Dawn Weakens While Drifting South of Florida Coast
Tropical Storm Dawn weakened to modest winds as it drifts about 475 miles east of Jacksonville Florida. The National Hurricane Center reported peak winds near 40 mph with squalls and an expected turn toward the coast but no land threat for the next several hours. Dawn formed near the Bahamas last Wednesday, reached hurricane strength briefly, stalled off North Carolina, then moved southeast before easing.
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400 000 Students Wait Out Strikes
Labor disputes closed schools across multiple states with Pennsylvania hit hardest as Philadelphia and 28 districts faced walkouts affecting about 490 000 students. In New York City the UFT urged teachers to report for work as talks extended and contracts lagged.
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Matthew Kennedy Wounded As Flagpole Breaks at Kennedy Home
Matthew Kennedy seven son of the late Senator Robert F Kennedy is wearing a new cast after a flagpole at the Kennedy compound in Hyannisport snapped in 40 mph winds and struck him below the knee. Other Kennedy children reportedly helped raise a Spinnaker near their grandmother Mrs Joseph P Kennedy's home when the pole broke.
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Chiang Kai-shek Leaves Taipei Hospital After Pneumonia
Chiang Kai-shek, aged to be 65 on October 31, was released from Veterans General Hospital in suburban Taipei after a mild pneumonia. Sources say he left several days ago at his own insistence, despite doctors preferring continued observation to ensure full recovery. The illness began with a routine check in early August.
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Princeton president opens 227th academic year
Dr. William Gordon Bowen, Princeton University president, opened the 227th year before about 2000 in the university chapel. He urged viewing the university as a center of learning rather than a political instrument, framing its core mission. Juliet Prowse and John McCook wed in Beverly Hills after a weekend postponement, with their infant son Seth present.
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Mass Murder Trial Set To Begin In Fairfield
The Juan Corona mass murder case begins in Fairfield California with a 12 member jury to be chosen as prosecutors seek handwriting samples. Corona faces multiple counts related to the orchard killings of 25 field hands and denies all charges. The trial, moved here for fair trial concerns, is expected to last several months with Judge Richard Patton presiding.
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High life ahead for new chess champ
New York based Life magazine reports Bobby Fischer plans to add a car a Southern California home and more dates with girls to his life as world champion. He says chess remains his priority and wants masters to be paid like top athletes. He jokes about matching Muhammad Ali's pay and buying a Mercedes first.
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Virginia Campaigners Trade Optimism in 1968 Race
Virginia political leaders predict election outcomes nine weeks before the general vote. Democratic chairman Joseph Fitzpatrick says McGovern will win Virginia and notes strong volunteer mobilization, while Republican chairman Richard Obenshain forecasts a Nixon victory around 60 percent. Both flag Tidewater as McGovern’s likely weak spot over defense budget issues. they also discuss Senate race dynamics involving William B. Spong Jr. and William L. Scott amid national campaign tensions.
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McGovern courts Spanish vote in New Mexico rally
In Espanola New Mexico Sen George S McGovern urged Spanish speaking Americans to join the mainstream of opportunity. He unveiled an Agenda focusing on bilingual education Latino civil service recruitment voting participation and jury inclusion while opposing farm worker union limits. Nixon aides note Latino appointments and funding but critics say Braz విద.
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Second Round Of Korea Talks Begin In Seoul
North Korea will send a 34 member delegation to Seoul for the second round of Red Cross talks on reuniting divided families. The group is due to cross at Panmunjom around 10 am and meet with South Korean officials on Wednesday for the first official talks during the four day visit. The visit mirrors an earlier Pyongyang meeting and follows a similar return trip after the stay.
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