Bennet Cerf dies at 73 publisher of Random House
Bennet Cerf a cofounder of Random House and famed pun loving panelist on Whats My Line died at his Westchester home after collapsing late Friday night. He was 73 and had recently left Northern Westchester Hospital. His career spanned four decades guiding a prestige list of authors and he gained fame from lectures columns humor anthologies and television appearances. Born May 25 1898 in New York City Cerf was a Columbia College graduate and editor of The Jester before serving in World War I and completing his A B.
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Governor Smith defends wage freeze exemption amid SEC probe
Gov Preston Smith says he plans to seek another term despite criticisms over exempting teachers from wage price freezes and a stock probe. He dismisses the stock matter as politics and notes Nixon Connally would not carry Texas. Colombo moved to convalesce at a son’s home after a shooting.
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Seasonal price and wage relief for certain businesses
The Cost of Living Council ruled that car dealers, resort owners, and farm hand employers may raise prices or wages to the peak 1971 seasonal level. Dealers can raise new model prices above the 1971 level on Aug 14 but cannot exceed the highest 1971 price for 1972 models. Other economic developments noted elsewhere.
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Danish plane crash near Copenhagen leaves at least 12 dead
An Hungarian airliner ditched and disintegrated in Ishbjorn water near Copenhagen killing at least 12 of 34 aboard. Three survivors were rescued. 19 listed as missing. Rescue teams faced an oil slick hindering attempts to reach the submerged wreckage.
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Four Pribyla Siblings Return to Texas Tech Campus
The Pribyla family of Tarzan sends four daughters back to Texas Tech University as part of a clan of seven children pursuing college. Carol 22 majors English, Mary 21 Home Economics, Virginia 19 journalism, Rita 18 entering child development. Ken, a son, recently graduated and serves in the Air Force. The trio stay in high school while another son and daughter remain learners. All four worked at Tech this summer through the College Word-Study Program.
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Mosquito Breeding Areas Rise in Lubbock
Increasing standing water after recent rains boosts the mosquito population in Lubbock. Dr. David Cowgill of the City-County Health Department says spraying is underway to curb numbers before peak maturity later this week. Directors report more complaints and traps show rising activity of Aedes vexans and Culex tarsalis.
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Texas Legislature Sets Broad Traffic and Election Law Changes
United Press International reports sweeping changes from the 62nd Legislature go into effect this week affecting most Texans. A new rules of the road statute creates a homicide by vehicle offense with fines up to 2000 dollars and up to one year in jail.
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South Vietnam Holds First National Assembly Vote Since 1967
Blaring sirens announced the start of voting in Saigon and other metros for South Vietnam's first National Assembly election since 1967. Early turnout was light with sunny weather forecast to help. A firebomb damaged a Nationalist Chinese Embassy truck outside a USAID compound Saturday night but caused no injuries.
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Storm Donna Doria disrupts coast into Maine and Canada
Tropical Storm Donna moved along the northeast coast from New Jersey to Maine causing property damage and flash flooding while Doria weakened to a non tropical storm near Canada. Power outages affected scattered areas as crews warned small craft to seek safe harbor and ships rode out the storm along the Portland waterfront.
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Prayer Message for Day's End Blessing
A reader offers a devotional prayer asking for day’s end assurance that they are blessed. The text emphasizes kneeling prayer as a source of comfort and closeness to God.
Adriatic Ferry Tragedy Kills and Disperses Passengers
A massive fire and gas explosion aboard the Heleanna, the largest ferry in the world, drove over 1,000 people overboard near Brindisi Italy. Death toll ranges from 70 to 95 with 34 bodies recovered and 37 missing per authorities. 1,086 rescued and 330 hospitalized. The ship departed Patras via Corfu for Ancona when the crisis hit, captain Dimitrios Antipas among the last to abandon ship. Survivors described chaos as flames spread and lifeboats were not deployed.
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