World Briefs from Oslo to Paris
AP reports Norway's former Socialist Premier Christopher Hornsrud dies at 101 after leading the brief 1999 government. In Japan, labor unions stage year end wage protests with half a million participants including 15,000 at U.S. bases. A Soviet trade delegation heads to Havana to discuss 1961 Cuba trade, led by Mikheil Kuzmin. In Bern, Alois Dittli is arrested for espionage. in Rome, Roberto Rossellini flies to Paris for a new film with Sonali Das Gupta. In Formosa, a traditional marriage ends in tragedy with the bride found dead. in Bonn, Adenauer expects to return to work. In New Delhi, police round up Sikh demonstrators seeking Punjab autonomy amid clashes at temples. In Paris, Unesco hosts a conference adopting a resolution on colonialism in all forms.
Resolution Altered by Soviet Delegation Surfaces
A rapidly suppressed note reveals a resolution modified from one initially presented by the Soviet delegation. The text indicates changes aimed at reconciling positions while maintaining core aims. Further details await official disclosure.
Purple Heart Medal Origin and Establishment
The Purple Heart medal, created by General George Washington in 1782, honors those wounded in action against enemies of the United States. It marks a historic standard for recognizing military valor and sacrifice.
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United States
George Washington
Average Person Has Four Dental Cavities
A columnist surveys curious facts about daily life and public life in America. Notes include the claim that the average American has four untreated cavities, and observations on work weeks, sleepwalking in the U.S., and rising living standards by 1970.
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New York
Ohio State
Haile Selassie departs for Brazil with granddaughter
Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia leaves Lomé, Togo, by plane for an official visit to Brazil. He is accompanied by his granddaughter Princess Aida d Esta.
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Havana Bombs Rally Opposition to Castro Amid Arson and Labor Clashes
Three bombs exploded in Havana injuring seven as opposition to Fidel Castro grew. The blast at a downtown cafe followed by a tunnel attack disrupted traffic while the Cuban Labor Confederation moved to oust Electrical Workers Union leaders Amaury Fraginals and Fidel Iglesias, seen as traitors by the federation.
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Tuberculin Tests Begin In Vernon County Schools
About 600 Vernon County pupils were to take tuberculin skin tests on Tuesday December 13 as part of a testing series. The La Farge clinic would serve Rockton Lower Wisconsin Salem Star Valley Fairview and sand Hill pupils with the County Corners clinic in the afternoon for White City Champion Valley and Staley students. Mrs. Betty McSwain is the county public health nurse.
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Manvilles Expecting A Baby Next June
New York AP reports asbestos heir Tommy Manville 66 and wife Christina Erdsen expect a baby in June. He quips about learning to change diapers after marrying last January in White Plains. Erdsen, a German divorcee, has a 2 year old daughter.
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