U S to Aid Franc Despite De Gaulle Decision
United States to provide its share of 2 billion dollars in standby credit to France despite Charles de Gaulle rejecting devaluation. President Johnson learned of the decision at the White House after talks with Treasury Secretary Fowler and aides. France’s partners in Bonn agreed to extend the backup credits, with the US contributing 500 million dollars.
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Treasury
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Land Buying Opens For Citizens In Desert Parcels
The bureau allows purchase of up to five acres for citizens or aliens in process of naturalization. Public agencies only can be negotiated sellers, but small tract bidding is weak due to abundant land. About 125 parcels in San Bernardino County near Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree hang on the market at roughly $500 per acre. Lists are available from the bureau office.
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Twentynine Palms
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Parolee Seeks Fair Chance After 1965 Robbery
A Long Beach woman born D B reflects on serving time in a women’s institution for an armed robbery in 1965. Since May 1967 parole, she struggles to find employment and schooling due to her record, arguing society treats parolees as prisoners rather than individuals.
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Yule Tapes From Pueblo Crewmen Found in Berlin
West Berlin papers report discovery of taped greetings from Pueblo crewmen seized in a West Berlin villa. Police confirmed tapes seized. spokesman deflects responsibility to an unknown unit. The Pueblo and its 82 crewmen have been held by North Korea since January.
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Pueblo
North Korea
Weather Disaster Destroys Homes in Baku
A severe rainstorm hit Baku on November 9 described as the worst in 40 years. Deputy Mayor S Manafov said about 2,500 houses and apartments were destroyed with no casualties. The three hour storm flooded hillside areas and sent water about 12 feet over main streets.
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Baku
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De Gaulle Stands Firm Against Franc Devaluation
World finance reacts with shock and unease as Charles de Gaulle rejects devaluation of the franc. Dutch and British sources say credits likely stay, while West German officials worry of a new Group of 10 meeting. Private bankers doubt action can halt francs fleeing abroad.
De Gaulle Chooses to Defend Franc Value Despite Pressures
France kept the franc from devaluing as De Gaulle resisted calls for a sharp credit and tax tightening. The decision followed fears of capital flight and depleted reserves with possible reimposed controls, price freezes, and stricter credit limits looming. A cabinet split and expected new taxes shaped the tense move.
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U S Recon Plane Downed Over North Vietnam
Communist gunners shot down a U S reconnaissance plane over North Vietnam marking the first loss since the November 1 bombing halt. A search and rescue operation was under way for the pilot with conflicting reports on capture.
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Viet Duty Protested by Hawaii National Guard Unit
About 1,500 soldiers of Hawaii's newly activated 29th Brigade National Guard signed an open letter protest to their callup for service in Vietnam. A soldier who wrote the petition aimed to reach 3,000 signatures from fellow guardsmen.
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Racetrack Accidents Kill Two Men
Two men died in separate Saturday racetrack accidents. Bob Pearson, 32, of Fresno, lost control at Ascot Park while racing a sprint car at 100 mph. the car hit a fence and burned. Thom as Pokinghorn, 17, of San Gabriel, riding a motorcycle at Lions Drag Strip, was thrown 60 feet after a high speed wobble caused a crash. he died at Pacific Hospital of Long Beach.
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Rat War Flares At Southland Ports Over Plague Fears
Union leader warns that public health laws may make Southland port workers plague carriers aboard the freighter President Taylor as a rat infestation halts operations. Two men sought for slashing mooring lines as embargoes divert 26 ships. Taylor delayed from sailing to San Francisco.
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Marine Exchange
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Five Year Old Girl Struck by Train
A five year old girl was hit by a six car train traveling 28 mph. The child was hurled onto a switchman’s platform and dragged briefly under the train before responders freed her. She suffered a broken left arm right leg broken hip head injuries and abrasions and was treated at two hospitals.
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Turkey First Heart Transplant Patient Dies After 18 Hours
Ankara reports Mrs. Mavis Karagoz, 40, the first heart transplant recipient, died early Saturday eighteen hours after receiving a heart from a teenage donor. The operation marked a historic breakthrough but ended in tragedy.
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UPI
Turkey
Mavis Karagoz
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