Park Fires Rapidly Contained in Yosemite and Sequoia
Ten fires sparked by weekend lightning were mostly controlled last night in Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Wawona Dome and Bishop Creek fires reached about 15 acres each and were in mop up. Paycheck fire near Hetch Hetchy was six acres still to be controlled and a Kippie Lake blaze was running, with aerial tankers aiding. A 20 acre Marble Fork blaze along the Kaweah River was also in mop up.
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Sniper Alarm after Teen Shot Near Humphrey Studio
A 15 year old boy, Hector Torres, was wounded in a tenement near a television studio where Vice President Humphrey was taping. Police said he was shot at close range by a sniper, with Secret Service and hospital reports confirming the wound location and proximity to the studio.
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Sato Plans U.S. Visit Over Okinawa Reversion
Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato said he hopes to visit the United States next year to discuss Okinawa’s reversion to Japan. This signals potential talks with U.S. officials on regional defense and postwar arrangements.
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Miss America 1969 pageant contestants arrive in Atlantic City
Atlantic City hosts fifty amateur beauty contestants for a grueling week leading to the Miss America Pageant finale. Registrations and group photos occurred, with rehearsals underway for NBC televised Saturday night show. Miss California Sharon Kay Terrill comments on friendly competition.
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NATO Revises Defense Plans After Czechoslovakia Invasion
NATO officials in Brussels say the alliance is revising Western defense plans following the Soviet led invasion of Czechoslovakia. A key step may be withdrawing American troops from Europe while defense ministers review new plans and possibly convene an emergency meeting.
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Ancient Egyptians learned to read by age four says Nat Geo
National Geographic notes that 3 000 years ago children in Egypt learned to read and write by age four. The article locates literacy in early schooling and cultural emphasis on education.
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