Palm Springs TV viewers shocked by nude stag movie
In Palm Springs a 15 minute nude stag movie appeared on local TV with no sound, triggering police and FCC probes. Investigations centered on station KPLM and KMIR while staff denied involvement and theories ranged from remote transmission hack to a misdirected video tape or a rogue transmitter.
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Palm Springs
Los Angeles
Walt
Mexico City
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Mrs Howard Hughes Top Anthropology Student
A vigorous discussion on capitalism centers on a Los Angeles housewife questioned as representing independent thought apart from the church. The Journal identifies her as the wife of America's “most mysterious capitalist.”
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Howard Hughes
Los Angeles
the Journal
America
Massive Employment Plan To End Poverty In Four Years
A subcommittee proposes a federal financed program to create 1.2 million socially useful jobs and hire 1.2 million unemployed poor within four years. Local communities and private businesses would run the effort with incentives for private employers, while generational incomes for the elderly and disabled would rise above poverty. No price tag is set. Congress will consider next year.
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Office of Economic Opportunity
High Winds Blamed for Desert Freeway Crash Near Jean
A Riverside couple were injured when their car collided with another during a passing maneuver on a desert freeway near Jean at 5:30 p.m. Wind gusts caused the crash, sending both cars off the road and causing moderate damage. The Harakas were hospitalized with facial lacerations and possible back injuries. The other driver, William Pressinger, was uninjured. A separate crash earlier nearby left William Okerberg seriously injured after his car veered and struck the highway embankment.
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Calif
William Okerberg
Colorado
Hospital Heliport Nod Highlighted In Board Session
Hospital board discussed fiscal improvements with a June 30 1968 audit showing cash up 89 915 from 1967 and payables down 50 168. Revenue rose 1 550 000 largely from daily care emergency room and special services while occupancy climbed from 73 to 80 percent. Next meeting set for Nov 26 with a special on Nov 20 to review a hospital study.
Humprey Closes Gap On Nixon in Final Week Polls
A Sindlinger national survey shows Nixon leading Humphrey by about 3 points with Wallace drawing more support. Humphrey gains among women while many voters remain undecided, awaiting clearer issue positions as the election nears.
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U S Forces Bombard North Vietnam In Heavy Assault
The United States announced the heaviest bombardment in a month with air raids by hundreds of bombers and 16 inch shells from the battleship New Jersey. Attacks stretched from the DMZ to Vinh and Donh Hoi as pilots reported large explosions and smoke.
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New York
Levi Eshkol
American United Jewish Appeal
Dayan warns of military reprisals against Egypt over ceasefire
Israeli Defense Chief Moshe Dayan told parliament that Israel would launch reprisals if Egypt violates the Suez ceasefire. Border clashes at the Jordan River and along the canal continue as Israel pressures for peace talks.
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Chance For Nobel Prize Slim Says Swedish Academy
The Royal Academy of Science prepared final deliberations on the 1968 Nobel prizes in physics and chemistry. American prospects appeared dimmer due to prior wins, with final ballot and review set to begin Wednesday morning.
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Stockholm
UPS
Swedish Royal Academy of Science
Nobel Committee
The
Royal Academy
U.S
Indecision Among Clark Voters Reveals Poll Uncertainty
A Clark County survey shows varying refusal to commit on the secret ballot with 14.8 percent overall and notable pockets at Boulevard Mall and Vegas Village where high percentages declined to mark ballots. Middle and higher income areas show reluctance, complicating expected Nixon support and leaving election outcomes uncertain.
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Richard Nixon
Las Vegas
Bombing halted reports linger amid White House talks
The account describes ongoing bombing halt reports tied to a convention in August with Rep. Hale Boggs and Abrams details supporting Johnson’s policy. It notes Abrams’ secrecy and a White House visit near a Cabinet Room ceremony while Johnson pressed secrecy amid wartime travel.
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