Churchill's Majestic Funeral at St Pauls Cathedral
Britain and world leaders gathered for Sir Winston Churchill's funeral at St Pauls Cathedral. Dignitaries from 113 nations attended as cannons boomed and the Great Tom bell tolled, with Queen Elizabeth II, Archbishop Michael Ramsey, and trumpeters from the household cavalry present.
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Christopher Wren
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Big Ben
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St. Paul's
Queen Elizabeth II
Canterbury
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Jesus Christ
God Save
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Tower of London
Tower Pier
River Thames
Crowds gather through night for Churchill funeral in London
Thousands braved winter weather to pay homage to Sir Winston Churchill as crowds lined the Westminster Hall to St. Pauls route. Youths, veterans, and international visitors waited in cold with a solemn, commemorative mood before the funeral doors opened.
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Sir Winston Churchill
Statesman
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Annie Birkett
Freddie Brampton
Churchill
Harrow
Northwest Floods Strain Oregon Communities Across Region
Northwest floodwaters swamped rivers and damaged structures from La Grande to Milton Freewater. Union County Civil Defense reported many homes underwater as 200 families evacuated statewide. Dam failures and washed-out rail lines disrupted travel while cold weather gripped the north.
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Earle C. Misener
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Mark Hatfield
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Buddhists Rise After Coup Role in Saigon Politics
In Saigon South Vietnam Buddhist leaders, led by Thich Tri Quang, push for US noninterference after playing a key role in removing Premier Tran Van Huong. They warn future governments may face militant pressure if their demands are not met. US officials fear continued activism in politics.
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Thich Tri Quang
Viet Nam
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Tri Quang
Saigon
Tran van Huong
Huong
New Orleans Dockworkers Back Contract End to Strike
New Orleans dockworkers in the AFL-CIO International Longshoremen's Association voted overwhelmingly to approve a new contract, signaling a possible end to the costly strike early next week. The two major local unions backed the agreement in a Friday vote.
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Afl-Cio International Longshoremen’s Association
First Storm in House Over Johnson School Aid Bill
Washington AP reports the first clashes over President Johnsons 1.25 billion school aid bill as a House subcommittee hearing faces partisan dispute. Edgar Fuller of the Council of Chief State School Officers cites concerns over parochial textbook grants and private center funding while noting broad support for the 1 billion plan to improve services in low income areas. Representative Brademas questions Fullers authority and integrity of a pre questionnaire commentary.
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Con
Gress
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John Brademas
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Academy Cheating Ring Tops Ninety Three Cadets Resign
At the Air Force Academy in Colorado 28 more cadets resigned Friday, lifting total resignations to 93 amid a widening cheating scandal. The probe is expected to run at least through February 10, with officials suggesting up to 100 cadets could be involved, including about 30 varsity football players.
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Eugene M. Zuckert
Wilson and De Gaulle Agree To Paris Talks After Churchill Farewell
Prime Minister Harold Wilson and President Charles de Gaulle agreed to a future meeting in Paris after a 50 minute talk at the French Embassy during Churchill's funeral events. They expect a late February or early March summit to ease tensions over Europe from US influence to Common Market issues.
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Harold Wilson
Charles de Gaulle
Winston Churchill
Paris
Wilson
de Gaulle
Churchill
Europe
U.S
France
Chuckle: Women’s styles mix change with consistent designs
A light feature notes how women’s fashion shifts in trends yet maintains core design elements. The piece highlights evolving silhouettes and fabrics while praising enduring style motifs rooted in tradition.
Monarchs and world leaders attend Churchill funeral
London AP reports six monarchs and many foreign statesmen attend Sir Winston Churchill’s funeral. Attendees include King Frederik of Denmark with PM Krag, King Olav of Norway and PM Gerhardsen, King Baudouin of Belgium with Spaak, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands with Bernhard and Luns, and leaders from France to Japan.
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Winston Churchill
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Denmark
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King Olav
Norway
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King Baudouin
Belgium
Paul-Henri Spaak
Juliana
Netherlands
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Joseph Luns
Constantine
Greece
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Jean
Luxembourg
Rusk Skips Churchill Funeral On Doctor’s Orders
The United States Secretary of State Dean Rusk will not attend Sir Winston Churchill’s funeral at St. Paul’s Cathedral due to illness. He has a cold and fever and will return to Washington on the American party plane later today.
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