Laborite critic of royal family targets Princess Margaret
London reports William Hamilton a Scottish Labour MP for West Fife who has long pressed to trim royal expenses and modernize the monarchy. He says he supports the institution but opposes royal spending and questions the monarchy's public cost while urging answerable, better staffed royal offices. Princess Margaret remains a frequent focus of his criticism.
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Chubby Checker Sues Record Company for 500000
Philadelphia report states singer Chubby Checker known as Ernest Evans filed a $500000 suit against Cameo Parkway Records claiming the firm failed to record the eight contracts minimum in 1965. He seeks $30000 for three months 270000 in royalties and 250000 in damages.
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Northeast Louisiana and Delta Weather Forecast Summary
Northeast Louisiana forecast calls for generally fair and warmer days with highs in the 40s to mid 70s and variable winds. Louisiana Delta forecast expects fair, slightly warmer days with highs in the 60s and lows 32 to 38, with a Friday outlook partly cloudy and mild. Drying conditions are good with no precipitation through Thursday and sunshine near 100 percent.
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Kennedy family to spend Christmas in New York then Sun Valley
Jacqueline Kennedy and her children will spend Christmas in the New York area before flying to Sun Valley Idaho for a Kennedy family ski holiday. Pamela Turnure said Mrs Kennedy will likely depart for Sun Valley on December 26.
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LSU honors Monroe student in new Delta initiates
James R. Edgar of Monroe is among 12 new initiates of the Louisiana Beta chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta at LSU. Edgar, a Ouachita Parish High School graduate and LSU junior, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex R. Edgar, Route 3, Monroe. Patrolman Tommy Stroud of the West Monroe police returns to duty after weeks recovering from serious injuries in an accident. Mrs. Rae Landrum of Monroe Chamber of Commerce preps Christmas decorations for the chamber office, including a counter ornament and a metallic Christmas tree.
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Big Three Oppose Economic Boycott of South Africa
At the U.N. United States Britain and France blocked moves for an economic boycott of South Africa. A special political committee condemned apartheid as a threat to international peace in a 78 to 1 vote with 16 abstentions. Portugal voted no. South Africa boycotted. The U.S. argued peace is not threatened and said it would not back sanctions. only the Security Council can mandate such penalties, which it has refused before.
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Soviets Protest U.S. Viet Nam Policy in Moscow
In Moscow several small groups of Russians tried to deliver petitions to the U.S. Embassy protesting American policy in Viet Nam but were turned away as the embassy was closed on Wednesday afternoon. A consular officer advised returning Thursday. A few youths with signs faced Soviet police, who told them to leave.
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Hoopeston Reinstates Dog Catcher After Police Threat
Hoopeston Illinois with 7,200 residents will resume a dog catcher and keep its seven man police force after threats to resign. Police Chief Orville Kaag notes dogs were left unchecked for eight months, leading to city pressure for enforcement.
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City council appoints dog catcher after ultimatum
The police department faced a clash over dog handling and uniform cleaning. After a mayoral ultimatum, the city council voted Tuesday night to appoint a dog catcher to resolve the dispute and run the program.
Moore Calls Special Session in North Carolina
Governor Dan K. Moore calls a special session of the North Carolina legislature in Raleigh to address urgent state issues. Lawmakers convene to tackle budget and policy measures amid mounting pressure from constituents and party leaders.
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Legislature to address realignment of districts
The session set for January 10 will tackle realignment of the General Assembly and the state's 11 congressional districts under a federal court order. This move aims to redraw boundaries to comply with court directives and stabilize district representation.
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