Final curtain for Dietrich may be near
Marlene Dietrich collapsed and fractured her left leg amid canceled Australian shows raising questions about retirement. Promoters spokesman Cyril Smith called it the twilight of her career as X rays confirmed a fractured femur and insurers noted an impending policy expiry, with speculation on possible compensation.
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U S veto blocks Vietnam U N admission bids
United States vetoed for the 10th and 11th times in U N history the Security Council bids of both North and South Vietnam to join. The 141 vote favored admission recommendations but the U S veto ended the applications. Ambassador Daniel Patrick Moynihan again used the veto, repeating action from August 1.
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Ransom Paid For Family Of GM Executive
The wife and three sons of a General Motors Hydramatic Division executive were released unharmed after a $4 ransom was paid by William Schulenberg, GM plant works manager. The family was forced into the car trunk, air holes bored for breath, and the 16 year old son held briefly to finalize payoff details. Police later faced strikes and protests as other regional reports covered labor actions, political tensions in Spain and Portugal, and a deadly highway crash near Mexico City killing 45 and injuring 5.
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Emperor Hirohito visits U S with MacArthur homage
Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako arrive at Williamsburg Virginia under heavy guard marking a historic state visit. They bow to General MacArthur, send an emissary to lay a wreath at the MacArthur Memorial, and plan meetings amid security. Spassky marries Marina Stcherbatcheff in Moscow. Judiciary panel backs Earl Silbert for D C U S attorney. Goodman Goodman to be honored by Kentucky broadcasters.
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Japan
Atlanta
Singer Jackie Wilson in critical coma after stage heart attack
The singer Jackie Wilson was reported in critical condition in a coma after collapsing on stage at the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill New Jersey during a performance. The incident prompted hospital treatment as authorities reviewed the event.
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