Freedom to know press survey notes global freedom gaps
The University of Missouri pressed center reports 450 participants assessed 23 factors defining a free press. It finds 45.2 percent of the world’s press is free, 39.2 percent not free, 13 percent mixed. Countries with high freedom include Australia Belgium Canada Costa Rica Denmark Finland Guatemala Netherlands Norway Peru Philippines Sweden Switzerland United States Uruguay Venezuela. The Middle East shows tighter censorship. England leans toward more controls.
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Australia
Belgium
Canada
Costa Rica
Denmark
Finland
Guatemala
Netherlands
Norway
Peru
Philippines
Sweden
Switzerland
United States
Uruguay
Venezuela
Middle East
England
Italy
France
Japan
West Germany
Columbia
S.C
Red Cross Planes Evacuate 28 From Kisangani
Two Red Cross planes rescued 28 Americans and Europeans from Kisangani Kinshasa after mutinous mercenaries fled. The group included 21 Congolese army wounded carried on stretchers. The escape followed hijacking that sparked uprisings linked to Moise Tshombe.
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Arnold Zeitlin
Kinshasa
Congo
Red Cross
Kisangan
Beo Hobgood
Lexington
Kisangani
Stanleyville
Bukavu
Kindu
Europe
Moise Tshombe
Tshombe
Algeria
Katanga
Belgium
Plans Visit to Ft. Jackson by Dirksen
Republican Sen. Everett Dirksen plans an afternoon stop at Ft. Jackson Army post in Columbia before addressing a GOP fund-raiser. The 71 year old Senate leader trained there fifty years ago and took part in World War I era service in France.
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S.C
Ft. Jackeson
Everett Dirkeson
Senate
Ft. Jackson
Illinois
Dirksen
France
Rockefeller says constitution changes may cover needed reforms
Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller told Pine Bluff legislators that Arkansans show little burnin g interest in a constitutional convention and that an amendment or initiated act could address changes in the 93 year old constitution. He may recommend such moves while noting Arkansas is in a pilot program evaluating federal and state government relations. He also discussed potential visit by Vice President Humphrey to view the Young Citizens Camp and commented on differences between prison officials O E Bishop and Thomas O Muret on.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas
Rockefeller
Humphrey
Bishop
Thomas O
Mureton
Protect the Flowers. Throw Away the Weeds Buddies Life
HAL BOYLE lists ambitions he would discard to keep life gardened. He cites fantasies from bugle charges to celebrity escapades, noting years outdate dreams. He asks readers what ambitions they would prune from their own lists.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Mediterranean
Empire State Building
Colorado
Insurance Chief Warns Industry as Revocations Rise
State Insurance Commissioner John Norman Harkey said the honeymoon between insurers and the department is over after four domestic life certificates were revoked in five months. He urged stricter terms on coverage and noted only about 30 percent of Arkansas's 14,000 agents are actively in the business. An exam for life insurance salesmen aims to raise licensing standards.
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Little Rock
John Norman Harkey
Harkey
Arkansas
Refugee mob accuses Israeli soldiers of crimes at Ain Galout camp
In Ain Galout Egypt a mob of refugees confronted foreign newsmen, leveling charges against Israeli soldiers of murder rape arson and looting. About 8,689 refugees are housed in five villages in Al Tahrir between Cairo and Alexandria, including 2,500 children.
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Sinai
Suez Canal
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Ain Galout
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Middle East Battle Still In Progress
Israeli jets shot down an Egyptian MIG21 near the Suez Canal amid an all day clash that left at least 32 dead and 66 wounded. UN observers began convoying to the canal to halt fighting along the cease fire line as both sides blamed each other for starting the exchange.
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West Bank
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Israel
Old Rhyme May Be Applied To Narcotics Arrest
Fort Lauderdale police arrested two men on forged narcotics prescriptions. Officers said the suspects used dates such as June 31 1967, exploiting the calendar rhyme about months with 30 days. The incident references an old rhyme noting months with 30 days.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
U S to Help British If Help Wanted
AP Special Correspondent John M Hightower reports Washington stands ready to aid Britain as it grapples with a crisis over its fighter plane deal with France. Britain seeks a mid 1970s high speed tactical strike reconnaissance aircraft and may turn to the US built F111 or a European solution, while Parliament weighs a censure motion that could topple Healey.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
France
U.S
London
Britain
Dennis Healey
Healey
You Need Not Go Far to Meet Nice Folks in This Area
Mary Anita Lasater describes a pleasant summer journey by rail, noting a warm morning, a brief terminal delay, congenial fellow travelers, and smooth air conditioned travel through a farming landscape. The piece emphasizes ease of travel and friendly social atmosphere.
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Mary Anita Laseter
Engineers in Plea for Safe Boating
Col George A. Rebh Tulsa District Engineer urged visitors to Corps lakes to follow water safety rules after 12 drownings at district reservoirs since March 19, seven in June. Analysis of 313 drownings since 1944 shows most involve swimming or boating. intoxication and lack of life preservers cited. Officials emphasized safe boating and warned against alcohol, improper gear, and unsafe water sports.
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Corps of Engineers
George A. Rebh
Tulsa
Col. Rebh
Corps
Col. Reich
United States
Dennlson
Fort Gibson
Hulah
Keystone
Oologah
Tenkiller
Torronto
Canton
Council Grove
Elk City
Eufaula
Fall River
Fort Supply
Great Salt Plains
Heyburn
John Redmond
Millwood
Toronto
Denison
Military Man Best Chance in Vietnam
In Saigon U S officials see a military man as best positioned to lead South Vietnam as civil rulers face peasant support risks and military influence. Thieu dominates the army, Ky was ousted, and U S backing favors Ky but could strain ties if Thieu gains the presidency amid a fragile alliance.
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Vietnam
Nguyen Cao Ky
U.S
Nguyen van Thiey
Thien
Marshel
Taiog
Thieu
Da Nang Base Hit by Communist Rocket Attack
Saigon AP reports a major strike on the Da Nang U.S. air base leaving Americans dead, 173 wounded, and 42 aircraft destroyed or damaged. The 1600-acre facility, key for bombing raids on North Vietnam, was shut down for repairs after a five minute barrage.
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da Nang
Robert Tuch
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
U.S
Man Can Make Out Fine on Vegetables
AP report from Chicago on the American Natural Hygiene Society and its 19th annual nine day convention. Members favor fruits vegetables nuts and dairy and call some foods poison while stressing hygiene via exercise sunbathing rest and even fasting. Director Jack Trop says many followed the program as a last resort and doctors sometimes give short prognosis. The group promotes conservative care over drugs or surgery and views disease as a warning from the body.
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Chicago
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