First Lady Sees Poverty Fight Start in Pennsylvanias Coal Region
Mrs. Johnson toured Wilkes Barre Scranton and Wilkes College in a poverty outreach, calling the area the first battlefield of the war on poverty. She noted unemployment from coal downturn and mine automation, praised community efforts, and urged bipartisan resolve to aid residents.
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London B. Johnson
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Scranton
Scranton-Wilkes. Barre
Janice Erickson
Clarks Summit
Wilkes College
Washington
Pennsylvania
Cardinal Jullien Dies in Rome at 81
Cardinal Andre Jullien, 81, French member of the Roman Curia and dean of the Sacred Roman Rota, died in Rome after leukemia. His death reduces the Sacred College to 79 members and follows the death of Cardinal Valeri last July.
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Roman Curia
Cardinal Jullien
Sacred College
College of Cardinals
Paul VI
Valerio Cardinal Valeri
Congregation of Religious
Princess Asharaf Pahlevi Visits Bangkok for Four Day Stay
Bangkok reports that Princess Asharaf Pahlevi sister of Iran's Shah arrived as a guest of Thailand's royalty for a four day visit.
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Bangkok
Asharaf Pahlevi
Shah of
Iran
Thailand
What They Mean The Smoking Diseases Glossary
A December AP glossary outlines diseases linked to smoking. It lists lung cancers including epidermoid and undifferentiated types, cancers of the oral cavity, throat, and bladder, plus emphysema, peptic ulcers, Buerger's disease, toxic amblyopia, and bronchitis. It notes smoking’s role in respiratory irritation and cilia impairment.
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Washington
Mallory Returns to Union County Jail From Ohio
Mrs Willie Mae Mallory, a 35 year old Black woman, was extradited from Ohio after more than two years of legal battle. She is charged with kidnapping a white couple during an August 1960 race riot in Monroe North Carolina. Sheriff's deputies transported her from Cleveland to Union County jail amid supporters and demonstrators.
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Willie Mae Mallory
Ohio
Union County
Monroe
D. Griffin
Cleveland
Smoking linked to higher health risks, report says
Terry told reporters the report offers the most comprehensive analysis on smoking and health and urges against smoking due to a clear association with lung cancer. A Tobacco Institute spokesman said the institute is reviewing the report and will announce findings after the initial review.
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Tobacco Institute
New Name For Jaycees Urged
A report urges the Jaycees to adopt a new name as officials say the organization is treated like a youth version of the US chamber of commerce by the press. The discussion highlights branding and public perception.
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Jaycees
Chamber of Commerce
Giselle Mackenzie Undergoes Foot Surgery in LA
Los Angeles singer Giselle Mackenzie underwent minor foot surgery at a local hospital. She is expected to remain hospitalized for about a week.
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Los Angeles
Giselle MacKenzie
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