UN Assembly Faces Crisis of Confidence
As the United Nations General Assembly opens its 22nd session in New York it confronts a crisis of confidence over its ability to handle the Middle East war aftermath. The question arises whether the body can effectively address global problems or is merely a glorified debating society.
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Africa
Middle East
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Vietnam
Nicaragua Battles Guerrillas Near Matagalpa Amidst Global Debates
Castroite guerrillas backed by Radio Havana clash with Somoza regime as the National Guard backed by U.S. training fights to repel up to 50 insurgents. Casualties mount, with at least 15 guerrillas killed and several Nicaraguans among the dead. Somoza rejects war with Cuba and intervention by OLAS, while UN debates shift from bloc politics to disarmament and colonial issues amid Middle East concerns.
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Havana
Anastasio “Tacho” Somoza
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Matagalpa
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Communist Front
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Cuba
Radio Havana
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Front
Carlos Fonseca Amador
Maximum Miss In Miniskirt campaign for New York lottery
A publicity firm hires attractive candidates to promote the state lottery in New York City. On Official Lottery Day at City Hall the campaign begins with a mayoral proclamation and a parade of girls in convertibles touring parts of the city. Revenues aim to fund education.
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Citizen in Garage Bomb of IRS Anger in Oxnard
Raymond R. Scott, 51, locked in the garage of his service station in Oxnard after the IRS filed a lien for 797.73 in Social Security and withholding taxes for late 1966. His family feeds him through a window as he demands an IRS investigation. He claims the move is a deliberate set up. No government comment was available.
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U.S. Internal Revenue Service
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Aso
Internal Revenue Service
French Stage Monster Feast Draws 42000 To Paris Market
In Paris 42 000 residents crowded Les Halles for the world’s biggest fish feast. Tables overflowed with sardines trout sole cod and oysters as 10 tons of fish 300 000 oysters and large wine quantities were consumed. Robert Conti said the event aimed to reacquaint Frenchmen with fish tastes.
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Les Halles
Robert Conti
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Great Barrier Reef Extends Along Australia Coast
The Great Barrier Reef extends along the coast of Australia, highlighting its vast reach along the continental shoreline and its role as a major marine as well as ecological landmark.
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Great Barrier Reef
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