One Year Later Kerner Findings Show Racial Split Widens
The Urban America and Urban Coalition follow up to the Kerner report finds blacks and whites drifting farther apart. It notes lingering segregation in cities, inadequate resources, and uneven progress in reducing riots while praising the police and military for a more controlled response.
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Apollo 9 Launch Delayed To Monday At Cape Canaveral
Apollo 9 launch postponed from Friday to Monday due to colds among astronauts McDivitt Scott Schweickart. The 10 day earth orbit mission now targets 11 a.m. EST Monday after medical review in Cape Kennedy.
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Nixon visit in West Berlin reinforces pledge to keep Berlin free
President Nixon toured West Berlin with 6 000 workers cheering his vow that the United States will stand with Berlin in defense of freedom. Police arrested about 22 after a small clash with 200 300 protesters near the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church as Nixon urged unity against division.
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Bank Rates Rise One Percent in Britain
LONDON AP reports the British bank rate increased today by one percentage point to eight percent, the first change from seven percent since September 19 of last year. The move signals tighter monetary policy as authorities adjust to economic conditions.
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Ohio schools face funding needs and potential financing change
In a 5 part series, the piece argues future educational needs require more money and a possible shift in financing methods. The report previews the forthcoming page 3 story.
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Nixon taps Morton as new GOP Chairman
President Nixon recommends Rep. Rogers C. B. Morton of Maryland to succeed Ray Bliss as the Republican Party chairman. The move comes as Bliss resigns from the post.
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Red Drive Against Saigon Bases
The article reports a new enemy offensive against Saigon easing but noted continuing Viet Cong and North Vietnamese rocket and mortar attacks on about 50 towns and bases. Analysts expect a second phase aimed at the capital and population centers within ten days, targeting pacified villages as U.S. and ARVN forces defend cities.
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Middletown Area Forecast Fair Weather Into Weekend
The Middletown forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and partly cloudy Friday with little temperature change Saturday. Highs Friday in the upper 30s to low 40s, lows tonight near the mid 20s. Yesterday's high 36, this morning's low 24.
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American Airlines Grounded by Transport Workers Strike
American Airlines suspended all flight operations after 15 000 mechanics and service workers walked out in a wart labor dispute. The strike affected 52 cities nationwide as pay demand and pension improvements were at issue. Pickets appeared at Kennedy Airport terminals shortly after midnight as negotiations continued in Washington.
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GM recalls 4.9 million GM vehicles for exhaust fumes risk
GM announces the largest auto recall in history involving 4.9 million cars and trucks over exhaust seepage risks after four deaths from asphyxiation. Investigations cite damaged exhausts in Impalas and 30 complaints of dizziness with two lawsuits.
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Allon Named Acting Israeli Leader After Eshkol Death
Deputy Premier Yigal Allon appointed to head the Israeli government following Levi Eshkol's death. He will stay in office until elections in November.
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