Weather and politics mix as heavy snow disrupts Washington area
A winter storm forced school closures across Maryland and Virginia as more than 8 inches of snow fell near College Park and much of the region faced power outages. In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, multiple traffic deaths and numerous accidents followed the storm while leaders debated a forthcoming budget and tax plans. Officials warned of treacherous driving on major routes as snow-removal teams mobilized.
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NBC executive and football captain Yoder dies at 64
SAN FRANCISCO AB a Lloyd EB Yoder former Carnes Tech football captain and NBC vice president died in San Francisco Thursday aged 64. He joined NBC in 1937 as manager of the western press department and retired in 1965 after 28 years with the company. In 1958 he became general manager of NBCs Chicago stations WMAQ and WMAQ TV, a post held until retirement.
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Canada Raises Taxes to Fight Inflation
Ottawa moves to curb inflation with a 10 percent tax hike on alcohol and tobacco and a 5 percent income tax surcharge for most taxpayers starting Jan 1. Finance Minister Mitchell Sharp argues increases fund medical care insurance due July 1, while opponents call for restraint.
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UAW Sets Strike Date for GM Over National Contract
Unions set December 14 as a rare deadline to reach a national agreement covering about 330,000 UAW workers at General Motors. If no deal by then, a strike deadline may be declared. Leaders aim to focus on national issues first, then local plant disputes next year.
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Weather forecast highlights for Arkansas and Louisiana
The Associated Press reports a 34 hour weather outlook ending Friday 7 am with high near 60 and low around 36. Expect cloudy cool conditions with occasional rain spreading across Arkansas nights. Louisiana turns partly cloudy through Saturday with scattered showers north and west, warmer interior, highs in the 60s to 70s and 72 to 82 in southern areas.
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Smoking at Centennial High School Cafeteria
In Coquitlam British Columbia ashtrays were added to cafeteria table settings at Centennial Senior High School. Principal Cain McKenzie says allowing students to smoke started as an experiment but has improved relations between students and teachers. He notes students previously smoked in parking lots and washrooms, a furtive activity not fit for the school atmosphere.
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McNamara's World Bank bid timeline revealed in leaked sequence
A detailed chronology shows McNamara's path toward the World Bank presidency, with President Johnson guiding the timeline, Woods seeking a replacement, and officials weighing McNamara as the sole candidate. The sequence includes meetings, approvals, and the Nov 29 offer to McNamara. In Denver, an unsigned letter threatening Mayor Corrigan was delivered and handed to the FBI.
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UN Peace Appeal Aims to Ease Cyprus Crisis
UN Secretary General U Thant prepared a peace appeal to Greece and Turkey outlining terms from international mediators. The plan calls for withdrawal of regular troops and Turkish Cypriot casualties compensation, seeking to avert a larger war while noting deeper Cyprus disputes remain unresolved.
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Mental Spending Method Lashed In Arkansas Report
Conway Arkansas AP reports Raytry executive director of the Presidents Committee on Mental Retaliation spoke Thursday. He argued about 75 percent of expenditures relate to controlling older persons, noting cultural factors in restraint and urging better training and care. Ray served as steer intend of the Arkansas Childline Colony at Conway in 1960s.
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Printing Board Ruled Illegal By Judge
In Little Rock AP report Judge Jernigan ruled Act 441 of 1967 creating the state Printing Specifications Review Committee unconstitutional. The ruling halts committee duties and signals a likely appeal to the state Supreme Court. The taxpayer suit argues committee members are under governor control in contracts law. Expires printing contracts are tied to December 31.
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