Editorial warns of consequences if levy fails in Middle town
An editorial argues a 7.49-mill Middle town school levy must pass on Nov. 8 to avoid deep budget cuts. It details potential losses: 55 teachers, kindergarten, music, art, special classes, buses for high school, athletic programs, libraries, and counselor staff, plus larger class sizes and reduced student support. The piece urges a positive vote, noting a no vote would threaten the district's future and quality of education.
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Middletown
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Queen Visits Aberfan in Silent Tour After Tragedy
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited Aberfan Wales amid the aftermath of the Oct 21 disaster. Diggers recovered 147 bodies, many children, as 81 pupils were buried in mass graves. The royal party offered sympathy, spoke with mourners, and observed a silent, somber scene.
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Aberfan
Wales
Elizabeth II
Prince Philip
Jim Williams
Pantglas
Philip
Hillside
May Road
Bride Not Restraining Birch, Judge Rules Custody Battle
Dist. Judge H Grffin ruled A Otis Birch 95 deaf and nearly blind was not being restrained by his bride Pearl Choate Birch four days after their marriage. An attorney for Birch’s niece said he would appeal and consider a habeas corpus petition in federal court at Abilene. Birch testified he would not return to California and identified their Breckenridge residence as his location.
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H. Griffin
A. Otis Birch
Pearl Choate Birch
Martha Tulleys
Birch
Federal District Court
Abilene
Tex
California
South Pasadena
Backbreaking Humour Sparks Neighborly Banter
A man with a sore back jokes that his wife loves gardening and would prefer he spent time tending plants, prompting a sympathetic neighbor to share a light moment amid the exchange.
Johnson sees Malaysia as future hope for Asia policy
President Johnson praised Malaysia for a free prosperous countryside and cited its counterinsurgency victory as a model for Vietnam. He toured Subang airport receiving royal and political welcome and faced police guard for anti American protests. The 21 hour visit aims to boost U S prestige amid Malaysia stand against communist influence.
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Malaysia
Johnson
Malaya
Viet Nam
Subang National
Ismail Nasiruddin
Abdul Rahman
Asia
Far East
U.S
Koreans May Send More Men To Vietnam
President Johnson and President Park may discuss sending additional South Korean troops to Vietnam during their Manila meeting. Reports say Park asked Gen Westmoreland if more troops were needed, despite Park’s Manila statement that no new Korean units would be sent.
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South Korea
Johnson
Chung Hee Park
Viet Nam
Park
Manila
Park-Johnson
William C. Westmoreland
South Viet Nam
France May Pay UN Debt
Diplomats at the United Nations predicted France would soon make a large voluntary contribution to reduce the peacekeeping deficit caused by nonpayment of disputed General Assembly assessments. The expected amount was around 17 million dollars, with the overall deficit estimated between 30 and 50 million.
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United Nations, N.Y
United Nations
France
U.N
General Assembly
Germany to seek higher taxes to fund arm purchases
Bonn faced a hung parliament as Chancellor Ludwig Erhard's minority government called for higher levies on tobacco liquor gasoline and other oil products with possible big firm taxes. CDU leaders Barzel and Erhard seek support to pass the measures and keep promises to buy arms in the United States as Erhard nears 70.
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Bonn
Germany
Ludwig Erhard
Wall
West Germany
United States
Fair and cool weather forecast continues this weekend
The weatherman expects a fair day with continued cool conditions today and tonight. High around 50. Monday will be partly cloudy and not as cool.
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