Blackout on UAW Chrysler talks amid strike deadline
DETROIT AP Negotiators synchronized a news blackout during bargaining between the United Auto Workers and Chrysler Corp as a possible Wednesday strike looms. UAW President Walter Reuther and Chrysler VP John Leary urged cautious progress to avoid a walkout by some 80 000 workers before the 10 AM Wednesday deadline.
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Highways Toll May Be Record This Labor Day Weekend
The Associated Press reports the early Labor Day weekend death toll rising sharply with officials calling it the worst start of a Labor Day period. Through 19 hours of the 78 hour window, fatalities surpassed last year’s 557 mark, though the count may change as totals grow.
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Traffic and water deaths tally 175 this weekend
At 10 pm EST Saturday the count stood at 166 traffic fatalities plus 3 boating deaths and 6 drowning deaths, totaling 175 across the region.
Holiday traffic warning cites high death toll risk
Officials warned the first 24 hours of the holiday period would be most hazardous due to drivers rushing to travel. Roads were dry nationwide and pleasant weather encouraged trips, with authorities estimating traffic accidents could claim 490 to 590 lives during the weekend.
Public Funeral Ends Hero Yorks War Career
Thousands gathered in PALL MALL Tennessee to bid farewell to Sgt Alvin C York hero of World War I. Notables including Gen Matthew Ridgway Tennessee Governor Frank Clement and Prentice Cooper attended as hymns filled the crowded church and 21 gun salutes echoed at Wolf River Cemetery where York was laid to rest.
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Cow Causes Trio of Crashes on US 23 Near Portsmouth
In Portsmouth Ohio a cow wandered onto US 23 three miles north of town and was struck dead by a passing car that fled. Two subsequent vehicles struck the carcass, causing damage but no injuries. The Highway Patrol reported the sequence as three accidents tied to the same cow.
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Scientists Work To Rescue OGO Space Satellite
Cape Kennedy Florida AP reports scientists at Goddard Space Flight Center plan to reassess OGO the Orbiting Geophysical Observatory after an apparent failure. The dragonfly shaped satellite orbiting between 175 miles and 92 721 miles above Earth had its instruments shut down to conserve fuel as teams attempt a revival. Dr George Cleghorn expressed cautious optimism that another fix may restore operations, following prior recoveries of Nimubus Weather and Relay 1.
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Typhoon Ruby devastates Hong Kong amid heavy casualties
Typhoon Ruby struck Hong Kong with 160 mile per hour winds killing at least 15, leaving 35 missing and 26 injured. The ship Dorar sank with 27 on board as 20 plus vessels tore moorings. Flooding and landslides displaced tens of thousands of refugees and tore through crowded districts.
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Panama
Greece seeks urgent UN session on Greek Turkish tensions
Greece asks the UN Security Council for an urgent meeting before September 16 to address deteriorating Greek Turkish relations. Ambassador Bitsios cites illegal Turkish actions against Greeks in Turkey and warns of further moves as the 1930 treaty expires. Prime Minister Papandreou denounces Turkey as an incendiary threat to peace and calls NATO to support Greece if attacked.
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Inonu
Makarios
Atlantic Alliance
Denby Dale Pie Giant Stuns Village With Largest Bake
In Denby Dale England AP report the village celebrates the largest pie ever baked a 18 by 6 by 18 inch steel dish 18 feet long 6 feet wide pies 30 000 portions sold crowds of 40 000 to 50 000 watch a parade blessing and songs. The event marks royal births of 1964 and aims to sail the dish across the English Channel after a festival that included risks and sabotage fears.
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Denby Dale
England
Hector Buckley
Mittee
Denby
Clayton West
English Channel
Man Shot In Philadelphia Rioting Dies
Robert Green, 21, the only person shot by police during last weekend’s riot in North Philadelphia, died at St Luke’s and Children’s Medical Center. Autopsy cites gunshot wound to abdomen. Green was shot by Patrolman James Miller after allegedly drawing a seven inch knife during a police pursuit.
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Chuckle: Charge accounts curb a husband’s independence
A lighthearted quip notes that a charge account helps a woman maintain some control as a husband grows more independent.
Johnson hints draft costs and nuclear strides push policy
President Johnson said ending the draft quickly could cost several billions but may occur next year. He outlined military and nuclear gains, including a two reactor carrier plant, Polaris missiles with the Daniel Webster patrol, and planned Viet Nam talks with Taylor and Lodge to support free progress against subversion.
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Goldwater vows automatic income tax cuts if elected
Barry Goldwater told a Labor Day crowd in Lockport that if he becomes president he would ask Congress to enact automatic, annual income tax cuts free of political manipulation. He tied the pledge to reducing federal spending and criticized compulsory arbitration. He urged rapid budget trimming and linked tax relief to investment growth.
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