Czechs Face Hard Choice On Reform and Soviet Ties
Czechoslovakia faces a choice between backing the Communist party line to ease relations with Moscow or pursuing last spring’s reforms. The presidium and Josef Smrkovsky urge unity behind November-December decisions and warn against sustained strike threats. Local party groups largely back the declaration as Czech students return to campuses.
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Czechoslovakia
Communist Party
Moscow
National Assembly
Josef Smrkovsky
Smrkovsky
Assembly
New Devices Sought to Help Police Fight Crime Rate
A federal agency plans two devices to aid policing. A compact Dick Tracy style hand radio could aid officers leaving patrol cars, and a night vision device could probe dark foliage for suspects. The Law Enforcement Assistance Administration funds state programs and research to curb rising crime.
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Patrick V. Murphy
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
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Congress
Pease Named National English Finalist From Lawrence High
Lawrence High School senior Neal Pease named among outstanding high school English students by the National Council of Teachers of English. Pease, son of Harold and Mrs. Pease, 1632 Ind., is national runner up in the annual awards and among 800 finalists. Pease was chosen by LHS English teachers last spring to represent the school. Instructors include Jayanne Angel, Mrs. Lance Burr, and Mrs. Don Fambrough.
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Jayanne Angel
Lance Burr
Don Fambrough
Nader team calls for overhaul of the FTC
A private investigation group under Ralph Nader urges a top to bottom reorganization of the Federal Trade Commission. The 185 page report demands resignation of FTC Chairman Paul Rand Dixon and accuses the agency of deceptive advertising and evading oversight.
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Ralph Nader
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Paul Rand Dixon
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America
Commission
Inaugural Train Marks Docking Jan 13 Events in Wichita
Gov-elect Docking's inauguration week opens with a special inaugural train arriving in Wichita at 4 p.m. from Kansas City. About 200 passengers are expected with 25 boarding in Lawrence. Tickets cost 12.50, and state officials plus Lt. Gov.-elect DeCoursey plan to ride.
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Betty Jo Chariton
Supreme Court
Docking
James DeCoursey
Topeka
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Wichita Union Station
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Convention Hall
Century II
Wichita City
Centenarian cemetery chief retires in Allentown
John H. Newhard, 102, retires as manager treasurer of Greenwood Cemetery in New Town for health reasons after 41 years of service. He criticizes those who retire at 65 and says they are lazy.
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Allentown, Pa
John H. Newhard
Newtown
Greenwood Cemetery
Newhard
Greenwood
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