De Gaulle, French Leader, Dies at 79 in Colombe y Home
Paris reports Charles de Gaulle died Monday night at his Colombey les Deux Eglises residence. He led Free French forces in World War II, founded the Fifth Republic in 1958, and resigned to retirement in 1969. He was born November 22 and would have turned 80. His wife Yvonne was with him. A state funeral was discussed, but he requested burial in his family plot without ceremony.
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De Gaulle Remembered for Courage and Country Love
Charles de Gaulle, a tall haughty yet loyal leader, inspired both ire and devotion. His life included brave encounters such as directing his wife’s safety during an assassination attempt and steering France through a turbulent era until his fall from power and lasting impact on national prestige.
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Underground press nears five million readers study says
AP reports Robert J. Glessing of Canada College finds the underground press of America: over 450 titles, circulation nearing five million with readership claimed up to 30 million. The movement cites youth revolt against war and injustice, cheap printing, and radical content.
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Weather outlook for tonight and Wednesday
Cloudy skies continue tonight and Wednesday with lows in the 40s and highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Yesterday's high reached 65, and this morning's low was 52.
Ark Royal Collides With Soviet Destroyer in Med
The Ark Royal collided with a Kotlin class Soviet destroyer east of Malta during British Mediterranean maneuvers. Two Soviet sailors are missing. no casualties aboard the carrier. Ark Royal and Yarmouth rescued several Russian crewmen. The ships resumed patrols after a night flying exercise with precautionary lights observed.
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Oil-eating bacteria target oil slicks developed at Florida State
Florida State University scientists led by Professor Carl Oppenheimer say they have created potent oil gobbling bacteria that self-destruct after consuming slicks. They sourced strains from Boston Harbor Santa Barbara Channel and a Pennsylvania refinery, then enhanced them for faster oil breakdown and potential mass production for aerial deployment.
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Army Generals Return From Soviet Armenia
Maj. Gen. Edward D. Scherrer Brig. Gen. Claude M. McQuarrie Jr and Col. Cevat Denli returned to Turkey from Soviet Armenia with their pilot Maj. James P. Russell. A Turkish colonel accompanied them as they inspected installations near the border. The U S government said the plane wandered across the frontier due to high winds.
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Picture of 300 Tucker inmates foster Georgia Pavlidaki
An 11 year old Greek girl on Crete asks for a photo of her foster parents, the 300 inmates at Tucker Prison Farm Ark. James Dean Walker, assistant chaplain, says gathering everyone is hard and notes Georgia is supported by inmate donations.
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