Today In History highlights Alamo fall and Vietnam quote
On this date in 1808 the Alamo siege began in Texas during a Mexican crisis that started six months earlier. One year later President Johnson declared there is not and there will not be a mindless escalation of the Vietnam war.
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Fluoride Lowers Radiation Toll Claims By Russians
Russians claim fluoride lowers radiation toll and partially protects a man from harmful exposure. The report notes lower perceived risk and cites researchers without detailing methods or full data.
AP Courts Bid to Overturn Walker Libel Judgment
The Associated Press asks the Supreme Court to reverse a 500000 libel award to former Maj. Gen. Edwin A Walker, arguing the verdict would chill free speech and a free press on major public issues. It cites a purported eyewitness account deemed fabricated and seeks application of the 1964 New York Times standard to this case.
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Suzy Dewey Dies After Leukemia Struggle in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Suzy Dewey, year old daughter of Mrs. George Dewey, died after an eighteen month battle with leukemia. Thousands sent cards and gifts, including Frank Sinatra. a prankster tried to exploit the family with a fraudulent Disneyland trip offer, but Suzy enjoyed a brief happy time at Disneyland meeting cartoon characters and riding Dumbo.
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Literacy rate in Turkey climbs since 1960 census
ISTANBUL AP report says literacy in Turkey reached .1 percent, up 86 percent since 1960, according to the State Statistics Institute based on the 1965 census.
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