Meredith found guilty of harassing tenants in rent hike push
James Meredith, a noted civil rights figure, was convicted of harassing white tenants in his apartment building to force a 45 percent rent increase. He was not in court when the verdict was entered. possible penalties include a $250 fine or up to 15 days in jail. Tenants testified Meredith cut hot water and elevator service to pressure hikes.
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Those Were The Days Memorable College Life And News In A Patchwork
A rambling column recalls music memory and college dorm antics like panty raids and short hair, then threads in AP dispatches from Los Angeles on Stern Eggar divorce, Princess Trene Greece piano debut in London, Lord Casey knighted, and Pat Nixon attending Spiro Agnew’s daughter wedding. It notes the era’s social scenes, authority symbols, and everyday norms, ending with nostalgic lines about travel, gas, and family routines.
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CIA C5A costs and claims fuel Air Force debate
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Irrefutable Logic at Indiana track meet
Indianapolis AP report shows Phil Eskew, HSA commissioner, questioning a runner about starting blocks. The sprinter replies he won’t be there long, reflecting a humorous moment before the 440 yard dash begins and the crowd braces for the race.
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U.N. Hunts Minerals Across Several Nations
The United Nations launches a minerals exploration program spanning Honduras Indonesia Liberia Mauritania Panama Itwend a Turkey and Upper Volts to assess regional resource potential and guide development.
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Today in History highlights and scattered notes
A compact collage of historical notes and oddities for June 17. Entries mention Sir Francis Drake, John Wesley, Bunker Hill, World War II actions, a modern theft, and milestones tied to dates, places, and figures across centuries.
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California union membership hits 2.03 million in 1968
In San Francisco the number of union members in California rose to a record 2.03 million in 1968, up 39,000 from the previous year, reflecting growing labor organization across the state.
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San Francisco
California
Bonn Talks Delayed By Visits To Washington And London
West Germany postpones talks with a European leader and Prince Philip as a space moon mission looms. The discussions, originally slated for London, are rescheduled and move toward August 4 and 5 amid diplomatic and spaceflight concerns.
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