Draft Director Hershey Refutes Resignation Rumors
Gen. Lewis B. Hershey told about 450 students in Washington that he has no intention of resigning as director of the U.S. Selective Service System. He noted his plan to cut October draft calls from 29,000 to 10,000 and warned that a professional all volunteer army could threaten the American system.
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Police and Hippies Clash Over 100 Room Mansion Sit-In
About 800 hippies occupied No 144 Piccadilly near Buckingham Palace for a sixth day, lounging on balconies and displaying water filled plastic balls as spectators watched. Government official David Ennals condemned the squatters as anti-social and said aid demands would be denied. The group says the takeover protests vacant London premises and aims to create a revolutionary community for underground culture.
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Logjam in tax reform stalls Senate optimism
Senate Republicans doubt a prompt completion of the broad tax reform bill this year as debate slows. Sen. Williams cites a heavy, 300-witness hearing load and warns major changes may spill into 1970. Senators Byrd and Bennett promise extensive amendments as the Finance panel weighs the measure.
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Montana
House
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Rutah
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Rodgers Recovered Plays Golf After Collapse at Fair
Singer Jimmie Rodgers, 36, collapsed Friday night during a New Mexico State Fair performance and was rushed to an Albuquerque hospital. Officials said he would perform as scheduled Saturday and Sunday. Friends note a 1967 accident left him with a fractured skull but he recovers quickly. Doctor Jack Wilson said Rodgers had oral surgery for an abscessed tooth.
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Los Angeles
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Cumby Mortuary Welcomes New Staff Member Kenneth Bowers
Cumby Mortuary announces Kenneth L. Bowers joins the staff after completing Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is a licensed embalmer and former employee, joining a team committed to high funeral directing standards and client comfort in times of need.
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Cumby Mortuary
Kenneth L. Bowers
Cincinatti College of Mortuary Science
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