Desegregation confrontations spread across the South
Desegregation tests move forward in Charlotte Mecklenburg County North Carolina and various Southern communities. Georgia opens most schools with Albany delaying, while Mobile Alabama faces white parent boycotts. Mississippi faces private schooling enrollment estimates and ongoing attendance challenges amid court ordered desegregation. Texas sees federally approved plans amid protests by Latin Americans and remaining unsettled districts.
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Wife of 747 pilot recalls hijack ordeal
Mrs John Priddy, wife of a Pan American World Airways pilot, described the Cairo hijack aboard her husband’s flight from Amsterdam to New York. She recalled the hijacker’s gun and grenade, the crew’s evacuation, and that the incident was “not a very nice experience” she hopes will be the last.
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Rio Grande march recalls 1966 farm worker clash in Texas
A crowd of over 200 Latin Americans marched through New Braunfels to commemorate the 1966 Rio Grande Valley farm workers march. The event recalled John Connally's 1966 confrontation over a state minimum wage law and included dedication of stone markers.
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Preparation H relieves hemorrhoidal itching and swelling
Advertised as an exclusive formula for fast relief of burning itching and inflammation in hemorrhoidal tissues. Claims doctors in major cities reported success and notes Preparation H lubricates protects the surface without stinging, aiding nighttime comfort in ointment and suppository forms.
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Emperor Hirohito urged peace talks before bomb drop
Look magazine reports that Emperor Hirohito pressed his supreme council to seek peace negotiations weeks before the atomic bomb strike. The peace feelers to the Russian ambassador and Moscow Foreign Ministry failed, according to John Toland in an adapted Look piece.
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Tight security Tightens at Research Facilities Nationwide
Defense officials tighten security at universities and industries protecting classified materials amid fears of hostile acts. After the Army Mathematics Center bombing at Wisconsin, Secretary Laird explores moving federal research off campuses and expanding emergency plans nationwide.
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Ice Cream Drops Off Army’s Top 10 Foods List
The Army reports ice cream has fallen from the soldiers’ 10 most wanted foods and drinks. The new order places milk first followed by grilled steak fruits tomatoes apple pie veal steak eggs country style chicken roast beef and hot roast beef sandwiches. Ice cream ranks No 11.
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