Fate of Firemen Widows and Fatherless Children
An AP report on the widows and 36 children after the Oct 17 1966 New York Fire Department tragedy that killed 12 firefighters. It notes grieving families, the $646000 relief fund, ongoing pain, and slow recovery as Fathers Day approaches.
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New York
Virginia Higgens
Walter Higgens
New York City
Broadway
22Nd Street
Joseph Priore
Man Converts Lawn To Concrete, Unleashes Front-Yard Lake
Curtis Eystone tried to replace lawn with a curved driveway over a ditch. A 21 ton truck collapsed his wooden bridge, spilling concrete and flooding the yard, creating a growing lake and $5,000 in damage plus $25,000 for the truck. His family evacuated to a hotel as crews work to drain the water main and stabilize the site.
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Richmond
B.C
Curtis Eystone
Eystone
Michael
Draft Policy Revision Advances in Senate with House Tie
A Senate approved draft policy to defer most undergrads was paired with a House priority rail strike bill. The plan would shift undergrad deferments to 24 and place students ahead of 19 year olds for induction, altering the Selective Service Act of 1948 pending presidential signatur e.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Vincenzo Traversa to Join KU Staff
Vincenzo Traversa, longtime Stanford University faculty member, will become associate professor in the Kansas University Department of French and Italian this fall. He earned a 1949 PhD from Instituto Universitario Orientale Naples and taught Italian at NATO Language School and Maryland University Overseas Program.
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Vincenzo Traversa
Stanford University
Kansas University
Traversa
Instituto Universitario Orientale
Naples
Italy
NATO
Maryland University
University of California At
Los Angeles
UCLA
Stanford
Displaying the Flag of the United States of America
A guide outlines proper display and handling of the U S flag. It covers flag dimensions and union placement, procession and wall displays, hoisting and lowering, holiday use, half staff rules, church and public auditorium placement, and prohibitions on disrespectful or improper uses. It also lists the presidents authority to alter rules and a set of 17 etiquette prohibitions.
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United States of America
United States
Statens
Army
Cautions and Suggestions for Paying Homage to the Flag
The text outlines proper saluting and standing etiquette for flag ceremonies. It notes the Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem by act of Congress on March 3 1931. It describes the pledge of allegiance practice for civilians and service members and details the flag shield with stripes and a blue chief.
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Washington
D.C
United States of America
Congress
Republic
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