Rehearsal For Funeral Jams London Traffic
London runs heavy in a somber rehearsal for Sir Winston Churchill's funeral march. The royal gun carriage led by uniformed marchers and bluejackets caused a major morning jam as troops and RAF escort moved from Westminster Hall to St. Pauls Cathedral and Tower Pier. A million Britons were expected to flock to the capital for the farewell, with another practice planned.
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Tributes Pour In Across Nation For Sir Winston Churchill
Tributes to Sir Winston Churchill continue across the United States with state legislatures governors memorial services and crowds signing condolence books. About 1000 people in New York filed through the British Consulate to leave messages for the Churchill family while musical tributes and church services are planned in several cities.
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Survey Says 46 Million Admit Overweight In US
A national cross section reports 46 million overweight with most doing little about it. About four in ten dieters quit without reducing weight while 17 million are on some diet now. Suburbanites peak in mid 50s. women report higher overweight rates than men.
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Six More Cadets Resign at Air Force Academy
The Air Force Academy reports six additional cadet resignations, bringing total to 35 since a cheating scandal began. Maj. Gen. Warren said final decisions rest with him and that the investigation may not finish before Feb. 10.
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Troopers Stand By In Selma
Six additional Negroes were arrested in Selma during a voter registration push as state troopers kept a large standby presence. A federal injunction limited applicants to 100 at a time with numbered spots, while those without numbers were required to return. six refused and were taken into custody.
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Health Care For Aged Moves Fast In Congress
President Johnson's plan to fund health care for the aged advances in the House Ways and Means Committee with executive sessions starting Wednesday aiming for a March 15 vote. Chairman Mills signals rewrite of the administration proposal with invited FEH and SSA officials, including Welfare Secretary Celebrezze, to participate.
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Johnson Shows Improvement in Hospital Stay
President Johnson walked his Bethesda Naval Medical Center suite for the first time since illness and was said to be improving with normal temperature and clear chest. Officials noted doctors may advise delaying air travel to London for Churchill funeral until his strength returns.
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Russians Deny Nuclear Violation Over Soviet Test
The Soviet Union denies violating the nuclear test ban after a Jan 15 underground blast reportedly leaked small amounts of radioactive debris into the atmosphere. The U S notes an air sample over the Sea of Japan but Moscow says the release was accidental and insignifcant.
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Ice Storm Smothers Illinois Strains Power Crews
Ice coated Illinois as a severe storm hit the Midwest halting flights at O Hare Midway and Meigs with six inches fell in parts of Illinois Wisconsin and nearby states. Crews from Minneapolis Denver and other cities joined 425 workers in Chicago to repair power lines while Commonwealth Edison reported over 2 million dollars in damage and four deaths were blamed on the weather.
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