystery Shocks Lancaster Family
A man rumored dead in Ferdinand H. Archer Kirchner’s grave was found alive in Reading jail. Police traced relatives from Trenton who planned burial, while Kirchner spoke of confusion and offered little explanation.
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Students Write Johnson Letter Questions Vietnam War
About 100 student leaders from diverse schools across the country mailed an open letter to President Johnson urging frank discussion of U S goals in Vietnam. They question whether vital interests justify the growing U S commitment and urge restraint and negotiation with the Viet Cong, citing constitutional devotion and concern over the war’s aims. The effort followed a National Student Association debate at the University of Illinois and gathered students from church and nonsectarian institutions.
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Governor Mejeral Keithen Says Desegregation Should End
Louisiana governor John J. Mejeral Keithen disputes a federal court ruling ordering desegregation and expects the U S Supreme Court to reverse the 2 1 decision. He argues all grades and kindergartens should be desegregated by fall 1967 and plans to appeal. Florida’s Floyd T Christian notes practical delays due to school locations facilities and teacher shortages. The Court of Appeals ruling stems from seven cases in Alabama and Louisiana involving school boards and Civil Rights Act compliance.
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Fire rescue effort ends in tragic fall in Brooklyn
In a deadly Harlem Heights blaze at Standish Arms Hotel, a 38 year old woman identified as Rowena Matthews fell from a window as firefighters on a 144 foot ladder fought to save her. Firefighter Edward Rizzo described reaching for her as she slipped from the sill amid flames, with an explosion shortly after. A Persian cat and cash were found in a box she clutched. the rescue attempt failed and she died.
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