Today in History Highlights for Sept 21, 1967
On this date in 1949 West Germany gained formal existence as Allied administration shifted. Also 1776 naval battle at Lake Champlain, 1792 abolish monarchy, 1893 Furyea builds first successful gasoline car, 1938 Sudetenland ceding to Nazi Germany, 1939 Poland demarcation, 1945 Truman approves World War II title, plus notable losses and votes in later years.
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Associated Press
West Germany
Allied High Commission
Lake Champlain
Frank Furyea
Springfield
Mass
Czechoslovakia
Russia
Germany
Poland
Harry Truman
Azores
U.S
State reforms urged to modernize governance and curb unrest
Babson Park editors note social unrest stems from outmoded state constitutions. Public figures urge revisions to align with modern conditions. The article highlights federal state relations, Massachusetts planning a major reorganization funded by HUD and state money, with potential $50 million annual savings and broader reforms urged by CED and the Chamber.
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Babson Park
Mass
Committee For Economic Development
CED
The
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Massachusetts
Bay State
Uncle Sam
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Three educators seek campus ombudsman in state colleges
LOS ANGELES AP three educators call for a campus ombudsman to cut stiff bureaucracy at major state colleges. Edmond C. Hallberg dean of students at California State College Los Angeles Henry Kirk and Prof. Abe Sandler say campus specialization creates red tape and an ombudsman would investigate complaints about government and university failings.
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Los Angeles
Edmond C. Hallberg
California State College
Henry Kirk
Abe Sandler
Fire destroys 115 year old church near Dunn
A blaze gutted the 115 year old Stoney Run Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church near Dunn, causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Five fire departments and two rescue squads battled the fire Tuesday, with trucks shuttling between the church and Dunn hydrants two miles away. The origin remains undetermined and the loss is partly insured.
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Dunn
N.C
Stoney Run
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Babson
United States
Chamber
Washington
Ombudsman
Insurance
Paul Owen
C.L.A
S. Main High Point
the Prudential CO. OF America
Crea
U.S.A
Best Foods
Clinton
Magnavox
Vivid Magnavox Color
Home Entertainment Center
College Village
High Point
N. C
Piedmont North Carolina
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