Moynihan declines UN ambassadorship amid amends claim
Presidential Counselor Daniel Patrick Moynihan reportedly rejected an offer to become United Nations ambassador to spare Charles Yost an awkward surprise. Moynihan told the Evening Star he felt bad about news leaking before Yost was informed, noting Yost’s honor and decency. The White House said Moynihan would return to Harvard, with no formal confirmation of the offer.
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Washington
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
United Nations
Charles W. Yost
The
Evening Star
the Star
Moynihan
Boston
Yost
Charley Yost
Star
U.N
General Assembly
White House
Harvard University
Pilot Tried Abort as DC8 Crashed in Alaska
A DC8 carrying servicemen to Vietnam crashed near Anchorage after an apparent abort attempt. At least 46 of 229 aboard were killed. three listed as missing. Investigators noted explosions following the attempted takeoff and described a jagged crash path across the icy runway.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Vietnam
William G. Reid
Nana
Calif
Larry Campbell
National Transportation Safety Board
NTSB
Capitol International Airways
Cecil Edmonds
Capitol
Wilmington
Del
Campbell
City Sues Over Desegregation Plan Hurting Growth
Jackson seeks court intervention in a school desegregation suit claiming the current plan is harming economic growth by deterring outside investment and deterring local firms from recapitalizing. The motion argues the plan makes public education unstable prompting out-migration and potential loss of the middle and higher taxpaying class. It notes the plan requires over 90 percent of students to attend out-of-district schools, complicating busing.
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Jackson, Miss
Jackson
U.S. District Court
Funds Ready For Transit Assistance
Washington AP reports the Urban Mass Transit Administration says a $10 billion federal program will fund modernization of all urban bus systems. Administrator Carlos Villarreal says no eligible city or private firm will be left out, prioritizing cleaner faster buses with lower pollution and preserving at-risk systems.
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Washington
Carlos C. Villareal
Department of Transportation
Urban Mass Transit Administration
Villarreal
Mass Transit
Congress
Manson's Grip on Women Shapes Murder Trial Defense
In the Sharon Tate murder trial Charles Manson exerts control over three female codefendants who hire and fire lawyers at his urging. The women mimic his gestures, follow his legal advice, and even resemble witnesses, as Manson’s influence prompts last‑minute defense maneuvers while he is described as a magnetic leader with hypnotic powers.
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Los Angeles
Charles Manson
Sharon Tate
Manson
Busire
Follow‘ers
Jesus
Satan
Charles
Concessions Sought in US Japan Textiles Dispute
Tokyo reports a new proposal offering major concessions to the United States in the U S Japan textile dispute. It calls for voluntary Japanese export restraints on 17 non cotton textiles for two years from January with a 9 percent annual growth, allowing transfer of up to 15 percent between six categories and consultations if any category harms the U S textile industry.
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United States
U. S.-Japan
U.S
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