Self immolation protest shocks Detroit crowd
An elderly widow, Alice Herz, set herself on fire on a busy Detroit street corner, leaving a note to U Thant denouncing U S leaders and urging an end to arms race. She survived initial injuries and was hospitalized in critical condition as police gathered details. The incident followed Soviet protests demanding the U S stop bombing North Viet Nam.
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Cancer smoking link shown by Toronto scientists
Toronto researchers reveal a chemical connection between smoking and cancer, establishing a link to bladder cancer as the first direct evidence. The breakthrough follows prior statistical associations and marks a milestone in cancer research.
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National briefs from Pasadena Santa Monica Hollywood and Washington
Mariner 4 nears Mars halfway through its journey, 176,694,880 miles from Earth at noon and 34,205,559 miles away. Peggy Lennon gives birth to a daughter Julia Ann Mary in Santa Monica. Jack Mulhall hospitalized in Hollywood for cirrhosis and bladder issues. House Judiciary Committee backs a constitutional amendment on presidential disability with a method change for power transfer back to the president.
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Medicare Committee Draft Nears Final Form
The House Ways and Means Committee nearly completed a tentative draft of broad elderly medical insurance legislation. The plan includes compulsory hospital insurance under Social Security and a voluntary supplemental program for doctor bills, plus a 7 percent Social Security benefits increase and upgraded federal state medical benefits. Critics claimed secret committee proceedings and shifts away from elder care principles.
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Cancer Ends Life Of Famed Writer Quentin Reynolds
Globe trotting author journalist Quentin Reynolds dies of cancer at 62 after an emergency flight to Travis Air Force Base California. He rose from New York sports writer to European war correspondent and authored nearly two dozen books including The FBI Story and The Eichmann Story.
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Nation's Weather By United Press International
Temperature and precipitation table for a 24 hour period ending at 4 a.m. as prepared by the U S Weather Bureau at San Francisco.
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Temp extremes sweep U.S. mainland including Montana and Texas
UPI reports the United States mainland low of 18 below zero at Cut Bank Montana and a high of 91 at Laredo Texas on Wednesday morning. The figures exclude Hawaii and Alaska.
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Irish Takes Over Fifth Avenue in Massive St Patrick’s Parade
About 125000 marchers with ties to Ireland led New York’s St Patrick’s Day parade down Fifth Avenue as 60 battalions, the Fighting 69th, and mounted police moved past St Patrick’s Cathedral. Spectators lined balconies and sidewalks while TV viewers joined the celebration. Francis Cardinal Spellman and Catholic hierarchy observed the event from the cathedral steps.
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Big Slash In Excise Taxes Asked
Washington UPI indicates the Joint Economic Committee urged Congress to cut excise taxes by more than 1.7 billion dollars if the economy slows. It warned lawmakers to be ready for decisive action if Social Security tax increases begin January 1 threaten expansion and noted 1965 forecasts are not strong enough to ensure full employment. Republican members warned against deficit spending steel strikes and debt concerns.
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Lawmakers Attack Court Pay Raise Plan in House Vote
The House rejected a $3,000 annual pay hike for Supreme Court justices by 177 to 203. Critics argued the court earns more than Congress and enjoys fringe benefits, while supporters lamented past shortfalls in the general pay bill. Members mocked the court’s salaries and vacation perks as they debated the issue.
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Laxalt to Meet Negro Leaders Over Camp and Rights Bill
Carson City Nevada Lt Gov Paul Laxalt agreed to meet Negro leaders on Thursday to discuss his stance on a Job Corps camp near here and the pending civil rights bill. He said his position was distorted by Job Corps consultant Donal O Callaghan and will explain whether Negroes can be assimilated into Carson City. The civil rights bill is expected to pass the Assembly this week.
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Uniform annexation law debated for Clark County only
Reno and Sparks officials oppose a proposed uniform annexation law as applicable only to Clark County. They argue Washoe County would be unfairly affected while Clark County would gain a specialized commission with extra city representation. Proponents say the bill aims to standardize statewide procedures and curb unchecked land grab rules.
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City Firemen Respond to Four Calls in 24 Hours
Firemen answered four emergencies by midnight Tuesday. An overheated water tank vented steam at 413 S. 17th Street. Walter Apfel, 62, was injured when his hand was caught in a cleaning machine at Parkway Cleaners. Gilbert Rodman, 9, trapped his arm in a vending machine on Highland Drive. A final incident occurred at Third Street and Washington Avenue with a burned permit note.
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