McNamara to head World Bank after leaving defense post
Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara resigns to become president of the World Bank at $40,000 a year. His selection by the bank’s directors in Washington follows President Johnson’s approval and succeeds George D. Woods. McNamara, 51, may assume duties next year as Woods’ term ends.
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Woods
McNamara Resignation Sparks Vietnam Policy Speculation
Rumors swirl over Robert McNamara stepping down as defense secretary to head the World Bank. Analysts debate impact on Vietnam strategy and the 1968 election, noting potential shifts in bombing policy and the urgency of a new policy team.
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Barkelew to Merge With Square D Co
Square D Co announced its plan to acquire Barkelew Electric Manufacturing Co of Middletown in a pooling of interest. Barkelew, started in 1904, employs about 240 people and faces relocation by 1969 due to Miami Avenue extension. Square D, with 12,000 employees and 26 facilities worldwide, expects to expand its industrial switch line and markets through the deal.
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Barkelew Electric Manufacturing Co
Middletown
L. G. Maechtlen
Square D
Charles W. Denny
Barkeley
Maechtlen
Park Ridge
Ill
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Hook Field
Charles S. Barkelew
C. Wampler Denny
Wall Street
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Mexico
Canada
Great Britain
Australia
Italy
Detroit
Detroit Fuse & Manufacturing Co
Tension Grows As Turk Navy Lurks Off Cyprus
Turkish warships circled off the Cyprus coast for two hours then vanished in fog amid Greek Turkish talks in Athens. U.N observers sighted six to eight ships within Cyprus waters near Kyrenia while Cyprus and Greek officials warned of a possible invasion as US envoy Cyrus Vance rushed to Athens with the latest proposals.
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Greece
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Kyrenia
Mersin
U.N
Cyprus Navy
U.S
Cyrus Vance
Makarios
Foreast for Southwest Ohio Turns Cold With Record Low
The forecast for Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley predicts fair skies tonight and a low in the 20s. Wednesday remains partly cloudy and cold. Yesterday’s high reached a record 36 degrees with a 20 degree low.
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Miami Valley
FAA clears Cincinnati airport runway after crash inquiry
FAA administrator William F. McKee said no basis to close the north south runway without new findings. Governor Rhodes urged a temporary closure during an expert airport investigation amid the Nov 20 TWA crash that killed 69 of 82 aboard. McKee affirmed runway and approach facilities meet standards as NTSB field work proceeds. Congressmen Taft Jr Clancy Snyder to brief FAA in Washington. Investigators now focus on possible pilot error in the Nov 8 1965 American Airlines crash.
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FAA
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
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National Transportation Safety Board
Robert Taft Jr
Donald D. Clancy
M. Gene Snyder
Kentucky
Washington
American Airlines
Malaysia Declares Limited Martial Law Over Riots
The Malaysian government imposes limited martial law in Kedah and parts of Perak to curb racial clashes after five days of riots arson and looting from Penang to the mainland. Toll rises to 17 dead and 196 injured with police and military deployed to restore order.
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