Daley Seeks TV Time. CBS Refuses Equal Time Bid
Chicago Mayor Daley asked CBS NBC and ABC for an hour of prime time to respond to criticism of police actions at the Democratic convention. CBS President Dr Frank Stanton rejected the request noting fair coverage and an extended Cronkite interview. NBC offered Meet the Press, which Daley rejected saying a panel would limit his detailed case.
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Ireland Ambassador Appointed by Johnson
President Johnson nominated Leo J. Sheridan as U S ambassador to Ireland to replace Raymond R. Guest who resigned after three years in Dublin. Sheridan heads Chicago and Illinois firms including Chicago Title and Trust Co. He also named William G Bowdler a career foreign service officer to be ambassador to El Salvador succeeding Raul H Castro who moves to Bolivia.
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Crystal Anniversary: 15th Wedding Milestone
The 15th wedding anniversary is traditionally called the Crystal Anniversary, marking a half decade and a decade and a half of marriage with symbolic crystal gifts and enduring partnership.
Congo Leader Quits Amid Military Takeover Chaos
The military government in Brazzaville announced that President Alphonse Massemba Debat has resigned. Capt Marion Ngouabi led the broadcast after troops overran a camp of Cuban trained youths who backed Debat. Debat had been ousted Aug 3 and briefly reinstated before quitting.
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Czechoslovaks reject Russian overtures amid occupation fallout
Prague reports show bitter Czechoslovaks refuse Soviet harvest help and avoid Red Army variety shows as government weighs reparations and withdrawal plans. Premier Cernik chairs cabinet to speed troop pullout while CTK resumes normal operations and editors urge patience. Ota Sik resigns as Tass targets a Dubcek ally.
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Silk Demand Booming in Tokyo as Imports Rise
Silk buyers in Japan push demand higher as consumption climbs from 150000 bales in 1958 to 200000 in 1959 and 322406 bales last year, surpassing domestic production for the first time.
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France Abolishes Currency Controls After Crisis
Paris reports France ends all currency exchange controls adopted after the spring upheaval. Finance Minister Francois Ortoli announces lifting after cabinet approves a 1969 budget totaling 152 billion francs with a large deficit. He says the economy regained momentum and further restrictions are unnecessary. France previously spent about $2 billion to support the franc amid market fears of devaluation.
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