Wilson revamps cabinet as he seeks new term
Prime Minister Harold Wilson unveiled a two stage cabinet shakeup firing 13 older junior ministers and bringing in younger Labor Party members. The reshuffle reduces ministers by eight from the original lineup and lowers average age by 2.4 years as Wilson gears up for elections due by 1971.
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Subway defies quakes in Mexico City tests
Mexico City’s new subway design resists strong earthquakes says Agustin Perez, technical director. Advanced testing included laser beams and ultrasonic waves to check concrete hardness during construction.
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Fire Hits Norway. Damage Reaches 200 Million Kroner
A 1968 Oslo fire destroyed property valued at 200 million kroner about 30 million dollars. No injuries reported. Authorities investigated cause and containment efforts were underway.
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Editor Considered Possible GOP Candidate Against Ted
Washington reports editor-in-chief of the Christian Science Monitor, Canham, is among several possible Republican candidates to run against Sen. Edward M. Kennedy in Massachusetts. Sen. Edward W. Brooke says the party won’t give Kennedy a bye and notes GOP interest includes Cy Spaulding and some U.S. House members. Canham’s candidacy was discussed before Kennedy’s auto accident that killed a secretary, with hopes a challenge at home would keep Kennedy from national campaigning.
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Michigan Teachers Strike Shuts Flint Schools
In Flint Michigan the United Teachers of Flint Inc a coalition of two rival groups led a strike that closed all schools affecting about 46000 students. Other Genesee County districts Davison Fenton and Carmen also halted services as the strike expanded beyond Detroit.
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