Shaheen resigns as San Francisco schools chief amid desegregation woes
Dr. Thomas A. Shaheen resigns as superintendent under board pressure after leading the first massive busing to integrate San Francisco schools. He foresees rocky days for desegregation and says his stance drew opposition from mayor and parent groups while the board agreed to a 56000 severance on a 42000 annual contract.
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Pickpocket steals veteran's wallet at Legion convention
John J. Wicker, 78, a World War I veteran and former national commander of the American Legion, arrived from Richmond, Virginia for the Legion convention and was robbed by a pickpocket who took $100 in cash, some travellers' checks, and the first Legion card ever issued after stepping from a bus near O'Hare Airport.
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Wicker Founding Legion Card Irreplaceable Says Wife
Mrs. Wicker said her husband was a founder of the Legion and carried card No 1 of Post No 1. She noted Wicker is the only surviving founder and the card is irreplaceable, but she and her husband harbor no hard feelings about Chicago and praised the city’s people.
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Graham Plans World Congress on Evangelism 1974
Evangelist Billy Graham announced a Second World Congress on Evangelism to bring church leaders from around the globe. The worldwide meeting is planned for 1974 at an unnamed site yet to be chosen.
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Irish Bombs Bring Death Toll To 535
Belfast dispatch reports a car bomb near Enniskillen killed two Ulster Defense Regiment militiamen and wounded soldiers, amid broader riots. A gunfire toll included two bullet-riddled civilian deaths and multiple injuries as violence surged across Northern Ireland. Police and army described a lethal riot environment with warning shots and outnumbered patrols.
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Bookmobile schedules visits to Auxvasse and Sturgeon
The Daniel Boone Regional Library Bookmobile will visit Auxvasse on September 1 from 2 15 to 3 p m and will stop in Sturgeon on September 2 from 9 a m to noon, offering library services during those windows.
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China Bars Bangladesh From UN Membership Veto Blocks Entry
United Nations veto by China blocks Bangladesh from immediate UN membership. Bangladesh planned to push at the General Assembly in September for broad support to reconsider the vetoed admission, amid backing from India Yugoslavia Britain and the Soviet Union.
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New Section of I-55 To Be Dedicated
Jefferson City Mo AP A 6 mile segment of Interstate 55 in southeast Missouri will be dedicated next Wednesday at Perryville. The new divided highway runs 205 miles from St Louis to near the Arkansas line and will include speeches by Gov Warren E Hearnes. The project is the largest continuous interstate under construction in the nation. Also Missouri will ease wide load rules for two weeks to move 12 foot wide mobile homes to Pennsylvania for hurricane Agnes relief with escorted movement at night.
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Tracy Urges Speed Boost as Shell Breaks Loose
Tracy proclaims that increasing speed will cause the shell to break free, signaling a bold move or metaphorical breakout. The remark frames a high stakes push toward faster progression or dramatic release.
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Monday TV Listings Highlight Rockwell Munich Gunsmoke Night
Local schedule shows Norman Rockwell feature at 6 on Channel 11 detailing his life through 300 paintings. Olympic coverage runs 7 hours starting 7 on Channels 2 3 and 17 with strands including Gunsmoke at 7 on multiple channels. Baseball Sox vs Red Sox pregame at 7 and game at 7:15 on select channels. Special operetta The Old Maid and the Thief airs 7. Book Beat at 8:30 on 9 discusses The Late John Marquand. Sesame Street and guest appearances noted.
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