Illiteracy among draft youths sparks school focus
Labor Secretary Wirtz reports 38 percent of draftees rejected for illiteracy and 13 percent of rejects were high school graduates. He urges education to keep youths in school. He notes teen unemployment rose from 6 to 12 percent for whites and 6 to 21 percent for non whites from 1952 to 1962.
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Wheat Research Bill Gains Passage in Oklahoma House
Oklahoma City AP The Oklahoma House passed a wheat research and market development commission bill after a prior defeat. The measure would impose a 2.42 mill levy per bushel on wheat entering commercial markets, with refunds for producers who opt out and an exemption for about 30 counties with under 10 000 acres planted.
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Donovan Optimistic on Early Release of Americans From Cuba
Attorney James B. Donovan said talks with Fidel Castro left him hopeful for the return of more Americans jailed in Cuba. He had just helped free nine fishermen and a California missionary, and estimated 22 or 23 Americans remain, though the figure is uncertain as releases accelerate. The Shrub crewmen, rescued after 67 days afloat and 3 in solitary confinement, described harsh questioning by G 2 agents before release.
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Farmer Fined Over Pig Suffering in Towcester Case
In Towcester England farmer Robert Copping received a 155 fine after admitting to causing unnecessary suffering to 13 pigs. Prosecutors cited damning photographs from his pig farm likening conditions to a concentration camp.
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