Fan club and lamp cord questions across the city
Readers request address details for a Johnny Unitas fan club and how to obtain his autograph. The column fielded questions on lamp plug prongs, safety of a brick wall at Wendell and Elwood, youth labor laws, FBI hiring standards, and clarification that Buddy Allen is Buck Owens’ brother, not son.
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Supreme Court Rules Negro Homeowners May Access Shared Facilities
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 3 decision, held that Negro homeowners may not be barred from recreation facilities open to white neighbors. Justice Douglas said the 1866 Civil Rights Act covers access to shared facilities like pools in a suburban area and allows suit if denied. The case centered on Little Hunting Park in Fairfax County, Virginia, where a Negro family was denied entry. the court found the park was not a private social club and open to residents in the area.
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11-Year-Old Runs Away in Ballon During NFL Halftime
Rick Envder, 11, rode a runaway hot air balloon during halftime of a Vikings 49ers game in Minneapolis. He drifted to the Minnesota River, swam to shore, and was rescued by motorists. He was returned to the stadium before the final 10-7 Vikings win. His balloon ride was part of a St Paul Winter Carnival promotion.
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Supreme Court orders immediate Oklahoma City desegregation plan
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous ruling, requires rapid desegregation of about 1,400 high and junior high students in Oklahoma City. It backs Federal Judge Luther Bohanan and cites the need to dismantle the unconstitutional dual system. The plan redefines school boundaries to shift Negro and white student representation across four schools.
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Nixon Leads In 1972 Trial Heats Despite Wallace Rise
Harris survey shows Nixon with a clear presidential lead over five potential opponents in 1972. Wallace locks strong support in the Deep South, Humphrey trails, and Kennedy shows a small comeback. Trial heats pit Nixon against Lindsay, Wallace, and others with Nixon leading across most matchups and Wallace maintaining regional strength.
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Alternate Exemption Plan Drawn
Washington AP reports two major moves to resolve House-Senate conflicts over Tassive tax reform as Congress seeks a Christmas compromise. Sen Albert Gore Jr said Sunday the Treasury De
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Severe Snow Storm Hits New England and Northeast
A severe storm swept southern New England and parts of Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey with up to a foot of snow in Windsor Locks Connecticut 11 inches in Poughkeepsie 8 in Phillipsburg gale warnings along the seaboard winds up to 70 mph in western Washington while Puget Sound boats faced high waves and a tugboat capsized at a Seattle pier no serious injuries reported but widespread property damage and travel disruptions were noted snow flurries expected across the Great Lakes with heavy amounts on southern and eastern shores
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Nixon to announce third Vietnam troop withdrawals tonight
President Nixon is to address the nation in a live telecast and outline a third round of U.S. troop withdrawals from Vietnam. No figures were released, but estimates place the next pullout at 30,000 to 40,000, with about 63,000 already removed toward a 100,000 total reduction this year. Secretary Laird said no numbers were given but signaled progress in Vietnamization and Saigon taking more responsibility, amid limited movement at the Paris peace talks and increased North Vietnamese infiltration.
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